2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Technical Service Bulletins

673 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. 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.

• 10213865Jan 29, 2016Other or unknown, Electrical system. Update Freezes.
• 10121096Jan 29, 2016Equipment. How to address a corrupted system following a 91N9 Update
• 10121081Jan 29, 2016Electrical system. This bulletin provides instructions and information for completing and submitting the updated web version of the Infotainment Worksheet. Like the previous version, the Infotainment Worksheet allows more detail to be provided for repairs related to the Infotainment System (radio, navigation, Bluetooth, telephone systems, etc.). The new web version provides an easier approach by which to complete and submit the…
• 10236478Jan 28, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list.
• 10143530Jan 28, 2016Equipment, Engine. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10213854Jan 26, 2016Engine cooling, Other or unknown. All Volkswagen engines are filled to a specific volume before leaving the factory. This level may vary depending on the testing conditions, but will always be within the allowable specification for engine protection.
• 10121053Jan 25, 2016Wheels. Summary of Technical Bulletin to include additional model and model year applicability. Corrosion, Front Fenders, at Upper Wheel Opening (U.S. Only)
• 10213836Jan 22, 2016Air bags. Airbag Issues.
• 10213861Jan 21, 2016Other or unknown, Equipment. Blue Emergency Screenafter 91N9 Update.
• 10121087Jan 21, 2016Equipment. Method to recover radio from MIB 2 Blue Emergency Screen after 91N9 Update is unsuccessful
• 10236477Jan 20, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list.
• 10213875Jan 20, 2016Electrical system, Other or unknown. Release Notes Supplement.
• 10213844Jan 20, 2016Engine cooling, Other or unknown. VW Engine Oil Capacities.
• 10143529Jan 20, 2016Equipment, Engine. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10121998Jan 20, 2016Equipment, Engine. Job Aid ? VW Engine Oil Capacities (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid Engines)
• 10213874Jan 19, 2016Electrical system, Other or unknown. Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.
• 10121052Jan 18, 2016Equipment. Reminder that ODIS Service V3.0.0 is now available for installation, and that it is mandatory on all diagnostic devices used on vehicles covered by the new vehicle warranty. With the release of V3.0.0. Installation DVDs are no longer used. New installations on new devices and re-installations on existing devices are now performed directly from the web server
• 10213860Jan 15, 2016Equipment, Other or unknown, Electrical system. Protection Activated on Radio after Cluster Replacement.
• 10121095Jan 15, 2016Equipment. Immobilizer Key/Key Remote Adaptation Test Plan. To adapt keys to a 2015-2016 Golf, GTI, Golf R or Sportwagen (MQB chassis,) it is necessary to complete the ?Adapt Immobilizer? test plan.
• 10236476Jan 13, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list.
• 10126862Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126458Jan 13, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10121035Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Updated tech tip to include a 5 minute capasitance discharge to the procedure.
• 10213856Jan 12, 2016Brakes. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation completely.
• 10121090Jan 12, 2016Suspension. Addressess Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.
• 10213833Jan 11, 2016Steering, Suspension, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.
• 10121051Jan 11, 2016Equipment. A reminder that ODIS Service V3.0.0 is now available for installation, and that it is mandatory on all diagnostic devices used on vehicles covered by the new vehicle warranty. DVDs are no longer used all updates come from the webserver
• 10213866Jan 8, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. Air Conditioning Does Not Cool and or Compressor is Noisy.
• 10121084Jan 8, 2016Equipment. Diagnostic steps for air conditioning that does not cool and or compressor is noisy.
• 10121059Jan 7, 2016Body and structure. Inspect front window regulator assembly for any loose components. Verify regulator cables are properly secured and window regulator mounting nuts are properly torqued.
• 10121057Jan 7, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Inspect vehicle for loose or pinched sunroof drain tubes.
• 10236479Jan 6, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10126875Jan 6, 2016Electrical system. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10213873Jan 5, 2016Electrical system, Other or unknown. Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.
• 10213842Jan 4, 2016Other or unknown. Monthly Updates.
