2016 Volkswagen Golf R Technical Service Bulletins

562 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R. 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.

• 10161213Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161212Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Apple Car-Play information for initialization issues
• 10161211Jun 12, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Addressing Component Protection display
• 10161186Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161204Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Brakes, Vehicle speed control, Body and structure. Autonomous Braking Diagnostic Protocol
• 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.
• 10159497Apr 29, 2019Equipment. Adhesive circular. Note: also includes 2004 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, GTI,
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 10158529Feb 19, 2019Electrical system. Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10158526Feb 15, 2019Electrical system. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10157345Feb 15, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10155772Feb 15, 2019Electrical system. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10154089Dec 14, 2018Electrical system, Steering. Horn and ancillary steering wheel controls diagnosis.
• 10161473Nov 29, 2018Equipment, Engine. Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.
• 10161471Nov 26, 2018Air bags. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161470Nov 21, 2018Air bags. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161469Nov 16, 2018Electrical system. Apple Car-Play information for initialization issues
• 10161475Nov 13, 2018Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10161472Nov 13, 2018Engine. Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.
• 10161467Nov 2, 2018Electrical system. Addressing Component Protection display
• 10161465Nov 2, 2018Electrical system. Addressing Component Protection display . Update model and model year applicability.
• 10161458Nov 2, 2018Forward collision avoidance, Brakes, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Autonomous Braking Diagnostic Protocol
• 10149941Oct 31, 2018Steering. This Document informs dealers on VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension
• 10149942Oct 30, 2018Steering. This Document informs dealers on VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension
• 10149911Oct 26, 2018Equipment. Indication of alternative use of scan tool to facilitate Immobilizer adapation after key replacement.
• 10149920Oct 25, 2018Body and structure. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10149892Oct 19, 2018Engine. Diagnostic protocol for engine noise with cam timing faults
• 10150866Sep 28, 2018Equipment. Voice Command button operation.
• 10150857Sep 28, 2018Fuel system, Engine cooling. Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may cause engine damage
• 10150856Sep 28, 2018Engine. Engine replacement tip
• 10150854Sep 28, 2018Equipment. DTC Status Bit Definitions.
• 10150862Sep 19, 2018Electrical system. Metadata correction, Infotainment issues
• 10150867Sep 14, 2018Equipment. Loss of 15 power defeat process.
• 10150864Sep 14, 2018Equipment. MIB2 system Identification tip
• 10150863Sep 14, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Infotainment issues
• 10150860Sep 14, 2018Electrical system. Comfort/BCM Replacement direction, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10150859Sep 7, 2018Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission mechitronics adaptation to immobilizer instruction.
• 10150858Sep 7, 2018Lane departure, Electrical system, Equipment. Information for additional diagnosis should the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera not calibrate, complete calibration or set a limit exceeded fault.
• 10149861Aug 24, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Carplay menu correction for applicability
• 10149858Aug 24, 2018Forward collision avoidance. Direction to complete update of J428 upon replacement.

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