2015 Volkswagen Beetle Technical Service Bulletins

969 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10122625Nov 14, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Electro ? Steering - DTC 01309 008 ?No Communication with -J500-? is Stored in the ABS/ESP Module Only): This document informs If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the directions in this document…
• 10253481Nov 10, 2014Fuel system. Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance Plans Interim AdBlue Refills -? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
• 10243014Nov 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Exterior lighting. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242352Nov 10, 2014Equipment, Exterior lighting, Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. Reminder: Improvements to Technical Information Titles in ElsaPro
• 10236553Nov 10, 2014Fuel system. This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue refills under the Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance plans for Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Diesel Engines.
• 10239416Nov 5, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Front Door Locks Hard to Release
• 10122611Nov 5, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): This document informs of Customers who comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. For concerns of front door lock hard to release from the outside door handle, or the outside handle binds. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for…
• 10238606Oct 31, 2014Electrical system. For communication faults set in various modules indicating loss of, or no communication with the mechatronic, please inspect the barrel connector lock for proper installation. If you find that the connector was not properly secured, inspect the terminals for damage. If no damage is found, reconnect the barrel connector and clear the faults.
• 10121289Oct 31, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (No Mechatronic Communication DTC 01315): For communication faults set in various modules indicating loss of, or no communication with the mechatronic this document informs what is needed If you find that the barrel connector lock was not properly secured.
• 10243020Oct 27, 2014Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Brakes, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242358Oct 27, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241345Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
• 10121619Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This documentation informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications. The production solution to service this issue is that no production change…
• 10241272Oct 21, 2014Equipment. By-Pack At Delivery
• 10253201Oct 20, 2014Electrical system. Car-Net? Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information
• 10239578Oct 20, 2014Equipment. Car-Net? Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information
• 10239379Oct 20, 2014Equipment. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
• 10121609Oct 20, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information): For informational purposes this document informs of Software related fault codes Software operating characteristics Swapping of OCU During PDI, LED does not illuminate issues Unsuccessful Over The Air Registration (OTAR) Does not include the "S" trim for Passat, Jetta, Beetle, and Tiguan.
• 10121575Oct 20, 2014Equipment. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist: This document informs the seller of a vehicle with a checklist to cover the experience of a customer who is interested in purchasing a vehicle
• 10073634Oct 20, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252233Oct 15, 2014Electrical system. TDI Battery Management Software
• 10241273Oct 15, 2014Body and structure. Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint
• 10121623Oct 15, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint): This document informs how to remove paint contaminants such as rail dust and industrial fallout from exterior paint.
• 10121605Oct 15, 2014Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TDI Battery Management Software): The battery can become discharged when the ECM "wakes-up" the CAN bus to do a diagnostic (~9 hours after vehicle shut-off). During that diagnostic time-window, if the door is opened or the ignition is switched ON, the ECM goes into a mode that can continuously wake-up the CAN bus, leading to excessive parasitic draw and a discharged battery while the…
• 10069581Oct 15, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241774Oct 14, 2014Fuel system. Fuel Door (NVLW)
• 10121626Oct 14, 2014Equipment, Fuel system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (55i3 Fuel Door): This update has been proactively released to prevent the fuel door from sticking or being difficult to open
• 10069588Oct 14, 2014Fuel system, Other or unknown. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10057052Oct 14, 2014Fuel system, Other or unknown. Volkswagen: updated information provided regarding difficult to open or sticking the fuel door due to excess material inside. Model 2015 beetle, convertible.
• 10240661Oct 13, 2014Fuel system. Fuel Door
• 10239576Oct 13, 2014Other or unknown. Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages (U.S. Only)
• 10121611Oct 13, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages): This document informs how to service potiential Interruptions and Outages. When beginning diagnosis for customer concerns related to functionality of the Car-Net system, it is important to understand that the symptom(s) may not be related to any problem with the vehicle itself.
• 10121587Oct 13, 2014Fuel system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 55i3 - Fuel Door (NVLW)): This document informs of the Fuel door binding or sticking due to excess material insdie of the fuel door housing. The corrective action taken was to measure, and adjust fuel door as necessary to ensure correct function.
• 10068262Oct 13, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10240839Oct 10, 2014Equipment. please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10121577Oct 8, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil-on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10253198Oct 7, 2014Other or unknown, Equipment. Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
• 10239575Oct 7, 2014Equipment. Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
• 10121612Oct 7, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Infotainment Worksheet): This bulletin provides instructions and information for completing and submitting the updated web version of the Infotainment Worksheet. Like the previous version, the Infotainment Worksheet allows more detail to be provided for repairs related to the Infotainment System (radio, navigation, Bluetooth, telephone systems, etc.). The new web version provides an easier…
• 10243017Oct 6, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Electrical system, Fuel…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242355Oct 6, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Engine cooling, Fuel system…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252232Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. TDI Battery Management Software
• 10241773Oct 1, 2014Electrical system, Tires. TPMS/ESC Software (FED_EMS)
• 10241757Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. TDI Battery Management Software (FED_EMS)
• 10241756Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. TDI Battery Management Software (FED_EMS)
• 10121999Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TDI Battery Management Software): This update has been proactively released to prevent the battery from becoming discharged due to a unique set of circumstances during the CAN bus diagnostic phase, leading to excessive parasitic draw and a discharged battery while the vehicle is parked.
• 10121624Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (By-Pack At Delivery): 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 how to tell the difference.
• 10121604Oct 1, 2014Electrical system, Tires. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TPMS/ESC Software): This update has been proactively released to prevent illumination of the TPMS and/or ESC light at vehicle start-up and/or under low speed (e.g. <7mph) driving conditions after vehicle start-up. The condition goes away immediately after start up or at speeds greater than 7 mph.
• 10069587Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069580Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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