2020 Volkswagen GTI Technical Service Bulletins

397 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 10220342Sep 6, 2022Body and structure. update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
• 10218954Aug 30, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
• 10218953Aug 25, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance
• 10218611Aug 22, 2022Electrical system. Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
• 10217846Aug 11, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Additional instruction before replacing A/C compressor. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10217667Aug 3, 2022Engine cooling, Equipment. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
• 10216555Jul 21, 2022Back-over prevention (rear camera), Forward collision avoidance. Unwanted Autonomous Braking instruction. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10214809Jun 28, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)
• 10214807Jun 28, 2022Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption measurement.
• 10214745Jun 23, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
• 10214795Jun 22, 2022Brakes. Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
• 10214771Jun 22, 2022Other or unknown, Brakes. Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking. Update to include model year and worksheet.
• 10214750Jun 22, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.
• 10214748Jun 22, 2022Other or unknown, Brakes. Brake repair or replace worksheet.
• 10214801Jun 21, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling. This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06. Revised to reflect the Vehicle Eligibility
• 10214766Jun 15, 2022Other or unknown, Equipment. VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.
• 10214485Jun 15, 2022Fuel system. Gasoline quality.
• 10214471Jun 15, 2022Engine cooling. Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
• 10214473Jun 14, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Auto Trans fluid requirements.
• 10214472Jun 14, 2022Engine cooling. Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
• 10214757Jun 13, 2022Other or unknown, Engine cooling. Checking engine oil during PDI.
• 10214802Jun 10, 2022Engine cooling, Equipment. This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06
• 10214800Jun 10, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling. This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06
• 10214769Jun 8, 2022Electrical system, Other or unknown. Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
• 10214484Jun 8, 2022Engine cooling. Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include ID.4
• 10214759Jun 6, 2022Equipment, Other or unknown. VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.
• 10214482Jun 6, 2022Engine cooling. Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10212929May 26, 2022Engine, Engine cooling. Engine oil pressure priming.
• 10212136May 18, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.
• 10212133May 16, 2022Electrical system. Battery Testing and Charging using recommended VW test equipment.
• 10211926May 12, 2022Electrical system. Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
• 10210539Apr 26, 2022Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10210428Apr 15, 2022Equipment. This dealer memo is an informational memo explaining the new mobile app (formerly Car-Net app) as well as new tips for March.
• 10210433Apr 12, 2022Electrical system. Parking Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings.
• 10210225Apr 7, 2022Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation. Update model year applicability to include 2022.
• 10209265Mar 22, 2022Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10209100Mar 14, 2022Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption measurement. Update procedure and work sheet.
• 10209098Mar 10, 2022Equipment. MQB KESSY adaptation tip. Updated to include Taos.
• 10208920Mar 2, 2022Electrical system. Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw.
• 10208466Feb 24, 2022Engine cooling. Update model and model year applicability, introduce new coolant G12Evo.
• 10208284Feb 21, 2022Engine. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10207829Feb 4, 2022Equipment. Modified diagnosis for Car Net® 2.0 - Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit -J949- Green Light Does Not Illuminate
• 10207832Feb 3, 2022Brakes. Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
• 10206949Jan 28, 2022Equipment, Other or unknown. Over-the-Air Software Updates dealer communication
• 10206820Jan 21, 2022Engine, Equipment, Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10206817Jan 5, 2022Equipment, Body and structure. Water under transportation wrapping appears as paint defect. Update model year applicability.
• 10204722Dec 15, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
• 10205520Dec 13, 2021Electrical system. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to include Atlas front bumper R & I w/ labor operation number
• 10205517Dec 13, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10205519Dec 8, 2021Brakes. Bake Vibration, Pulsation, Noise when braking during PDI

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