• 10121060Jan 4, 2016Equipment. Amount of Inbound requests year-to-date overview
• 10236455Dec 18, 2015Equipment. MIB2 MQB Discover Media and MIB2 MQB Composition Media.
• 10133283Dec 18, 2015Equipment. The document informs the dealer to proactively update the infotainment system to address customer issues of Infotainment system freezes or reboots Infotainment system turns off at random Navigation system malfunctions or is inoperative Navigation announcements speak in German Adjustment of subwoofer settings sporadically unavailable in setup menu Sirius radio issues Compass display in instrument cluster is erratic…
• 10122146Dec 18, 2015Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (Modular Infotainment System Software Update): This update has been proactively released to prevent one or more of the following infotainment related symptoms: ? App-Connect malfunctions or is inoperative ? Infotainment display goes blank or dark ? Infotainment system freezes or reboots ? Infotainment system turns off without input ? Display screen turns blue with ?Emergency Download?…
• 10122160Dec 16, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin 9Air Conditioning Does Not Cool and or Compressor is Noisy): The condition may be caused by a faulty A/C compressor regulator valve N280 (Sanden). The internal components of the valve can be obstructed and incapable of full function. This loss of refrigerant regulation from N280 can cause noise from the air conditioning compressor and/or affect the HVAC cooling. This document discusses the "Fault…
• 10122147Dec 15, 2015Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (Modular Infotainment System Software Update): The software refered to in this update has been proactively released to prevent one or more of the following infotainment related symptoms: ? App-Connect malfunctions or is inoperative ? Infotainment display goes blank or dark ? Infotainment system freezes or reboots ? Infotainment system turns off without input ? Display screen turns blue…
• 10122145Dec 15, 2015Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (Modular Infotainment System Software Update): This software update has been proactively released to prevent one or more of the following infotainment related symptoms: ? App-Connect malfunctions or is inoperative ? Infotainment display goes blank or dark ? Infotainment system freezes or reboots ? Infotainment system turns off without input ? Display screen turns blue with ?Emergency…
• 10122135Dec 14, 2015Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (MIB2 MQB Modular Infotainment System Software issues): This document informs of Customer complaints of infotainment-related symptoms. The corrective action taken was a Software level 0613 which is available to enhance infotainment system functionality.
• 10122153Dec 9, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages): When beginning diagnosis for customer concerns related to functionality of the Car-Net system, it is important to understand that the symptom(s) may not be related to any problem with the vehicle itself. If there are any problems with the AT&T 3G service and/or a service interruption or outage with the Verizon…
• 10122144Dec 7, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid): This document informs that Multiple components SHOULD NOT be replaced for 1 misfiring cylinder. Repeat repairs must be carefully addressed to identify the root cause of the concern. If misfires are determined to be related to a specific component(s) (fuel injector, spark plug, ignition coil), replace only one defective component at a time and re-evaluate the…
• 10122142Dec 4, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips (Customer concerns of their iPhone not connecting or having sporadic connections when using Apple CarPlay in the AppConnect environment): Ensure a cable certified by Apple is being used (a cable purchased from Apple or the cable that came with the phone). Non-certified or cables that are knotted, worn or extremely long will exhibit connectivity concerns. Cable adapters may also cause connectivity concerns.
• 10122159Nov 24, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: A software update was implemented to address potential Media Modular Infotainment System Malfunctions. The procedure corrects the concern(s) by updating the MIB2 Infotainment System software to the latest level 0613. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also…
• 10123075Aug 12, 2015Equipment. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
• 10123074Aug 12, 2015Equipment. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 130,000 miles.
• 10123105Aug 7, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Listed in the table in this document are the time units used in the calculation of the Prepaid PDI (PPDI) payment through model year 2016.

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