2016 Volkswagen Beetle Technical Service Bulletins

693 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10155797Jun 30, 2017Equipment. Update to MIB2 information to include 2015 and 2017 model year. On cars with a single USB port, the Apple authentication chip is in the USB port. On cars with 2 USB ports (one front and one rear), the authentication chip is in the USB hub. CarPlay will not work from a rear USB port. For static connection issues with no faults, no cable issues and no debris in the phone’s cable port, swapping the USB port or hub…
• 10157183Jun 28, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10155789Jun 28, 2017Electrical system. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10158507Jun 27, 2017Equipment, Seats. Update incorrect model year applicability in model table. Passenger Side Heated Seat May Take Longer to Heat Up and Potentially be Lower in Temperature
• 10157278Jun 27, 2017Equipment. Update incorrect model year applicability in model table.
• 10157186Jun 27, 2017Seats. Update incorrect model year applicability in model table.
• 10157383Jun 22, 2017Equipment. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10157182Jun 22, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10155788Jun 22, 2017Fuel system, Electrical system, Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157412Jun 12, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10155812Jun 12, 2017Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157411Jun 8, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10155811Jun 8, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157388Jun 7, 2017Engine. Instruction to protect oil pressure sw. to prevent contamination and possible failure when removing 1.8L & 2.0L engines
• 10155802Jun 7, 2017Engine. Instruction to protect oil pressure sw. to prevent contamination and possible failure when removing 1.8L & 2.0L engines
• 10157410Jun 6, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10155810Jun 6, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157409Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10155809Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10125598May 19, 2017Electrical system. Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information
• 10125597May 19, 2017Equipment. Tip to perform GFF feedback for test plan issues.
• 10125584May 9, 2017Equipment. Update technical publication to include model year 2018 Atlas
• 10125596May 5, 2017Forward collision avoidance. Example of devices, modifications or alterations that can impede Adaptive Cruise Control Radar Sensor function.
• 10125586May 4, 2017Electrical system. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
• 10120736Apr 28, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Direction to check for loose connections resulting in erratic operation
• 10120084Apr 28, 2017Brakes, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Latches, locks and…. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
• 10120083Apr 26, 2017Brakes, Engine cooling, Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages, Visibility…. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
• 10120082Apr 19, 2017Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment, Brakes, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
• 10120089Apr 13, 2017Fuel system. Update fuel sampling requirement and update Touareg parts table.
• 10120092Apr 12, 2017Engine, Electrical system. Update existing technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10120088Apr 12, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
• 10120104Apr 7, 2017Equipment. This communication informs dealers of the warranty claim coding for 30-day inventory maintenances.
• 10120081Apr 3, 2017Equipment, Brakes, Engine cooling, Latches, locks and linkages, Body and…. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
• 10123175Mar 31, 2017Equipment. Log information to identify the type of 5F MIB2 Infotainment module.
• 10123163Mar 30, 2017Electrical system. Instrument Panel (I.P.) updated programming to illiminate a false "Component Protection Error" display message in MIB2 Infotainment System (Radio)
• 10123179Mar 17, 2017Equipment. Direction to inspect camshaft adjustment valve 1 oil O-ring seal to prevent unecessary parts replacement.
• 10150890Mar 15, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
• 10152544Mar 7, 2017Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages, Brakes. On-car analysis list from March 7th, 2017
• 10150891Mar 1, 2017Engine cooling, Brakes, Equipment. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
• 10128040Feb 27, 2017Equipment. To add associated labor operation numbers to warranty table and include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10150888Feb 13, 2017Equipment. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
• 10128053Feb 10, 2017Engine. To add model year 2016 and 2017 applicability and reminder about Programming Activation of Oil Pressure Regulation/Retraction on all models with 1.8L CPKA and CPRA engines after engine assembly, cylinder head or turbocharger replacement.
• 10128044Feb 9, 2017Equipment. Technician instruction and check sheet which should be completed before contacting VW Technician Helpline.
• 10128048Feb 3, 2017Equipment. Update technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10152538Feb 1, 2017Body and structure, Brakes, Latches, locks and linkages, Visibility (wipers…. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10128055Feb 1, 2017Equipment. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10126452Jan 25, 2017Equipment. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10126453Jan 23, 2017Equipment. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10121033Jan 20, 2017Equipment. Update tech tip to include model year 2017 applicability.

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