2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Technical Service Bulletins

805 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. 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.

• 10242422Aug 21, 2014Brakes, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Steering, Other or unknown. Fluid capacity chart
• 10120254Aug 21, 2014Equipment. Beetle Convertible - 2015 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up, and running.
• 10231110Aug 11, 2014Equipment. 00 14 09 - 2028059 Prepaid PDI Time Units
• 10124473Aug 5, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Prepaid PDI Time Units): Listed in the table within this document are the time units used in the calculation of the Prepaid PDI (PPDI) payment through model year 2015
• 10242682Aug 4, 2014Electrical system. ODIS Service Update
• 10242679Aug 1, 2014Fuel system. Elsa newsletter
• 10241270Jul 30, 2014Equipment. By-Pack At Delivery
• 10120215Jul 30, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery): Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs of the difference between the two and includes info about the MDI cables included in the by-pack
• 10238619Jul 18, 2014Wheels, Suspension. This can be the due to the Encoder Ring being ground down on the wheel bearing hub unit, resulting in a damaged part.
• 10120208Jul 18, 2014Brakes. Tech Tips (ABS/TPMS light is on due to wheel speed sensor fault as a result of the Front Wheel Bearing / Wheel Speed Sensor swapping issue): This document informs of the Damage caused from swapping the speed sensors left to right (or vice versa) during diagnosis.
• 10250695Jul 10, 2014Fuel system. Carefree Maintenance Coverage for Interim Oil Changes for Certain 2009 ? 2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Minnesota Only (US Dealers
• 10241269Jul 10, 2014Equipment. By-Pack At Delivery
• 10239233Jul 10, 2014Fuel system. Because Volkswagen supports the development and use of renewable fuels (such as biodiesel fuel blends), customers with certain 2009-2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine vehicles registered in the State of Minnesota only will receive a communication in July 2014 regarding the use of biodiesel fuel blends in their vehicles.
• 10120214Jul 10, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (By-Pack At Delivery): Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs of the difference
• 10242368Jul 7, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238600Jul 4, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. For the flywheel/flexplate, please be certain the correct shim is installed between it and the crankshaft (reference VWIQ120). When installing a torque converter, press the torque converter hub through the…
• 10120207Jul 4, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. This document also contains advice on the installation of these devices
• 10238026Jul 3, 2014Brakes. Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration (U.S. Only)
• 10238025Jul 3, 2014Brakes. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.
• 10120231Jul 3, 2014Brakes, Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Vibration or Noise When Braking): Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also…
• 10120230Jul 3, 2014Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration): When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: ? Brake pedal pulsation ? Vibration felt in vehicle body ? Steering wheel shakes For brake vibration or pulsation concerns, brake disc machining is allowed between 6 and 12 months or 6,000 and 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the warranty in service date. This document discusses…
• 10241338Jul 2, 2014Engine cooling. Engine Oil Level
• 10241268Jul 2, 2014Equipment. PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing
• 10120238Jul 2, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Engine Oil Level): Technicians may find during PDI that the oil level is below the full mark, but still within the hash marks on the engine oil dip stick. All Volkswagen engines are filled to a specific volume before leaving the factory. This level may vary depending on the testing conditions, but will always be within the allowable specification for engine protection. This document also…
• 10120213Jul 2, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs on the service a vehicle shouold received when it has successfully reached a dealership. ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and…
• 10253477Jun 25, 2014Fuel system. Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
• 10253474Jun 25, 2014Equipment. This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program for all Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Gasoline Engines.
• 10236549Jun 25, 2014Equipment, Fuel system. Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
• 10236548Jun 25, 2014Engine cooling, Equipment. Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
• 10243075Jun 13, 2014Equipment. Maintenance Schedule For USA
• 10243074Jun 13, 2014Equipment. Maintenance Schedule For USA
• 10243073Jun 13, 2014Equipment. Maintenance Schedule For USA
• 10242413Jun 13, 2014Other or unknown, Engine. Maintenance Schedule For USA
• 10242412Jun 13, 2014Engine, Other or unknown. Maintenance Schedule For USA
• 10242411Jun 13, 2014Other or unknown, Engine. Maintenance Schedule For USA
• 10120113Jun 13, 2014Equipment, Engine. 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Maintenance Schedule For USA 2.0TSI Engine. Schedule from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles
• 10120112Jun 13, 2014Equipment, Engine. 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Maintenance Schedule For USA 2.0L TDI Engine. Schedule from 10,000 miles to 130,000 miles
• 10120111Jun 13, 2014Engine, Equipment. 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Maintenance Schedule For USA 1.8T Engine. Schedule from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles
• 10250694Jun 12, 2014Equipment. Roadside Assistance, and Carefree Maintenance
• 10239232Jun 12, 2014Equipment. Vehicle coverage summary
• 10253215Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239592Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10120169Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.
• 10236498Jun 1, 2014Tires. Tire Chain Information
• 10120178Jun 1, 2014Tires, Wheels. 2015 Tire Chain Information: This document informs what tires can still function with chains on them. The document also had a "TIRE CHAIN RESTRICTION DISCLOSURE LETTER"
• 10253473May 6, 2014Equipment. Volkswagen Care Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines
• 10239534Apr 18, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
• 10124340Apr 18, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor. If the odor is noticeable in the vehicle when the engine is not turned on, the cause may be mold and mildew in the passenger compartment, and not be related to the A/C system. All other possible sources of the odor must be investigated before this document can be performed. This document…
• 10122915Apr 13, 2014Engine cooling. This document contains the fault codes to trouble shoot MIL ON, Exhaust Flap Fault issues. The new Generation III TDI engines have an exhaust flap that is welded into the exhaust pipe assembly. If faults for the flap electronics are stored, it is not necessary to replace the complete pipe. Replacement electronics components are available.
• 10239533Mar 27, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor

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