2016 Volkswagen GTI Technical Service Bulletins

698 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Volkswagen GTI. 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.

• 10126785Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
• 10126899Oct 28, 2016Equipment. Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
• 10126898Oct 28, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Additional repair information to clarify seal installation when replacing the sunroof frame assembly.
• 10144736Oct 27, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10126891Oct 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Update to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10126866Oct 25, 2016Steering. Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
• 10126861Oct 24, 2016Equipment. Update to model year applicability.
• 10126787Oct 24, 2016Equipment. additional symptom gathering information and guidence to isolate customer concern before beginning repair.
• 10144737Oct 21, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10126893Oct 21, 2016Equipment. Update to radio suffixes.
• 10126872Oct 21, 2016Electrical system. Update to service information in regards to cable port connection
• 10126871Oct 20, 2016Engine. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126870Oct 20, 2016Engine. Update to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126869Oct 20, 2016Electrical system. Update model year applicability.
• 10126867Oct 20, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
• 10130754Oct 19, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126864Oct 18, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability.
• 10144738Oct 14, 2016Engine cooling. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10144739Oct 12, 2016Engine cooling. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10126783Oct 12, 2016Equipment. Update model and model year applicability.
• 10144734Oct 6, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10144735Oct 3, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10123371Sep 28, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Panoramic sunroof inspection and repair procedure should a water leak occur.
• 10096160Sep 28, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Panoramic sunroof inspection and repair procedure should a water leak occur.
• 10236426Sep 23, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Contacting the parts helpline
• 10127969Sep 23, 2016Equipment. Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
• 10123375Sep 16, 2016Electrical system. Clarification on what condition is present when "Park Pilot Not Available" message is displayed and subsequent diagnostic steps. Updated 9/16-2016 to include eGolf
• 10096078Sep 16, 2016Equipment. Clarification on what condition is present when "park pilot not available" message is displayed and subsequent diagnostic steps. Updated 9/16-2016 to include egolf
• 10144719Sep 14, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10143548Sep 14, 2016Equipment, Electrical system, Engine. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10152447Sep 7, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10143467Sep 7, 2016Engine, Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10096041Sep 7, 2016Electrical system, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This special notice is to inform dealers to return all parts not marked with a green mark and “ok” mark. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all clocks built prior to software level 006 and hardware level 009
• 10095214Sep 7, 2016Electrical system. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all parts not marked with a green mark and “ok” mark. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all clocks built prior to software level 006 and hardware level 009
• 10143532Sep 2, 2016Engine, Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10123380Sep 2, 2016Equipment. Diagnostic information in a more concise form to address the specific concern of loss of air flow from the vents. Updated to denote tech bulletins that will further assist.
• 10123377Sep 2, 2016Electrical system. Clarification of Apple CarPlay operation in conjunction with USB port operation by location to aid in diagnostics.
• 10123376Sep 2, 2016Electrical system. Clarification on what condition is present when "Park Pilot Not Available" message is displayed and subsequent diagnostic steps.
• 10096075Sep 2, 2016Equipment. Clarification on what condition is present when "park pilot not available" message is displayed and subsequent diagnostic steps.
• 10096074Sep 2, 2016Electrical system. Clarification of apple carplay operation in conjunction with usb port operation by location to aid in diagnostics.
• 10096068Sep 2, 2016Equipment. Diagnostic information in a more concise form to address the specific concern of loss of air flow from the vents. Updated to denote tech bulletins that will further assist.
• 10107961Aug 30, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Fuel system…. Mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm customer states noise form the engine/turbo fuel gauge not reading full after topping up fuel fuel line rattle clutch pedal squeal/squeak when operating clutch pedal mil-on p0299 mil-on p0101 and or p0100 epc light p03af, p03a5, p03b9, p039b center cap missing after pdi mil-on p2015 back-up camera
• 10107195Aug 24, 2016Equipment, Engine, Fuel system, Electrical system, Transmission and…. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm customer states noise form the engine/turbo fuel gauge not reading full after topping up fuel fuel line rattle clutch pedal squeal/squeak when operating clutch pedal mil-on p0299 mil-on p0101 and or p0100 epc light p03af, p03a5, p03b9, p039b center cap missing after pdi back-up camera
• 10106593Aug 24, 2016Engine. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode
• 10107941Aug 17, 2016Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm mil-on, fault p164b in ecm customer states noise form the engine/turbo fuel gauge not reading full after topping up fuel fuel line rattle clutch pedal squeal/squeak when operating clutch pedal mil-on p0299 mil-on p0101 and or p0100 center cap missing after pdi mil-on p2015
• 10107206Aug 12, 2016Equipment. Direction to perform system reset after component replacment or disconnect of the hvac system control head. No test plan information to address this.
• 10106603Aug 12, 2016Equipment. Direction to perform system reset after component replacment or disconnect of the hvac system control head. No test plan information to address this.
• 10106591Aug 10, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode
• 10107901Aug 5, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Directions to deactivate transport safeguard mode in replacement radios. No directions to address this in the repair manual or scan tool.
• 10107881Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. Instructions to manually set service internal maximum values after instrument cluster replacement, to prevent false messages to the customer.

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