2018 Volkswagen Jetta Technical Service Bulletins

658 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10161234Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.
• 10161227Jun 12, 2019Equipment. This Document was revised on page 2. The verbiage was changed from the cusomter's perspective to the dealer's persepective
• 10161221Jun 12, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Side mirror glass cracked
• 10161220Jun 12, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Side mirror glass cracked
• 10161219Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Customer states remote key inoperative
• 10161218Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Customer states remote key inoperative
• 10161215Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10161214Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.
• 10161213Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161212Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Apple Car-Play information for initialization issues
• 10161211Jun 12, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Addressing Component Protection display
• 10161186Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161204Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Brakes, Vehicle speed control, Body and structure. Autonomous Braking Diagnostic Protocol
• 10161203Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161202Jun 11, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161183Jun 11, 2019Equipment. Addressing Component Protection display . Update model and model year applicability.
• 10161181Jun 11, 2019Equipment. Remote key programming instruction.
• 10161175Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Alternative diagnosis for lean fuel trim.
• 10161267Jun 10, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Body and structure. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P1556 Customer states MIL-on with P0197 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10161296Jun 4, 2019Exterior lighting. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10160841May 29, 2019Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P1558 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10160843May 28, 2019Equipment. To update special part number in repair step 26.
• 10160831May 23, 2019Equipment. This document outlines fixes within the ODIS vehicle diagnostic software for various test plans.
• 10160326May 16, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Air bags, Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10159819May 8, 2019Engine cooling. Oil leak at oil inlet hose of turbocharger. 1.4L (CZTA) engine only.
• 10159823May 7, 2019Air bags, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states there is a rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10159820May 7, 2019Equipment. Updated to include additional labor operations due to labor time updates in Elsa.
• 10159814May 6, 2019Equipment. Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wagon, 2004 Phaeton, 2013-2016 Jetta Hybrid, 2004 R32 and 1995-2006 Cabrio.
• 10159822May 3, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Air bags. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states there is a rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states front windshield is distorted/warped Customer states airbag light on
• 10160839May 2, 2019Electrical system. Software Version Update, Enhancements and Fixes. Also includes 1998 Beetle.
• 10159821May 1, 2019Air bags, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states front windshield is distorted/warped Customer states airbag light on
• 10159497Apr 29, 2019Equipment. Adhesive circular. Note: also includes 2004 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, GTI,
• 10159422Apr 24, 2019Equipment, Air bags, Seats, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the sunshade is binding The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10159285Apr 19, 2019Electrical system. UDS Basic settings directions
• 10159419Apr 18, 2019Equipment, Air bags, Seats, Body and structure. Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the sunshade is binding The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states no/low heat output Customer states drivers front seat does not move…
• 10158729Apr 16, 2019Lane departure. Driver Assist Topics. This bulletin also applies to the 2018 Touareg and the 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB.
• 10158733Apr 12, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down Customer states the sunshade is binding The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10158710Apr 5, 2019Equipment. Relay Terminal Assignments. This also applies to 2019 Beetle Convertible and 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB.
• 10158731Apr 1, 2019Seats, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down Customer states the sunshade is binding Customer states the windshield is cracked The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10159012Mar 31, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Valve spring diagnosis.
• 10159015Mar 29, 2019Exterior lighting. Adaptive front lighting descriptive
• 10159010Mar 27, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10156554Mar 27, 2019Equipment, Seats, Body and structure. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down, Customer states the sunshade is binding, The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative, Customer states AC inoperative, Customer states no/low heat output, Customer states…
• 10156553Mar 22, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down, Customer states the sunshade is binding, Customer states MIL-on and/or multiple warning lights
• 10156552Mar 19, 2019Body and structure, Electrical system, Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down, Customer states the sunshade is binding, Customer states MIL-on and/or multiple warning lights, Customer states Kessy inoperative possibly with "Keyless Defective" in MFI
• 10159017Mar 18, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Update to model year applicability. Generator Replacement Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing.
• 10156559Mar 18, 2019Steering. The fault code in this document was revised on page 2. One extra zero was provided.
• 10159013Mar 15, 2019Equipment. Indication of horn chirp operation. The horn confirmation requires two rapid presses of the lock button on the key fob to sound. If the door lock confirmation sounds after pressing the lock button quickly, twice, the vehicle is performing as designed and no repairs are needed.
• 10156551Mar 15, 2019Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states 2nd row seat rattles while driving, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the sunshade is binding, Customer states MIL-on and/or multiple warning lights, Customer states Kessy inoperative possibly with "Keyless Defective" in MFI,
• 10159016Mar 12, 2019Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

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