2018 Volkswagen Golf R Technical Service Bulletins

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

• 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.
• 10150861Sep 7, 2018Equipment, Lane departure. Navigation SD card information.
• 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.
• 10149856Aug 24, 2018Electrical system. Battery replacement type information.
• 10149855Aug 24, 2018Electrical system. Update to model year applicability and Battery testing information.
• 10149868Aug 20, 2018Equipment. To include an additional model year applicability.
• 10149862Aug 17, 2018Electrical system. Update for 2019 model applicability. Update for reader coil sensitivity during test plan.
• 10149864Aug 13, 2018Electrical system. Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10149860Aug 3, 2018Equipment. Car Net diagnosis for no green light (OTAR: Over the Air Registration Indicator) issues
• 10149859Aug 3, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. Remote Ket battery diagnostics. Updated to change incorrect repair manual group number (from TT581801 to TT571802)
• 10149865Aug 1, 2018Equipment, Engine. Technicians may find during PDI that the oil level is below the full mark, but still within the hash marks on the engine oil dip stick.
• 10150810Jul 27, 2018Body and structure. Direction to denote compression/settling time of sunroof seal after replacement.
• 10150809Jul 27, 2018Electrical system. Key Battery Diagnostic Process
• 10150806Jul 27, 2018Electrical system. Direction to verify software levels to address P1612/U03000
• 10150811Jul 19, 2018Engine. Update to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10150807Jul 6, 2018Equipment. Updated existing tip to include latest model years for explanation of P130A
• 10144652Jun 6, 2018Electrical system. This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
• 10159423May 10, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. VWSSP 890183 - Self Study Program / The 2019 Jetta Introduction
• 10133479Nov 24, 2017Equipment. Tip to address MIB2 infotainment functionality at vehicle start up
• 10133478Nov 24, 2017Equipment. Tips to address MIB2 infotainment functionality concerns
• 10133477Nov 24, 2017Equipment. Diagnostics for the roof mounted antenna
• 10133472Nov 24, 2017Electrical system. J428 adaptation to address loss of function after repairs
• 10133485Nov 21, 2017Brakes. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10133484Nov 21, 2017Brakes. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10133487Nov 17, 2017Equipment. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10133476Nov 17, 2017Equipment. Tip to address antennae issues in conjunction with DTCS B10F411, B105413
• 10133471Nov 17, 2017Lane departure. Information to look for aftermarket sensor repairs.
• 10133470Nov 10, 2017Forward collision avoidance, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Lane…. Information to assist with preventing calibration errors
• 10133469Nov 10, 2017Electrical system. Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
• 10133461Nov 10, 2017Equipment. Additional Maintenance Section: ADDED: (1.4L Jetta only) to "Coolant pump toothed belt: Check at 150,000 miles, then every 20,000 miles" and "Timing belt: Check at 150,000 miles, then every 20,000 miles"
• 10133480Nov 3, 2017Equipment. Tip for newer style keys/KESSY system for verification of mechanical function, prior to programming attempts.
• 10133475Nov 3, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Updated diagnostic direction to address new concerns in regards to Apply CarPlay Connection on MIBII equipped vehicles. Update models and model year applicability.
• 10157833Sep 25, 2017Engine. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
• 10157307Sep 25, 2017Equipment. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
• 10157840Sep 6, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Update additional model year applicability with VIN range.
• 10157314Sep 6, 2017Equipment. Update additional model year applicability with VIN range.
• 10157831Sep 1, 2017Electrical system. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10157305Sep 1, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10125668Aug 21, 2017Equipment. New document
• 10125663Aug 18, 2017Fuel system. Update to expand fuel testing for lean DTCS.
• 10127897Jul 18, 2017Equipment. Standard Maintenance Section: Moved: "Exterior Lighting" from Extended Maintenance Section. Added: "boots" to "Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from below) for leaks and damage, check transmission, final drive, and drive axle boots.
• 10127874Jul 14, 2017Equipment. Standard Maintenance Section: Added "boots" to "Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from below) for leaks and damage, check transmission, final drive, and drive axle boots"
• 10127898Jul 12, 2017Equipment. Service Interval Table: Added 110K mile interval
• 10133344Jul 5, 2017Engine cooling. 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

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