2011 Volkswagen Golf Technical Service Bulletins

1,236 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Volkswagen 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.

• 10168328Nov 19, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
• 10168324Nov 19, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
• 10168666Nov 15, 2019Engine cooling. Diganostic direction to locate exhaust leak
• 10168289Nov 11, 2019Equipment. Added: Torque Spec table
• 10168661Nov 8, 2019Engine cooling. Catalytic Converter Regeneration Scan Tool instruction.
• 10168358Nov 7, 2019Equipment. Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
• 10168673Nov 4, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Houston Dept. of Neighborhoods, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,600 Volkswagen owners in the state of Texas on November 4, 2019.
• 10168630Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168559Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168364Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168662Nov 1, 2019Engine cooling. Nox regeneration information. Updated to correct the tech tip number in the title.
• 10167177Oct 31, 2019Other or unknown. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10167196Oct 29, 2019Equipment, Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10167168Oct 23, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned.
• 10167185Oct 22, 2019Air bags. XPO Phone Outage - Takata Airbag/Inflator Returns
• 10167164Oct 22, 2019Other or unknown. The part number listed in the document is to be returned.
• 10166744Oct 14, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 20,200 Volkswagen owners in the state of Florida on October 14, 2019.
• 10165540Sep 30, 2019Engine, Equipment. Update to labor operation claiming number per Saga updates.
• 10165535Sep 24, 2019Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10165024Sep 16, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Minnesota DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,400 Volkswagen owners in the State of Minnesota on September 16, 2019.
• 10165055Sep 10, 2019Equipment. Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10165029Sep 4, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10164239Aug 23, 2019Equipment. TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164181Aug 21, 2019Equipment. Quick Reference Update Guide.
• 10164246Aug 20, 2019Fuel system. This document informs dealers of a revision to the Extended Emissions Warranty Limited Warranty Extension for 2.0L TDI Gen 1 vehicles. Added clarification on totaled vehicles and loaners
• 10164265Aug 19, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the North Carolina DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 7,400 Volkswagen owners in the State of North Carolina on August 19, 2019.
• 10164209Aug 19, 2019Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. Also includes 2004 and 2005 Jetta Wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164430Aug 15, 2019Equipment. REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB.
• 10164264Aug 12, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 6,235 Volkswagen owners in the State of Virginia on August 12, 2019.
• 10163841Aug 5, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the City of Compton, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 68 Volkswagen owners in the State of California on August 5, 2019.
• 10163542Jul 29, 2019Electrical system. Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models. Also includes R32 2002-2007 and 2002-2006 Jetta Wagon.
• 10163369Jul 29, 2019Air bags. Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices daily over a span of five business days to approximately 1,712 High Risk Volkswagen owners.
• 10163508Jul 26, 2019Electrical system. Vehicle Fuse location assistance.
• 10163517Jul 16, 2019Engine. Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also Rabbit from 2006-2009.
• 10163372Jul 15, 2019Fuel system. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWP-15-06 to exclude the fuel sample requirements.
• 10163368Jul 15, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,592 Volkswagen owners in the state of Kentucky on July 15, 2019.
• 10162900Jul 8, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,991 Volkswagen owners in Wisconsin on July 8, 2019.
• 10162821Jul 2, 2019Fuel system. Updated to include an additional warranty claiming statement.
• 10161675Jun 18, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,200 Volkswagen owners in Alabama on June 17, 2019.
• 10161636Jun 14, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement.
• 10161673Jun 13, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement
• 10161293Jun 12, 2019Fuel system. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis.
• 10161265Jun 12, 2019Equipment. This document details updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include fixes to SVMs and diagnostic tests. Also includes 2009 Tiguan.
• 10161234Jun 12, 2019Equipment, Engine. Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.
• 10161227Jun 12, 2019Equipment. This Document was revised on page 2. The verbiage was changed from the cusomter's perspective to the dealer's persepective
• 10161215Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10161214Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.
• 10161213Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161186Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161203Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.

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