2023 Volkswagen Golf R Technical Service Bulletins

259 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2023 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.

• 10249418Jan 25, 2024Other or unknown, Engine. VW Engine oil quality standards
• 10249414Jan 18, 2024Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
• 10249136Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns
• 10249138Jan 9, 2024Other or unknown. Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
• 10247535Dec 14, 2023Equipment. Paint inspection during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
• 10245607Nov 22, 2023Engine cooling, Equipment. VW Engine oil quality standards
• 10245617Nov 13, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
• 10244545Oct 30, 2023Engine. VW Engine oil quality standards
• 10244542Oct 30, 2023Engine, Other or unknown. Various driver assist features do not work or are able to be switched on.
• 10244527Oct 18, 2023Equipment. MIB infotainment system recovery for unresponsive condition.
• 10244311Oct 17, 2023Other or unknown, Exterior lighting. Headlamp rubber lip seal repair.
• 10243931Oct 5, 2023Electrical system. In certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the shift knob could become detached during use. If this happens, the shift knob can be replaced immediately and this issue does not affect the drivability of the vehicle. The gears can continue to be selected as normal.
• 10243932Oct 4, 2023Electrical system. In certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the shift knob could become detached during use. If this happens, the shift knob can be replaced immediately and this issue does not affect the drivability of the vehicle. The gears can continue to be selected as normal.
• 10243299Sep 28, 2023Equipment. VW Engine oil quality standards
• 10242895Sep 13, 2023Electrical system. Travel Assist Not Available. TB updated to correct metadata PR Codes
• 10242897Sep 7, 2023Equipment. Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
• 10242898Sep 5, 2023Engine cooling. Flushing an R1234YF A/C circuit using a flush machine
• 10242894Sep 5, 2023Equipment. Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
• 10241177Aug 21, 2023Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
• 10241182Aug 14, 2023Electrical system, Steering. Hardware-related deviation of the sensor mat ("hands on detection") in the steering wheel and software-related deviation in the steering wheel touch detection control module -J1158-.
• 10241198Aug 3, 2023Equipment. Helpline & Parts Dept. contact information.
• 10239659Jul 13, 2023Brakes, Equipment. Brake Disc (rotor) instruction for resurfacing following Volkswagen Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual.
• 10239657Jul 13, 2023Brakes. How to handle Brake noise or Pulsation during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
• 10239654Jul 13, 2023Electrical system. Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
• 10239637Jul 13, 2023Brakes. Brake repair or replacement instruction.
• 10239653Jul 10, 2023Engine cooling. Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
• 10239655Jun 28, 2023Electrical system. Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
• 10238308Jun 28, 2023Electrical system. Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
• 10238301Jun 27, 2023Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
• 10238305Jun 26, 2023Engine cooling. Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
• 10238310Jun 21, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
• 10238307Jun 20, 2023Engine cooling, Equipment. Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
• 10238306Jun 20, 2023Engine cooling, Equipment. Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
• 10238309Jun 15, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
• 10238300Jun 15, 2023Engine cooling. Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
• 10238298Jun 15, 2023Fuel system. Gasoline fuel additive
• 10238297Jun 15, 2023Engine cooling. Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
• 10238302Jun 13, 2023Electrical system. Notifying customers they can take advantage of complimentary safe and secure after their complimentary software update
• 10238204Jun 7, 2023Suspension. During strut assembly, an issue may have caused a deformation of the strut mount. If the strut mount is deformed, it can lead to improper torque on one of the bolted connections on the right or left suspension strut mounting. Inspect and, if necessary, replace the right and/or left suspension strut mounting(s).
• 10238208Jun 6, 2023Suspension. Dealer Letter to announce Service Action 40S9 / Suspension Strut Mountings
• 10237427May 30, 2023Engine cooling. Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
• 10237426May 30, 2023Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software Version Management update for Vehicle Electrical System Control Module that may stay in bus silence (sleep) during very hot/summer outside temperatures.
• 10237425May 30, 2023Body and structure. Handling instruction for accessory pack components during perfect delivery inspection (PDI).
• 10236610May 22, 2023Engine cooling. Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.
• 10236097May 4, 2023Steering, Electrical system. Various driver assist systems do not work or cannot be switched on due to software related deviation in steering wheel touch detection control module -J1158-
• 10236096May 4, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing.
• 10235138Apr 24, 2023Engine cooling. Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
• 10234528Apr 6, 2023Body and structure. Headlamp: Rubber lip-seal (between headlight and fender)
• 10233262Mar 23, 2023Equipment. KESSY Key Adaptation.
• 10233279Mar 21, 2023Engine cooling. Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards

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