2014 Volkswagen Beetle Technical Service Bulletins

1,327 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. 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.

• 10122989Jun 11, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming, DTCs P0491 and or P2440 stored in the ECM Fault Memory): Current ECM software are causing erroneous faults. This document contains the codes necessary to update the software to diagnose issues
• 10122987Jun 5, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Paint Defect - Water Migration Under the RAPGARD): Water migration under the RAPGARD® can be mistaken as a paint defect when in fact it is only moisture trapped in the clear coat of the paint. This document discusses. - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Inspecting for water migration in areas where RAPGARD was removed. - Examples of water migration after the RAPGARD is removed
• 10150889Jun 4, 2015Engine, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122988Jun 3, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming ECM to Correct Engine Load Calculations): Current ECM programing does not efficiently control engine valve timing causing stumbling and rough idle. The document discusses the procedures for updating the programming. It discusses the codes necessary to service the vehicle, and inquire if the service is under warranty
• 10058566Jun 3, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Volkswagen: information provided regarding the stumbling and rough idle of some vehicles where the current ecm programming is not efficiently controlling engine valve timing. Model 2013-14 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, passat.
• 10152542May 28, 2015Exterior lighting, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Interior lighting, Body…. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122943May 26, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Sunroof or Power Sunshade, Does Not Open/Close or Automatic Operation Does Not Function). This document contains Warranty information for coverage, and informs of methods to to service the issue
• 10144444May 22, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122953May 21, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document refers to a pre check inspection on the quality of a vehicle such as - 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 disposal - RAPGARD, removal…
• 10152541May 19, 2015Exterior lighting, Interior lighting, Back-over prevention (rear camera)…. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10128096May 8, 2015Equipment. This document discusses the fluids necessary for the vehicle to operate. It contains the method to reset the reminder display
• 10128093May 8, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips: Car Net Equipped Vehicles False Outbound Call issues
• 10122957May 8, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Tech Tips: Door Panel Window Switch Bezel Removal
• 10122956May 8, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage.
• 10122947May 6, 2015Steering. Technical Bulletin (Squeaking Noises From Front Of Vehicle): Squeaking/creaking noise from front of vehicle while fully turning steering wheel. The document also gives information on servicing the issue
• 10144443May 5, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122946May 4, 2015Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Rear Disc Brakes, Replacing Rear Brake Pads and Rotors for Squeal): Rear brake pad composition may result in a squeal from the rear braking system. This document contains the fault codes to diagnosis and Warrenty coverage codes for this issue
• 10128094May 1, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips: Car Net Equipped Vehicles False Outbound Call issues
• 10122924Apr 24, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: Car Net Equipped Vehicles-Vehicle Health Report Received by Customer Indicating a Concern, but Cannot Verify any Conditions or DTC?s to Facilitate Diagnosis
• 10128070Apr 22, 2015Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin: This software update has been proactively released to enable functionality of the rain sensing windshield wipers
• 10152540Apr 21, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment, Exterior lighting. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122912Apr 21, 2015Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 92D2 ? Rain Sensor Software): From the factory, coding for the rain/light sensor is incorrect. The rain sensing feature of the windshield wipers is inoperative. The corrective action taken for this issue was to recode the gateway module to enable the rain sensing wiper function
• 10122926Apr 10, 2015Seats. Tech Tips: Side Heated Seat May Take Longer to Heat Up and Potentially be Lower in Temperature
• 10122925Apr 10, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: Vehicle Health Report Received by Customer Indicating a Concern, but Cannot Verify any Conditions or DTC?s to Facilitate Diagnosis
• 10130696Apr 7, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Emissions Service Action: The vehicle?s engine management software has been improved to assure the vehicle?s tailpipe emissions are optimized and operating efficiently.
• 10130697Apr 6, 2015Fuel system, Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION: The vehicle?s engine management software has been improved to assure the vehicle?s tailpipe emissions are optimized and operating efficiently for Volkswagen Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel Engine
• 10122918Apr 6, 2015Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin: This document refers to direction on DTC P2014 Intake Manifold Position Sensor -G336- Replacement, and its fault codes.
• 10122929Apr 3, 2015Suspension, Wheels. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments
• 10122928Apr 3, 2015Steering. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center
• 10144442Apr 2, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list for Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10152539Apr 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment, Interior lighting. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121257Mar 27, 2015Exterior lighting, Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
• 10144689Mar 26, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121267Mar 24, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (DTC P2014 Intake Manifold Position Sensor -G336- Replacement): Direction on proper part replacement when diagnosing fault code P2014 in the ECM
• 10133338Mar 23, 2015Equipment. This service xpress document give information on the various fluids a vehicle can hold, how to check the fluids and when the vehicle should be serviced for maintenance
• 10144690Mar 19, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121274Mar 19, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: A notification that Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery. It also informs that Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation)
• 10121264Mar 19, 2015Brakes. Technical Bulletin: Vibration or Noise When Braking issues are addressed
• 10121259Mar 19, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: UMI Software Update for Bluetooth Concerns ? Voice Prompts stuck in Non-English Language ? Poor Call Clarity on Receiving End ? Various Bluetooth® Connectivity & Paring issues This procedure in the document corrects the concerns by updating the UMI to the latest software
• 10150882Mar 13, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121278Mar 13, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips (Test Plan to Calibrate Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors Will Not Begin notice): Notification that If the test plan to calibrate the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors will not begin, turn off the overhead lights in the shop. The wavelengths of some shop lighting interfere with the sensors during calibration.
• 10121265Mar 12, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
• 10121262Mar 11, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Diagnosing with Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces
• 10121266Mar 5, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: The document refers to diagnosing charging systems for issues
• 10144441Mar 3, 2015Engine. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121210Feb 27, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips: Instrument Cluster Illumination
• 10121208Feb 27, 2015Body and structure. Tech Tips: Front Window Contacts Rear Window Glass, Window Misaligned issue
• 10121184Feb 23, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: This document concerns the sensitivity of the washer solvent level sensor (G33) can be affected by the type, concentration, and the presence of additives in the washer solvent currently in the tank. The operation of the level sensor relies on the composition of the solvent to provide an accurate message on the solvent level. Incorrect concentration and the presence of additives can contaminate…
• 10121192Feb 20, 2015Engine cooling. Tech Tips: Generator Charging Concern Diagnosis Tip - One Way Clutch Pulley Testing
• 10121191Feb 20, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips for No Charging System Voltage issue

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