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.

• 10205492Dec 8, 2021Equipment. Volkswagen is inviting selected corporate vehicle drivers to participate in a voluntary program designed to validate the effectiveness of using an over-the-air (OTA) process for software updates.
• 10205518Dec 6, 2021Electrical system. Battery testing using VW special tools, updated to include additional model year applicability and include I.D.4.
• 10205494Dec 3, 2021Equipment. Explanation of error message received from scan tool when erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in Control Module -623- after repair.
• 10205428Dec 1, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10203676Nov 22, 2021Fuel system, Other or unknown. This Document was revised to include 2022 Model Year information
• 10203476Nov 8, 2021Electrical system. Update to model year applicability.
• 10203452Nov 5, 2021Electrical system. Diagnostic assistance for Hands free calling, Voice commands, Emergency call and Communication.
• 10202843Oct 28, 2021Engine. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10202581Oct 26, 2021Equipment. Additional safety related Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10201751Sep 28, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10201941Sep 25, 2021Electrical system. Over the air SW flash for OCU3 Low 302
• 10201484Sep 9, 2021Equipment. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to add "Atlas Only" to clamping washer required part in parts table.
• 10201479Sep 3, 2021Engine cooling. Republication of archived technical tip for water leak testing fixture.
• 10200723Aug 26, 2021Electrical system. Rest procedure for OCU
• 10200722Aug 26, 2021Electrical system. Ready status for J949 Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit. Model/model year update to existing tip.
• 10200454Aug 18, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. SD creator instruction, updated to include model year 2022.
• 10200453Aug 13, 2021Electrical system. Immobilizer Key adaptation test plan. Update to model applicability.
• 10200459Aug 12, 2021Equipment. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to correct part number.
• 10199924Aug 4, 2021Equipment. A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10199785Jul 28, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
• 10199783Jul 28, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10199496Jul 22, 2021Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. Gathering of data for Autonomous Emergency Braking
• 10198579Jun 29, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10198577Jun 24, 2021Equipment. Vehicle delivery by-pack instruction.
• 10198232Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10198231Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption measurement.
• 10198230Jun 22, 2021Engine, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10198245Jun 21, 2021Engine cooling. Properly checking and reading engine oil level instruction
• 10198233Jun 21, 2021Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM)
• 10198166Jun 21, 2021Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine. VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10198169Jun 18, 2021Equipment. Navigation for addressing incorrect Part direction.
• 10198168Jun 18, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Car-Net technical handling.
• 10197674Jun 11, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Reverse gear function note.
• 10197983Jun 3, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10197675Jun 3, 2021Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Prism mirror Owner's manual
• 10194497May 25, 2021Equipment. R1234YF A/C Flush instruction, updated instruction step 27.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10189154Mar 12, 2021Engine cooling. 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…
• 10189159Mar 11, 2021Equipment. Immobilizer Key/Key Remote Adaptation Test Plan, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10189155Mar 11, 2021Engine cooling. 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…
• 10189157Mar 10, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

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