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.

• 10121032Jan 20, 2017Equipment. Update tech tip to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10126454Jan 4, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10122122Dec 2, 2016Electrical system. Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control.
• 10122111Dec 2, 2016Fuel system. Explanation of inferred low side fuel pressure values and direction to utilize the repair manual for mechanicl fuel pressure checking
• 10122112Dec 1, 2016Equipment. Updated to require additional print outs during warranty claiming.
• 10130156Nov 25, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. Clarification of normal operation to prevent unnecessary repair attempts
• 10130154Nov 22, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additions claiming instruction with options.
• 10144717Nov 14, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10130155Nov 4, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Repair direction to address fault code B201A that sets after replacement of the J794 infotainment module. Include model year 2017 for all models with MIB2 radios
• 10098788Nov 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Additional updated version to address a further change in part numbers.
• 10098787Nov 4, 2016Equipment. Updated diagnostic direction to address new concerns in regards to apply carplay connection on mibii equipped vehicles.
• 10144700Nov 1, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10126785Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
• 10126899Oct 28, 2016Equipment. Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
• 10126894Oct 28, 2016Equipment. Specific area of concern being pointed out to the technician to address false outbound Car Net calls
• 10126891Oct 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Update to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10126866Oct 25, 2016Steering. Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
• 10126861Oct 24, 2016Equipment. Update to model year applicability.
• 10126787Oct 24, 2016Equipment. additional symptom gathering information and guidence to isolate customer concern before beginning repair.
• 10128452Oct 21, 2016Engine. Update model year applicability and enhance clutch diagnostics.
• 10126893Oct 21, 2016Equipment. Update to radio suffixes.
• 10126872Oct 21, 2016Electrical system. Update to service information in regards to cable port connection
• 10126871Oct 20, 2016Engine. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126870Oct 20, 2016Engine. Update to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126869Oct 20, 2016Electrical system. Update model year applicability.
• 10126867Oct 20, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
• 10130754Oct 19, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126864Oct 18, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability.
• 10126897Oct 14, 2016Equipment. Update to the direction to perform basis setting adaptation of the AC compressor after control module replacement. The diagnostic and repair routine in the scan tool does not automatically address after parts replacement. Additional information to denote scan tool differences for the 2016MY.
• 10126786Oct 13, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126783Oct 12, 2016Equipment. Update model and model year applicability.
• 10123378Sep 30, 2016Electrical system. Update to include model year 2017. Information addressed correction to test plan information to address loading of SWaP keys into a new 5F module.
• 10236426Sep 23, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Contacting the parts helpline
• 10127969Sep 23, 2016Equipment. Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
• 10123379Sep 16, 2016Equipment. Direction to modify existing AC expansion valve to flush the system during repair procedures. Also notes a special tool is in development to address this.
• 10096071Sep 16, 2016Equipment. Direction to modify existing ac expansion valve to flush the system during repair procedures. Also notes a special tool is in development to address this.
• 10127953Sep 15, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year and required documentation instruction.
• 10123368Sep 15, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year and required documentation instruction.
• 10127971Sep 14, 2016Equipment. Updated vendor code and parts table.
• 10123369Sep 14, 2016Equipment. Updated vendor code and parts table.
• 10123377Sep 2, 2016Electrical system. Clarification of Apple CarPlay operation in conjunction with USB port operation by location to aid in diagnostics.
• 10096074Sep 2, 2016Electrical system. Clarification of apple carplay operation in conjunction with usb port operation by location to aid in diagnostics.
• 10107210Aug 29, 2016Equipment. To update causal part numbers in warranty table and update model year applicability.
• 10106608Aug 29, 2016Equipment. To update causal part numbers in warranty table and update model year applicability.
• 10107208Aug 12, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Diagnostic information as there is no scan tool test plan available to address the replacement of the 5f module.
• 10107206Aug 12, 2016Equipment. Direction to perform system reset after component replacment or disconnect of the hvac system control head. No test plan information to address this.
• 10106606Aug 12, 2016Equipment. Diagnostic information as there is no scan tool test plan available to address the replacement of the 5f module.
• 10106603Aug 12, 2016Equipment. Direction to perform system reset after component replacment or disconnect of the hvac system control head. No test plan information to address this.
• 10107967Aug 11, 2016Equipment. Updated to add jetta, beetle and beetle convertible model applicability.
• 10107903Aug 11, 2016Equipment. Updated to add jetta, beetle and beetle convertible model applicability.

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