2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Technical Service Bulletins

1,062 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10121263Mar 2, 2015Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative issue diagnosis): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass may slide down into the door, or the rear glass motor operates but the glass does not move
• 10121211Feb 27, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips: Tiguan-Alarm Horn Tone Weak or Abnormal When Locking
• 10121210Feb 27, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips: Instrument Cluster Illumination
• 10121184Feb 23, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: This document concerns the sensitivity of the washer solvent level sensor (G33) can be affected by the type, concentration, and the presence of additives in the washer solvent currently in the tank. The operation of the level sensor relies on the composition of the solvent to provide an accurate message on the solvent level. Incorrect concentration and the presence of additives can contaminate…
• 10121213Feb 20, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: RNS-510 Radio?Unit Start-Up and Boot-Up Operation issues
• 10121192Feb 20, 2015Engine cooling. Tech Tips: Generator Charging Concern Diagnosis Tip - One Way Clutch Pulley Testing
• 10121196Feb 16, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger
• 10143465Feb 13, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121194Feb 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
• 10121276Jan 21, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Tech Tips (Rear View Camera Inoperative issues): The rear view camera operates in conjunction with the rear parking aid system. If there are no faults in the radio or rear view camera, be sure to check the parking aid system for faults. Buzzer or sensor faults must be corrected for proper rear view camera operation.
• 10058138Jan 21, 2015Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Volkswagen: before rear view camera is properly operational, should be connected to buzzer or sensor faults and working in conjunction with rear parking aid system. Models 2009-15 tiguan, cc, passat, touareg.
• 10121246Jan 20, 2015Fuel system. Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
• 10121252Jan 16, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips: Diagnosis and operation of the washer pump for Electrical malfunction in circuit in the BCM
• 10143466Jan 15, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121249Jan 9, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: Equipping vehicles With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip
• 10121214Jan 9, 2015Air bags. Tech Tips: Covers concerns with Both the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) and Airbag systems working together
• 10242996Dec 8, 2014Body and structure, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239210Dec 8, 2014Other or unknown. Quick Reference Update Guide
• 10239831Dec 3, 2014Equipment. Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
• 10238962Nov 28, 2014Electrical system, Brakes. Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10122627Nov 28, 2014Wheels. Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis): This document informs of a procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10238935Nov 27, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10122629Nov 27, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10241274Nov 17, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10122618Nov 17, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults): Fuel quality impacts the operating performance, efficiency and service life of the engine. The use of poor quality fuels may result in deposit build up on the fuel injectors and intake valves. This may result in a rough running condition, sporadic misfires, or cold start misfire faults storing in the ECM fault memory.
• 10122625Nov 14, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Electro ? Steering - DTC 01309 008 ?No Communication with -J500-? is Stored in the ABS/ESP Module Only): This document informs If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the directions in this document…
• 10242358Oct 27, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241345Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
• 10239806Oct 22, 2014Other or unknown, Fuel system. Crank, No Start after Long Periods without Driving
• 10121619Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This documentation informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications. The production solution to service this issue is that no production change…
• 10238616Oct 17, 2014Steering. This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center. Please reference VWIQ video: http://tech.vw-iq.com/video.php?id=324
• 10121561Oct 17, 2014Engine cooling. Tech Tips (2.0L CCTA/CBFA Coolant Leak or Repeat Coolant Leak from the Water Pump Area): Inspect the water pump for signs of contact with engine oil. Engine oil may cause the water pump gasket to swell, which may lead to a coolant leak. This document informs of the precaustions necessary if a water pump replacement is necessary.
• 10121288Oct 17, 2014Steering, Wheels. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10241273Oct 15, 2014Body and structure. Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint
• 10121623Oct 15, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint): This document informs how to remove paint contaminants such as rail dust and industrial fallout from exterior paint.
• 10238621Oct 10, 2014Brakes, Wheels. Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints:
• 10121536Oct 10, 2014Fuel system, Equipment. Tech Tips (ECM Fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low" Will Not Clear): This document informs to clear static ECM fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low", add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10121171Oct 10, 2014Wheels. Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis): This document informs of a procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints.
• 10253197Oct 6, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Update Programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)
• 10243017Oct 6, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Electrical system, Fuel…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242355Oct 6, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Engine cooling, Fuel system…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239574Oct 6, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Update Programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)
• 10121613Oct 6, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)): This document informs Programming contained in software level(s) 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010, 0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0015, 0016 for certain RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8) radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints for model year 2012 (SVM 383F). Programming contained in software level 0006, 0007, 0008 for certain RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8) radios may…
• 10238938Oct 3, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Install a vacuum gauge on the dipstick tube and check crankcase vacuum at idle. Compare to a known good vehicle. If the vacuum reading is lower than the comparison vehicle, visually inspect for oil leaks between the engine and the transmission. Smoke test the crankcase by connecting the EVAP smoke machine to the dipstick tube and inspect for leaks at the rear main seal (this will limit pressure to 2 PSI). DO NOT…
• 10121607Oct 3, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (RNS 510? Replacement Radio/Navigation Unit has no Sound): Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. This document informs how to deactivate the safeguard mode.
• 10238965Sep 26, 2014Steering, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention…. Some Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Passat vehicles equipped with electromechanical power steering have the G85 steering angle sensor located in the steering rack. These vehicles do not have a G85 in the steering column. To determine G85 location, check the J500 Power steering control module part number in the GFF printout. Do not use the part number on the steering rack for this check.
• 10120273Sep 26, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Tech Tips (2009-2015 Jetta, Eos, Rabbit, Golf, GTI, Passat, CC, and Tiguan Equipped with Electromechanical Power Steering ? G85 Location Identification Tip): Ths document informs of the location of the G85 steering sensor. The sensors expected settings, and which vehicles do not have this sensor for electromechanical power steering.
• 10239541Sep 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
• 10120316Sep 24, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): 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. Debris can be…
• 10239593Sep 23, 2014Electrical system. Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start (KESSY) Module Replacement

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