2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Technical Service Bulletins

1,002 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10121268Mar 2, 2015Fuel system. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements.
• 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
• 10121197Feb 13, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: The document discusses proper engine oil level diagnosis and servicing issues
• 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
• 10143531Jan 5, 2015Engine, Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer compliants: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10253202Dec 19, 2014Other or unknown. Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages (U.S. Only)
• 10239579Dec 19, 2014Other or unknown. Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages (U.S. Only)
• 10242997Dec 15, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure, Engine cooling…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242996Dec 8, 2014Body and structure, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241341Dec 5, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Engine Oil Level
• 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.
• 10122643Nov 26, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 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…
• 10240872Nov 11, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10122644Nov 11, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 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…
• 10241272Oct 21, 2014Equipment. By-Pack At Delivery
• 10253201Oct 20, 2014Electrical system. Car-Net? Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information
• 10239578Oct 20, 2014Equipment. Car-Net? Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information
• 10121609Oct 20, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information): For informational purposes this document informs of Software related fault codes Software operating characteristics Swapping of OCU During PDI, LED does not illuminate issues Unsuccessful Over The Air Registration (OTAR) Does not include the "S" trim for Passat, Jetta, Beetle, and Tiguan.
• 10238948Oct 17, 2014Engine cooling. A change was made to the engine Oil Filter Adapter (OFA) for 2014 Model Year vehicles that resulted in a change in the oil filter element. It is important to note that the two different designs are Not interchangeable. Failure to install the correct oil filter WILL result in permanent engine damage.
• 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.
• 10121576Oct 16, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil-on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 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.
• 10253199Oct 13, 2014Other or unknown. Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages (U.S. Only)

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