2016 Volkswagen E-Golf Technical Service Bulletins

530 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf. 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.

• 11038146Sep 17, 2026Engine. Suggested fuel additive
• 11038143Sep 9, 2026Other or unknown. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 11036868Aug 6, 2026Other or unknown. Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
• 11036870Aug 4, 2026Other or unknown. Differences between a leak and seepage
• 11035772Jul 15, 2026Electrical system. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive test result.
• 11035762Jul 9, 2026Engine. Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
• 11034614Jun 18, 2026Engine. Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
• 11034613Jun 18, 2026Engine. Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
• 11034621Jun 11, 2026Air bags. Inquiries
• 11034617Jun 4, 2026Engine. Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
• 11030847Mar 27, 2026Engine. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM updates for any control module(s) etc.
• 11030841Mar 25, 2026Other or unknown. Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
• 11030838Mar 19, 2026Other or unknown. Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
• 11030835Mar 16, 2026Electrical system. Flushing H.V. Battery before opening
• 11030832Mar 10, 2026Electrical system. Determine H.V. Battery Health & Remaining Capacity
• 11030829Mar 6, 2026Electrical system. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill and bleed cooling system issue, N493, J338, Camshaft, V465 etc. Use this test for all the basic setting. You will need to select the component you need to run the…
• 11030828Mar 5, 2026Other or unknown. Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
• 11030826Mar 2, 2026Air bags. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.
• 11028490Jan 6, 2026Electrical system. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data module (BDM) and will output:
• 11027254Dec 8, 2025Electrical system. Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw.
• 11026184Nov 18, 2025Suspension. What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
• 11026174Nov 3, 2025Brakes. Alignment sheet submission.
• 11025452Oct 17, 2025Engine. Coolant Bleed Procedure
• 11025440Oct 14, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
• 11025437Oct 14, 2025Engine. G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
• 11025430Oct 14, 2025Engine. Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
• 11025439Oct 9, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
• 11025436Oct 9, 2025Engine. How to measure engine oil consumption.
• 11025435Oct 8, 2025Engine. Proper engine oil level before leaving the factory.
• 11025442Oct 6, 2025Other or unknown. GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
• 11025431Oct 6, 2025Engine. A list of suggested fuel stations
• 11025429Oct 6, 2025Engine. Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
• 11023847Sep 30, 2025Electrical system. Age-related capacity losses within several or all cell modules or other non-repairable conditions may dictate the need to replace the complete high-voltage battery.
• 11022719Aug 25, 2025Electrical system. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
• 11021378Jul 22, 2025Engine. Fuel Additive
• 11021372Jul 14, 2025Suspension. How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
• 11020322Jun 9, 2025Engine. Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S. Only)
• 11018927May 29, 2025Brakes. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 11018934May 22, 2025Steering. Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form
• 11018938May 12, 2025Other or unknown. How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
• 11018941May 7, 2025Electrical system. Over all summary of HV Battery range
• 11017581Apr 17, 2025Electrical system. HV Battery Checking Remaining Capacity and Determination of HV Battery Health
• 11016588Mar 10, 2025Electrical system. Determining HV-Battery Health, Remaining Capacity
• 11014949Feb 12, 2025Engine. Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
• 11010024Oct 30, 2024Body and structure. Lack of paint under roof
• 11010022Oct 30, 2024Engine. Engine Oil Standards
• 11010021Oct 17, 2024Other or unknown. Additional reporting
• 11010011Oct 7, 2024Other or unknown. Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
• 11010013Oct 1, 2024Other or unknown. Service Action Closure Notice
• 11008857Sep 18, 2024Engine. How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement

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