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.

• 10163545Jul 29, 2019Electrical system. MIB2 software update.
• 10163542Jul 29, 2019Electrical system. Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models. Also includes R32 2002-2007 and 2002-2006 Jetta Wagon.
• 10163512Jul 26, 2019Equipment. Air Conditioning Compressor Leak Diagnosis.
• 10163508Jul 26, 2019Electrical system. Vehicle Fuse location assistance.
• 10163370Jul 24, 2019Electrical system. Document detailing changes and fixes to ODIS Service Diagnostic software.
• 10163539Jul 23, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Infotainment worksheet.
• 10163538Jul 17, 2019Electrical system. SD Set-up to Obtain Software updates.
• 10163517Jul 16, 2019Engine. Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also Rabbit from 2006-2009.
• 10162896Jul 2, 2019Equipment. Fuel System Diagnosis & Repair, Updated to include an additional warranty claiming statement.
• 10161638Jun 21, 2019Equipment. Directions to assist in performing basic settings for the ac control module
• 10161636Jun 14, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement.
• 10161673Jun 13, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement
• 10161295Jun 12, 2019Fuel system. Diesel Fuel System Repair procedure modification. TDI models.
• 10161257Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Customer states remote key inoperative
• 10161234Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.
• 10161221Jun 12, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Side mirror glass cracked
• 10161220Jun 12, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Side mirror glass cracked
• 10161219Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Customer states remote key inoperative
• 10161218Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Customer states remote key inoperative
• 10161215Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10161214Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.
• 10161213Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161186Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161203Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161202Jun 11, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161196Jun 11, 2019Electrical system, Engine, Equipment. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
• 10161183Jun 11, 2019Equipment. Addressing Component Protection display . Update model and model year applicability.
• 10161175Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Alternative diagnosis for lean fuel trim.
• 10161172Jun 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment, Engine. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
• 10160831May 23, 2019Equipment. This document outlines fixes within the ODIS vehicle diagnostic software for various test plans.
• 10159820May 7, 2019Equipment. Updated to include additional labor operations due to labor time updates in Elsa.
• 10159814May 6, 2019Equipment. Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wagon, 2004 Phaeton, 2013-2016 Jetta Hybrid, 2004 R32 and 1995-2006 Cabrio.
• 10159285Apr 19, 2019Electrical system. UDS Basic settings directions
• 10158710Apr 5, 2019Equipment. Relay Terminal Assignments. This also applies to 2019 Beetle Convertible and 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB.
• 10159012Mar 31, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Valve spring diagnosis.
• 10159015Mar 29, 2019Exterior lighting. Adaptive front lighting descriptive
• 10159010Mar 27, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10159017Mar 18, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Update to model year applicability. Generator Replacement Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing.
• 10159013Mar 15, 2019Equipment. Indication of horn chirp operation. The horn confirmation requires two rapid presses of the lock button on the key fob to sound. If the door lock confirmation sounds after pressing the lock button quickly, twice, the vehicle is performing as designed and no repairs are needed.
• 10159016Mar 12, 2019Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10156444Mar 1, 2019Fuel system. Tip to assist in setting readiness.
• 10155425Mar 1, 2019Engine cooling, Electrical system. Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
• 10158307Feb 28, 2019Electrical system. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
• 10157326Feb 28, 2019Engine, Electrical system. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
• 10155753Feb 28, 2019Electrical system, Engine. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
• 10158515Feb 27, 2019Equipment. MIBII Informational Document
• 10158514Feb 27, 2019Engine cooling. Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
• 10157334Feb 27, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. MIBII Informational Document
• 10155761Feb 27, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. MIBII Informational Document
• 10158527Feb 22, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Instructions to address oil sensor warning.

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