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.

• 10128055Feb 1, 2017Equipment. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10121032Jan 20, 2017Equipment. Update tech tip to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10122119Dec 9, 2016Electrical system. Direction to utilize genuine Apple cable when using Apple CarPlay for the MIBII system
• 10122122Dec 2, 2016Electrical system. Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control.
• 10130154Nov 22, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additions claiming instruction with options.
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 10126860Oct 20, 2016Electrical system. Update eGolf model applicability
• 10130754Oct 19, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126864Oct 18, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability.
• 10126896Oct 14, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability.
• 10126783Oct 12, 2016Equipment. Update model and model year applicability.
• 10128453Oct 5, 2016Exterior lighting, Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to verify parts are marked "12V" as identified in safety recall 94J2. If service parts do not have this marking, the marking is to be applied to the part.
• 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.
• 10123375Sep 16, 2016Electrical system. Clarification on what condition is present when "Park Pilot Not Available" message is displayed and subsequent diagnostic steps. Updated 9/16-2016 to include eGolf
• 10096078Sep 16, 2016Equipment. Clarification on what condition is present when "park pilot not available" message is displayed and subsequent diagnostic steps. Updated 9/16-2016 to include egolf
• 10127972Sep 12, 2016Equipment. To include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10123367Sep 12, 2016Equipment. To include model year 2017 applicability.
• 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.
• 10107963Aug 16, 2016Equipment. The heater element for high-voltage heating may have been damaged in production. When high heating performance is required, this damage can lead to failure of the heater element. If the element fails, the driver will be alerted to the condition by illumination of the red central warning light in the instrument panel and messages in the instrument panel display.
• 10107861Aug 16, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. The heater element for high-voltage heating may have been damaged in production. When high heating performance is required, this damage can lead to failure of the heater element. If the element fails, the driver will be alerted to the condition by illumination of the red central warning light in the instrument panel and messages in the instrument panel display.
• 10107966Aug 3, 2016Equipment. To clarify expected repair and what to do with the retained replacement components.
• 10107902Aug 3, 2016Equipment. To clarify expected repair and what to do with the retained replacement components.
• 10107842Jul 18, 2016Electrical system. Availability introduction, location and instruction for down loading infotainment software updates using servicenet.
• 10106583Jul 7, 2016Electrical system. To update gff time expenditure labor operation in warranty table.
• 10107801Jun 24, 2016Equipment. Navigation system part information relating to the potential incorrect sd data card being installed. This results in an invalid storage device message being displayed .
• 10128380Jun 22, 2016Electrical system. To update software and add additional model year 2017 applicability with VIN range.
• 10106861Jun 17, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Repair direction to address concerns that may occur during the 91n9 update. This will allow completion of the repair, without unnecessary component replacement.
• 10128379Jun 15, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
• 10106385Jun 2, 2016Equipment. New publication
• 10107925May 20, 2016Equipment. Technical recommendation to seek additional assistance prior to campaign performance if there are other concerns/dtcs present in the vehicle. If other concerns are present, there may be issues when attempting the campaign update.
• 10107924May 20, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Instructions to erase a fault that may arise after replacing or updating the radio module.
• 10107723May 13, 2016Equipment. To include model year applicability and additional reminder for the technician to follow the repair manual, due to the unique operation of electric vehicle ac systems.
• 10107923May 6, 2016Electrical system. Initial publication discribing a symptom which may develop with android auto connection issue after updating some samsung phones to android sw version 6.0.1 - marshmallow
• 10107616Apr 29, 2016Electrical system. Tech tip denoting disconnection of 12v battery during service and potential need to replace if said battery becomes discharged completely
• 10107661Apr 21, 2016Equipment. Original publication created to explain to the dealer technician that an individual sensor, necessary to repair the concern, is not yet avaible individually, and that it is ok to order the a/c line with appropraite sensor to repair the vehicle. The bulletin also instructs the technician to only install the sensor needed and discard the line that comes with it.
• 10107614Apr 21, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). Clear repair information/explanation to address a message that displays when the back up camera is use.

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