2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Technical Service Bulletins

858 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. 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.

• 10239842Jul 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis
• 10120233Jul 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding (GFF). This document is for identifying the issue for diagnosis.
• 10238003Jul 16, 2014Engine cooling. When accelerating after a change of direction (forward or reverse) a one-time clicking or popping noise occurs in the front left or front right of the vehicle.
• 10120232Jul 16, 2014Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Clicking or Popping Noise from the Front Suspension after a Change in Direction): When accelerating after a change of direction (forward or reverse) a one-time clicking or popping noise occurs in the front left or front right of the vehicle. The concern is due to the relative movement of the outward drive axle spline in the wheel bearing. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10069681Jul 16, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243031Jul 14, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242369Jul 14, 2014Engine cooling, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10120205Jul 11, 2014Fuel system. Tech Tips (Fuel line connections): Be aware that fuel lines are color coded on vehicles with return fuel pressure lines. The black line is for fuel pressure supply and the blue line is for fuel pressure return.
• 10250695Jul 10, 2014Fuel system. Carefree Maintenance Coverage for Interim Oil Changes for Certain 2009 ? 2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Minnesota Only (US Dealers
• 10239233Jul 10, 2014Fuel system. Because Volkswagen supports the development and use of renewable fuels (such as biodiesel fuel blends), customers with certain 2009-2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine vehicles registered in the State of Minnesota only will receive a communication in July 2014 regarding the use of biodiesel fuel blends in their vehicles.
• 10238600Jul 4, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. For the flywheel/flexplate, please be certain the correct shim is installed between it and the crankshaft (reference VWIQ120). When installing a torque converter, press the torque converter hub through the…
• 10120207Jul 4, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. This document also contains advice on the installation of these devices
• 10241268Jul 2, 2014Equipment. PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing
• 10120213Jul 2, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs on the service a vehicle shouold received when it has successfully reached a dealership. ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and…
• 10238002Jun 24, 2014Suspension. When accelerating after a change of direction (forward or reverse) a one-time clicking or popping noise occurs in the front left or front right of the vehicle.
• 10120163Jun 24, 2014Engine cooling, Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Clicking or Popping Noise from the Front Suspension after a Change in Direction): When accelerating after a change of direction (forward or reverse) a one-time clicking or popping noise occurs in the front left or front right of the vehicle. The concern is due to the relative movement of the outward drive axle spline in the wheel bearing. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10069680Jun 24, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242344Jun 23, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10072444Jun 23, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239537Jun 19, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning Blows Warm, Compressor-Condenser Refrigerant Hose
• 10239536Jun 19, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning Blows Warm, Compressor-Condenser Refrigerant Line
• 10120166Jun 19, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning Blows Warm, Compressor-Condenser Refrigerant Hose): The air conditioning refrigerant hose may come in contact with compressor pulley due to engine vibration. This document gives examples of the new production solution parts to solve this issue. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking…
• 10120165Jun 19, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning Blows Warm, Compressor-Condenser Refrigerant Line): The air conditioning refrigerant line may come in contact with compressor pulley due to engine vibration. The production soluion for this issue was a New refrigerant pipe, upper coolant hose and double clip. This document informs on how to install the new parts. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis…
• 10070411Jun 19, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070410Jun 19, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239535Jun 18, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning Blows Warm, Compressor-Condenser Refrigerant Line
• 10120164Jun 18, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning Blows Warm, Compressor-Condenser Refrigerant Line): The air conditioning refrigerant line may come in contact with compressor pulley due to engine vibration. The production solution to this issue was a New refrigerant pipe, upper coolant hose and double clip. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for…
• 10070409Jun 18, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243005Jun 16, 2014Suspension, Steering, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242343Jun 16, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10072443Jun 16, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241315Jun 11, 2014Engine. Update Programming, Slow Speed Stumble Possibly Following Starting/Restart, May Contain Fault Code P0087
• 10120161Jun 11, 2014Electrical system, Fuel system. Technical Bulletin (Slow Speed Stumble Possibly Following Starting/Restart issues): Customer may state the vehicle intermittently shudders and/or stumbles at slow speeds after short periods of parking following a drive cycle. This production solution to this issue was Improved ECM software for Make Year 2015 Tiguan, prior models require a software update. This document informs on the software versions nessary for…
• 10069623Jun 11, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243004Jun 9, 2014Tires, Electrical system, Equipment, Interior lighting, Steering, Exterior…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242342Jun 9, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238972Jun 6, 2014Tires, Wheels. The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. There are many different tire dressing products available. When choosing a product please pay close attention to its contents. Always use a water based product.
• 10120155Jun 6, 2014Wheels, Tires. Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. This document informs that The use of non-water based products will increase the risk of causing damage to painted surfaces. The document also gives graphical examples of the dame that can occur if non-water based products are used.
• 10253215Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239592Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10120169Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.
• 10243003Jun 2, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242341Jun 2, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10253207May 30, 2014Other or unknown, Electrical system. Washer Level Sensor
• 10239584May 30, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor
• 10124402May 30, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Washer Level Sensor): The issue is caused by the outside influence of non-approved formulated washer fluids. Non-approved washer fluids leave a clear film coating on the sensor probes, insulating the probes so they cannot read the fluid level. This This document informs Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent. Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities…
• 10239391May 28, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. For an upcoming campaign that will include all MY09-14 TDI (CBEA/CJAA) vehicles, we need to test the SVM3339 code in 200 vehicles of various model-years and engine/transmission combinations.
• 10124417May 23, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Engine Control Module Fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder?): This document informs that DTC P130A ?Hide Cylinder? indicates that excessive misfiring has occurred. As a result, the ECM has turned off a fuel injector to prevent catalyst damage. To address this fault, diagnose and repair all misfire concerns that are present. Repairing the other faults will resolve the P130A.
• 10239400May 9, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. The alarm siren may activate immediately after opening the door, after unlocking using the physical key. A delay time of 15 seconds can be utilized to prevent this action as per the owner?s manual instruction.
• 10124411May 9, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (Alarm System Activates Immediately After Opening the Door When Using the Key): The alarm siren may activate immediately after opening the door, after unlocking using the physical key. A delay time of 15 seconds can be utilized to prevent this action as per the owner?s manual instruction. This document informs of the options avaliavle to delay a cars alarm reaction

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