2021 Volkswagen Golf Technical Service Bulletins

423 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10197676Jun 10, 2021Equipment, Engine. Update to diagnostic procedure for DTC P0111
• 10197981Jun 7, 2021Equipment. Infotainment diagnosis updated to include Taos model
• 10197983Jun 3, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10197675Jun 3, 2021Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Prism mirror Owner's manual
• 10197984Jun 2, 2021Body and structure, Engine cooling, Suspension. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving 3rd row seat lift strap detached Hood release inoperative Rear tailgate strut broken/loose/detached
• 10197662Jun 2, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10194497May 25, 2021Equipment. R1234YF A/C Flush instruction, updated instruction step 27.
• 10193921May 19, 2021Suspension, Seats. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving 3rd row seat lift strap detached Hood release inoperative Rear tailgate strut broken/loose/detached
• 10193924May 18, 2021Equipment. Removing musty odor from A/C system. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10193577May 11, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10193007May 7, 2021Latches, locks and linkages. Hood latch input required for adapting immobilizer test plan success.
• 10192996May 6, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. In the event of a catalytic converter failure, which could negatively impact tailpipe emissions, existing diagnostics may not properly illuminate the check engine light (MIL) due an error identified with Rear O2 Sensor monitoring. Additionally, under certain conditions, the engine may stall at low speeds (such as while the vehicle is slowing down or coming to a stop), or when the vehicle is already at a stop with…
• 10191559Apr 30, 2021Equipment. Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both systems are displaying the same campaign information, including OPEN/CLOSED status, repair date as well as criterions at the same time without any discrepancy.
• 10191134Apr 26, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward
• 10191133Apr 26, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward
• 10191001Apr 20, 2021Electrical system. DTC P0111 diagnostics, updated to include Golf model year 2021
• 10190221Apr 9, 2021Equipment. Parts ordering information
• 10190228Apr 5, 2021Engine, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10189593Mar 26, 2021Electrical system. Rest procedure for Control Module for Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit -J949-
• 10189595Mar 24, 2021Equipment. A/C system flush instruction. Updated to include an additional flush machine.
• 10189160Mar 12, 2021Equipment. A/C cap leak diagnosis.
• 10189158Mar 12, 2021Electrical system. Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10189159Mar 11, 2021Equipment. Immobilizer Key/Key Remote Adaptation Test Plan, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10189157Mar 10, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10188558Mar 3, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10188562Mar 2, 2021Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
• 10188559Mar 2, 2021Electrical system. Remote Key Battery replacement. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10188553Mar 1, 2021Fuel system. VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10187574Feb 26, 2021Equipment. MQB KESSY adaptation tip.
• 10187573Feb 24, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10187577Feb 22, 2021Engine cooling. Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
• 10187517Feb 19, 2021Equipment. Diagnostic Tool, log in usage.
• 10187516Feb 19, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Calibration Mirror(s) information for special tool VAS 6430
• 10187513Feb 17, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10186978Feb 8, 2021Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021
• 10187512Feb 3, 2021Engine cooling. This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year
• 10186979Feb 1, 2021Engine cooling. Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
• 10186972Feb 1, 2021Electrical system. New Doc
• 10186583Jan 29, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). Data link diagnostics and tips
• 10186570Jan 29, 2021Equipment. MQB KESSY adaptation tip
• 10186589Jan 26, 2021Brakes. A/C requirements, update to title.
• 10186578Jan 25, 2021Equipment. Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
• 10186592Jan 21, 2021Fuel system, Other or unknown. Customer states MIL-on with P2421 Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states no voice output during calls / micro phone inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10185678Jan 14, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P2421 Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states no voice output during calls / micro phone inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10185676Jan 14, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
• 10185652Jan 5, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. "Additional Maintenance Items: Dust & Pollen Filter: Change ""40,000 miles or 2 years, whichever occurs first"""
• 10185677Jan 4, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P2421 Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states no voice output during calls / micro phone inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10185216Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Updated key ordering protocol
• 10185155Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).

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