2016 Volkswagen Jetta Technical Service Bulletins

825 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. 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.

• 10143530Jan 28, 2016Equipment, Engine. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10213854Jan 26, 2016Engine cooling, Other or unknown. All Volkswagen engines are filled to a specific volume before leaving the factory. This level may vary depending on the testing conditions, but will always be within the allowable specification for engine protection.
• 10213836Jan 22, 2016Air bags. Airbag Issues.
• 10236477Jan 20, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list.
• 10213875Jan 20, 2016Electrical system, Other or unknown. Release Notes Supplement.
• 10213844Jan 20, 2016Engine cooling, Other or unknown. VW Engine Oil Capacities.
• 10143529Jan 20, 2016Equipment, Engine. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10121998Jan 20, 2016Equipment, Engine. Job Aid ? VW Engine Oil Capacities (Gasoline, Diesel, Hybrid Engines)
• 10213874Jan 19, 2016Electrical system, Other or unknown. Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.
• 10121052Jan 18, 2016Equipment. Reminder that ODIS Service V3.0.0 is now available for installation, and that it is mandatory on all diagnostic devices used on vehicles covered by the new vehicle warranty. With the release of V3.0.0. Installation DVDs are no longer used. New installations on new devices and re-installations on existing devices are now performed directly from the web server
• 10213860Jan 15, 2016Equipment, Other or unknown, Electrical system. Protection Activated on Radio after Cluster Replacement.
• 10236476Jan 13, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list.
• 10126862Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126458Jan 13, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10213856Jan 12, 2016Brakes. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation completely.
• 10121090Jan 12, 2016Suspension. Addressess Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.
• 10213830Jan 11, 2016Equipment. Goodwill Package.
• 10121055Jan 7, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. Validation for Door locking issue
• 10236479Jan 6, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10126875Jan 6, 2016Electrical system. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10213873Jan 5, 2016Electrical system, Other or unknown. Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.
• 10213842Jan 4, 2016Other or unknown. Monthly Updates.
• 10121060Jan 4, 2016Equipment. Amount of Inbound requests year-to-date overview
• 10122125Dec 18, 2015Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Airbag Control Module Software Update): This is to inform dealers that on or about December 18, due to the implementation of a new SVM code, a revised version of the 69L7 UPDATE will be available in ServiceNet immediately and will be visible in Elsa within the next few days due to system limitations.
• 10213827Dec 17, 2015Equipment. Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
• 10122149Dec 17, 2015Air bags. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (Airbag Control Module Software Update): During vehicle startup, the airbag control module may misidentify engine vibrations and/or vehicle movement due to an overly sensitive self-test of the rollover sensor. This condition results in DTC B200000 ?Control module faulty? being permanently recorded in the airbag control module, and the airbag warning light coming on in the instrument cluster.
• 10122123Dec 17, 2015Equipment. Vehicle Emission Control Information Label: The Vehicle Emission Control Information Label contains the word ?AIR? when it should not. This makes the label non-compliant with Federal Regulations. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The procedure for servicing the vehicle, and a customer letter example are also available.
• 10076051Dec 17, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
• 10122150Dec 16, 2015Electrical system, Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Rain Sensor is not Functioning): Rain sensor may not have been activated at the factory. The product solution for this issue was to Recode the body control module. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
• 10122130Dec 16, 2015Air bags. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Airbag Control Module Software Update): During vehicle startup, the airbag control module may misidentify engine vibrations and/or vehicle movement due to an overly sensitive self-test of the rollover sensor. The dicument informs dealers of the issue and the importance to ensure that every affected vehicle gets updated before delivery to consumers
• 10122129Dec 16, 2015Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Emissions Recall Vehicle Emission Control Information Label): The Vehicle Emission Control Information Label contains the word ?AIR? when it should not. This makes the label non-compliant with Federal Regulations. The corrective action for this issue was to Install a corrected Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
• 10122152Dec 11, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Discover Media and MIB2 PQ Composition Media Radio Malfunctions): This document discusses customer reporting of the following symptoms.
• 10122158Dec 9, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Discover Media and MIB2 PQ Composition Media Radio Malfunctions): This document discusses customer reporting of the following symptoms.
• 10122153Dec 9, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages): When beginning diagnosis for customer concerns related to functionality of the Car-Net system, it is important to understand that the symptom(s) may not be related to any problem with the vehicle itself. If there are any problems with the AT&T 3G service and/or a service interruption or outage with the Verizon…
• 10122144Dec 7, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid): This document informs that Multiple components SHOULD NOT be replaced for 1 misfiring cylinder. Repeat repairs must be carefully addressed to identify the root cause of the concern. If misfires are determined to be related to a specific component(s) (fuel injector, spark plug, ignition coil), replace only one defective component at a time and re-evaluate the…
• 10122142Dec 4, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips (Customer concerns of their iPhone not connecting or having sporadic connections when using Apple CarPlay in the AppConnect environment): Ensure a cable certified by Apple is being used (a cable purchased from Apple or the cable that came with the phone). Non-certified or cables that are knotted, worn or extremely long will exhibit connectivity concerns. Cable adapters may also cause connectivity concerns.
• 10213831Nov 8, 2015Equipment. Customer Goodwill Package.
• 10123069Aug 12, 2015Equipment. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
• 10123068Aug 12, 2015Equipment. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
• 10123067Aug 12, 2015Equipment. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
• 10123066Aug 12, 2015Equipment. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 130,000 miles.
• 10123105Aug 7, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Listed in the table in this document are the time units used in the calculation of the Prepaid PDI (PPDI) payment through model year 2016.
• 10123097Aug 7, 2015Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Vibration or Noise When Braking): Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. This document contains the method to diagnose, and to service this issue
• 10123096Aug 7, 2015Steering, Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration issues): When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: - Brake pedal pulsation - Vibration felt in vehicle body - Steering wheel shakes For brake vibration or pulsation concerns, brake disc machining is allowed. This document contains the fault codes to diagnose and service this issue. It also contains fault codes to inquire if the…
• 10123010Jul 30, 2015Equipment. Service Information (Temporary Warranty Process and Parts Return Program): During the Market Introduction of the all-new MIB II Infotainment system, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information relative to the infotainment system to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns. This document informs of they types of information that will be collected.
• 10123011Jul 22, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the windshield, rear window and wiper blades, should be checked first. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
• 10123015Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. This…
• 10123013Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
• 10128105Jun 29, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10122991Jun 24, 2015Fuel system. Technical Bulletin: This document contans information for Diesel Fuel System Diagnoses and Repair.

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