2018 Volkswagen Beetle Technical Service Bulletins

518 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10200459Aug 12, 2021Equipment. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to correct part number.
• 10199924Aug 4, 2021Equipment. A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10199785Jul 28, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
• 10199783Jul 28, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10198631Jun 29, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10198579Jun 29, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10198577Jun 24, 2021Equipment. Vehicle delivery by-pack instruction.
• 10198232Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10198231Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption measurement.
• 10198230Jun 22, 2021Engine, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10198245Jun 21, 2021Engine cooling. Properly checking and reading engine oil level instruction
• 10198233Jun 21, 2021Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM)
• 10198166Jun 21, 2021Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine. VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10198169Jun 18, 2021Equipment. Navigation for addressing incorrect Part direction.
• 10197674Jun 11, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Reverse gear function note.
• 10197655Jun 4, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10197983Jun 3, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10197662Jun 2, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10194497May 25, 2021Equipment. R1234YF A/C Flush instruction, updated instruction step 27.
• 10193924May 18, 2021Equipment. Removing musty odor from A/C system. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10193577May 11, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10191559Apr 30, 2021Equipment. Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both systems are displaying the same campaign information, including OPEN/CLOSED status, repair date as well as criterions at the same time without any discrepancy.
• 10190221Apr 9, 2021Equipment. Parts ordering information
• 10190228Apr 5, 2021Engine, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10189595Mar 24, 2021Equipment. A/C system flush instruction. Updated to include an additional flush machine.
• 10189160Mar 12, 2021Equipment. A/C cap leak diagnosis.
• 10189158Mar 12, 2021Electrical system. Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10189157Mar 10, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10188558Mar 3, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10188562Mar 2, 2021Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
• 10188553Mar 1, 2021Fuel system. VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10187573Feb 24, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10187577Feb 22, 2021Engine cooling. Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
• 10187516Feb 19, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Calibration Mirror(s) information for special tool VAS 6430
• 10186978Feb 8, 2021Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021
• 10187512Feb 3, 2021Engine cooling. This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year
• 10186979Feb 1, 2021Engine cooling. Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
• 10186583Jan 29, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). Data link diagnostics and tips
• 10186589Jan 26, 2021Brakes. A/C requirements, update to title.
• 10186578Jan 25, 2021Equipment. Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
• 10185656Jan 15, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Update to address DTC U300100 after a Charging System Concern, Discharged Battery or Battery Replacement
• 10185676Jan 14, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
• 10185654Jan 6, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part number listed and order the superseded part number going forward
• 10185216Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Updated key ordering protocol
• 10185168Dec 18, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Battery Id for testing
• 10185155Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10185217Dec 16, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. SVM update.
• 10184285Dec 8, 2020Electrical system. Instruction on how to create S/D cards used to update programming on various control modules.
• 10184283Dec 4, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers.

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