2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Technical Service Bulletins

664 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10125599May 26, 2017Equipment. Update to existing article that addressed additional diagnostics for lean running concerns.
• 10125598May 19, 2017Electrical system. Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information
• 10125597May 19, 2017Equipment. Tip to perform GFF feedback for test plan issues.
• 10125584May 9, 2017Equipment. Update technical publication to include model year 2018 Atlas
• 10125596May 5, 2017Forward collision avoidance. Example of devices, modifications or alterations that can impede Adaptive Cruise Control Radar Sensor function.
• 10120736Apr 28, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Direction to check for loose connections resulting in erratic operation
• 10120735Apr 28, 2017Engine cooling. Steps to address false misfire indication
• 10120092Apr 12, 2017Engine, Electrical system. Update existing technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10120088Apr 12, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
• 10123175Mar 31, 2017Equipment. Log information to identify the type of 5F MIB2 Infotainment module.
• 10123173Mar 31, 2017Equipment. Update tech tip to include 2017 model year applicability.
• 10123168Mar 30, 2017Equipment. Idler roller for ribbed bely now available as a parts kit.
• 10123166Mar 6, 2017Engine cooling. Remove engine coolant from parts table.
• 10128045Feb 15, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin was updated per powertain team and warranty team. Info from this bulletin is combined with TB 2031075 (V241208) and 2038161 (V241506) due to warranty extension claiming/processing confusion. (Basically 3 technical bulletins covering the same DTC were combined into 1 technical bulletin). By combining the three technical bulletins it allowed for archiving (removal from publication) of V241208…
• 10128053Feb 10, 2017Engine. To add model year 2016 and 2017 applicability and reminder about Programming Activation of Oil Pressure Regulation/Retraction on all models with 1.8L CPKA and CPRA engines after engine assembly, cylinder head or turbocharger replacement.
• 10128044Feb 9, 2017Equipment. Technician instruction and check sheet which should be completed before contacting VW Technician Helpline.
• 10128042Feb 8, 2017Equipment. Update Technical bulletin to include model year 2016 and 2017 models.
• 10128048Feb 3, 2017Equipment. Update technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10152538Feb 1, 2017Body and structure, Brakes, Latches, locks and linkages, Visibility (wipers…. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10128055Feb 1, 2017Equipment. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10121047Jan 30, 2017Engine cooling. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10126452Jan 25, 2017Equipment. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10126453Jan 23, 2017Equipment. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10121033Jan 20, 2017Equipment. Update tech tip to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10121032Jan 20, 2017Equipment. Update tech tip to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10121025Jan 18, 2017Equipment. Update procedure removing camshaft and rocker inspection and or replacement. Update part number suffix.
• 10126454Jan 4, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10121008Dec 19, 2016Electrical system. VAG03366 in ABS Module
• 10122119Dec 9, 2016Electrical system. Direction to utilize genuine Apple cable when using Apple CarPlay for the MIBII system
• 10122122Dec 2, 2016Electrical system. Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control.
• 10121007Dec 2, 2016Engine. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10144716Nov 30, 2016Equipment. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10130156Nov 25, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. Clarification of normal operation to prevent unnecessary repair attempts
• 10130148Nov 23, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Wear of the camshaft bearing bridge can cause axial movement of the camshaft resulting in faults stored.
• 10130154Nov 22, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additions claiming instruction with options.
• 10144717Nov 14, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10130139Nov 11, 2016Electrical system. Updated direction to address no communication concerns with the -J519- Vehicle Electrical System Control Module.
• 10130155Nov 4, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Repair direction to address fault code B201A that sets after replacement of the J794 infotainment module. Include model year 2017 for all models with MIB2 radios
• 10098788Nov 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Additional updated version to address a further change in part numbers.
• 10098787Nov 4, 2016Equipment. Updated diagnostic direction to address new concerns in regards to apply carplay connection on mibii equipped vehicles.
• 10130127Nov 3, 2016Equipment, Engine, Engine cooling. Additional repair instruction should a replacement line be required, to prevent reoccurance.
• 10144700Nov 1, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10126785Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
• 10126899Oct 28, 2016Equipment. Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
• 10126894Oct 28, 2016Equipment. Specific area of concern being pointed out to the technician to address false outbound Car Net calls
• 10144736Oct 27, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10126891Oct 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Update to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10126866Oct 25, 2016Steering. Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
• 10126863Oct 25, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Update model year applicability.
• 10126861Oct 24, 2016Equipment. Update to model year applicability.

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