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.

• 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.
• 10238512Jun 12, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. Increased resistance at the pins of the T14 connector in the engine wiring harness, causing fault code P0236 Turbocharger Boost Sensor (A) Circ. Range Performance.
• 10120170Jun 12, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Turbocharger Boost Sensor issues): Increased resistance at the pins of the T14 connector in the engine wiring harness, causing Turbocharger Boost Sensor (A) Circ. Range Performance issues. The production solution to this issue is Optimized crimping of the engine wiring harness to avoid circuit faults. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the…
• 10070449Jun 12, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10056394Jun 12, 2014Engine cooling. Volkswagen: increased resistance of pins of t14 connector in engine wiring harness is causing turbocharger boost sensor (a) circuit range performance to have fault code p0236. Model 2013-2014 tiguan.
• 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.
• 10120154Jun 6, 2014Steering. 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.
• 10069143Jun 6, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253215Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239592Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10238615Jun 4, 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.
• 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.
• 10243010May 12, 2014Exterior lighting, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242348May 12, 2014Body and structure, Electrical system, Engine cooling, Transmission and…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 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
• 10124409May 9, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (Equipped With RNS-510 Radio?Unit Start-Up and Boot-Up Operation): The navigation unit may be slow to respond at times when memory use is high. This may include boot-up time after vehicle start up or times when multiple features are in use. Symptoms may be described as ?Locks Up?, ?Freezes?, or ?No Response?. Switching modes (i.e. broadcast radio to SAT), Rear View Camera or soft-touch keys could be…
• 10243009May 5, 2014Steering, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242347May 5, 2014Steering, Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252941May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor
• 10252922May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor
• 10237765May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent (G-052-164). Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities under repair manual, maintenance, fluid capacity table. If the fluid is not blue in color, drain the fluid, remove the sensor and clean with cleaner (D-009-401-04) or equivalent.
• 10237746May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent (G-052-164). Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities under repair manual, maintenance, fluid capacity table. If the fluid is not blue in color, drain the fluid, remove the sensor and clean with cleaner (D-009-401-04) or equivalent.
• 10124408May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tech Tips (Washer Level Sensor issues): This document discusses approved windshield washer fluids and the damages non - approved fluids can cause. The document also informs on the procedure to Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent
• 10124407May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor issues: The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. This documet explains thelocation of the procedure to Validate that the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent
• 10241261May 1, 2014Body and structure. Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint
• 10238511May 1, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Increased resistance at the pins of the T14 connector in the engine wiring harness, causing fault code P0236 Turbocharger Boost Sensor (A) Circ. Range Performance.
• 10124388May 1, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Turbocharger Boost Sensor / Range Performance issues): Increased resistance at the pins of the T14 connector in the engine wiring harness, causing fault code P0236 Turbocharger Boost Sensor (A) Circ. Range Performance. The production solution for this issue is Optimized crimping of the engine wiring harness to avoid circuit faults. This document also provides the location of the nessary wiring…
• 10070448May 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10124367Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
• 10252921Apr 18, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Windshield Washer
• 10252221Apr 18, 2014Equipment. All Navigation Radios-All Models
• 10239534Apr 18, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor

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