2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Technical Service Bulletins

739 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 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.
• 10239576Oct 13, 2014Other or unknown. Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages (U.S. Only)
• 10121611Oct 13, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages): This document informs how to service potiential Interruptions and Outages. When beginning diagnosis for customer concerns related to functionality of the Car-Net system, it is important to understand that the symptom(s) may not be related to any problem with the vehicle itself.
• 10253198Oct 7, 2014Other or unknown, Equipment. Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
• 10239575Oct 7, 2014Equipment. Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
• 10121612Oct 7, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Infotainment Worksheet): This bulletin provides instructions and information for completing and submitting the updated web version of the Infotainment Worksheet. Like the previous version, the Infotainment Worksheet allows more detail to be provided for repairs related to the Infotainment System (radio, navigation, Bluetooth, telephone systems, etc.). The new web version provides an easier…
• 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
• 10121624Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (By-Pack At Delivery): Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery. Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs how to tell the difference.
• 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…
• 10252208Sep 19, 2014Brakes. AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement
• 10120272Sep 19, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting guided function of either the J393 or J519 or control module OBD of J393 or J519 then selecting adaptation channel 99.
• 10120270Sep 19, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement): This document informs when replacing the Air Conditioning compressor it is necessary to flush the entire system to remove all the PAG oil. Replacement AC compressors come with a full charge of oil. Any time another compressor is installed with a different vendor (such as Sanden to Denso) it is necessary to replace all the oil in the…
• 10242501Sep 16, 2014Equipment. Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
• 10120286Sep 16, 2014Equipment. "Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist: This document informs the seller of a vehicle with a checklist to cover the experience of a customer who is interested in purchasing a vehicle"
• 10061621Sep 16, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252942Sep 5, 2014Equipment. Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
• 10241271Sep 5, 2014Equipment. Prepaid PDI Time Units (U.S. Only)
• 10241340Sep 2, 2014Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
• 10120329Sep 2, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market that meet the Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard
• 10241339Aug 22, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Oil Consumption Measurement
• 10124480Aug 22, 2014Steering. Tech Tips (Electro - Steering issues): 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
• 10124471Aug 22, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change…
• 10242432Aug 21, 2014Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Engine, Brakes. Fluid capacity chart
• 10120333Aug 21, 2014Equipment. Tiguan - 2015 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up, and running.
• 10073248Aug 21, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10231110Aug 11, 2014Equipment. 00 14 09 - 2028059 Prepaid PDI Time Units
• 10124473Aug 5, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Prepaid PDI Time Units): Listed in the table within this document are the time units used in the calculation of the Prepaid PDI (PPDI) payment through model year 2015
• 10242682Aug 4, 2014Electrical system. ODIS Service Update
• 10242679Aug 1, 2014Fuel system. Elsa newsletter
• 10241270Jul 30, 2014Equipment. By-Pack At Delivery
• 10120215Jul 30, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery): Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs of the difference between the two and includes info about the MDI cables included in the by-pack
• 10238619Jul 18, 2014Wheels, Suspension. This can be the due to the Encoder Ring being ground down on the wheel bearing hub unit, resulting in a damaged part.
• 10120208Jul 18, 2014Brakes. Tech Tips (ABS/TPMS light is on due to wheel speed sensor fault as a result of the Front Wheel Bearing / Wheel Speed Sensor swapping issue): This document informs of the Damage caused from swapping the speed sensors left to right (or vice versa) during 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.
• 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
• 10241269Jul 10, 2014Equipment. By-Pack At Delivery
• 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.
• 10120214Jul 10, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (By-Pack At Delivery): Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs of the difference
• 10242368Jul 7, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 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
• 10238026Jul 3, 2014Brakes. Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration (U.S. Only)
• 10238025Jul 3, 2014Brakes. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.
• 10120231Jul 3, 2014Brakes, Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Vibration or Noise When Braking): Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also…

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