2020 Volkswagen Atlas Technical Service Bulletins

625 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10189318Mar 18, 2021Fuel system. Customer states MIL-on P0087, P0148 and/or P053F Customer states front suspension noise while driving MFI in cluster warning U0199 Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10189317Mar 16, 2021Fuel system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer states MIL-on P0087, P0148 and/or P053F Customer states wind noise from the side mirror or door area MFI in cluster warning U0199 Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10189308Mar 15, 2021Other or unknown. Information on the location of trailer brake controller connector and adapter harness creation.
• 10189160Mar 12, 2021Equipment. A/C cap leak diagnosis.
• 10189158Mar 12, 2021Electrical system. Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10189159Mar 11, 2021Equipment. Immobilizer Key/Key Remote Adaptation Test Plan, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10189157Mar 10, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10188564Mar 4, 2021Equipment. Customer states MIL-on P0087, P0148 and/or P053F Customer states radio is freezing, rebooting, or blank display. Customer states wind noise from the side mirror or door area MFI in cluster warning U0199 Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10188558Mar 3, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10188563Mar 2, 2021Equipment. Customer states MIL-on P0087, P0148 and/or P053F Customer states radio is freezing, rebooting, or blank display. MFI in cluster warning U0199 Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10188562Mar 2, 2021Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
• 10188559Mar 2, 2021Electrical system. Remote Key Battery replacement. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10188553Mar 1, 2021Fuel system. VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10187574Feb 26, 2021Equipment. MQB KESSY adaptation tip.
• 10187870Feb 25, 2021Fuel system. Customer states MIL-on P0087, P0148 and/or P053F MFI in cluster warning U0199 Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10187581Feb 23, 2021Fuel system. Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10187577Feb 22, 2021Engine cooling. Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
• 10187516Feb 19, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Calibration Mirror(s) information for special tool VAS 6430
• 10187514Feb 19, 2021Engine cooling. Update models and model year applicability.
• 10187519Feb 16, 2021Equipment. Bevel Box Leak
• 10187001Feb 11, 2021Fuel system. Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code No crank, no start Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10186976Feb 10, 2021Engine cooling. Current Engine/Motor Control Module - J623- software causing erroneous fault(s).
• 10186980Feb 9, 2021Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code No crank, no start Customer states no voice output during calls / micro phone inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10186977Feb 9, 2021Steering. Noise resulting from tension between the servo motor unit and the steering gear housing. Update to parts table.
• 10186978Feb 8, 2021Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021
• 10187512Feb 3, 2021Engine cooling. This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year
• 10186979Feb 1, 2021Engine cooling. Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
• 10186583Jan 29, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). Data link diagnostics and tips
• 10186570Jan 29, 2021Equipment. MQB KESSY adaptation tip
• 10186408Jan 29, 2021Equipment. Update model year applicability to existing tip
• 10186589Jan 26, 2021Brakes. A/C requirements, update to title.
• 10186578Jan 25, 2021Equipment. Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
• 10186576Jan 25, 2021Air bags. Update programming for airbag control module. TB updated to update warranty claiming service number.
• 10186592Jan 21, 2021Fuel system, Other or unknown. Customer states MIL-on with P2421 Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states no voice output during calls / micro phone inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10186574Jan 19, 2021Engine cooling. Current ECM software causing erroneous misfire faults.
• 10185653Jan 18, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10185678Jan 14, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P2421 Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states no voice output during calls / micro phone inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10185676Jan 14, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
• 10185661Jan 11, 2021Electrical system, Engine cooling. Current ECM software causing erroneous misfire faults.
• 10185677Jan 4, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P2421 Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states no voice output during calls / micro phone inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10185216Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Updated key ordering protocol
• 10185211Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Rear lid basic settings
• 10185168Dec 18, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Battery Id for testing
• 10185155Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10185219Dec 10, 2020Electrical system, Engine, Seats. Customer states MIL-on with P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P2421 Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states no voice output during calls / micro phone inoperative Customer states seat memory inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel…
• 10185154Dec 10, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10184285Dec 8, 2020Electrical system. Instruction on how to create S/D cards used to update programming on various control modules.
• 10184286Dec 1, 2020Equipment, Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P2421 Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states seat memory inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10184282Dec 1, 2020Equipment. This dealer memo is an informational memo regarding the previous communication we sent out for the OCU3 Replacements. Dealers are still asking questions and we wanted to clarify further. The previous issue was fixed on 11/20/2020.

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