2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Technical Service Bulletins

750 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10161204Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Brakes, Vehicle speed control, Body and structure. Autonomous Braking Diagnostic Protocol
• 10161203Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161202Jun 11, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161183Jun 11, 2019Equipment. Addressing Component Protection display . Update model and model year applicability.
• 10161181Jun 11, 2019Equipment. Remote key programming instruction.
• 10162085Jun 10, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P1556 Customer states MIL-on with P0197 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10161267Jun 10, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Body and structure. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P1556 Customer states MIL-on with P0197 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10161292Jun 7, 2019Steering. Steering wheel heater.
• 10161290Jun 4, 2019Electrical system. Testing open circuit voltage of key batteries.
• 10161289Jun 4, 2019Lane departure. Update to warranty table damage code.
• 10160841May 29, 2019Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P1558 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10160843May 28, 2019Equipment. To update special part number in repair step 26.
• 10160847May 24, 2019Electrical system. Start/Stop: Auto Stop Standby Operation.
• 10160831May 23, 2019Equipment. This document outlines fixes within the ODIS vehicle diagnostic software for various test plans.
• 10160327May 17, 2019Equipment. addressing -G238- Air Quality Sensor Air Conditioning Inop.
• 10160326May 16, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Air bags, Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10159823May 7, 2019Air bags, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states there is a rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10159816May 7, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10159814May 6, 2019Equipment. Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wagon, 2004 Phaeton, 2013-2016 Jetta Hybrid, 2004 R32 and 1995-2006 Cabrio.
• 10159822May 3, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Air bags. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states there is a rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states front windshield is distorted/warped Customer states airbag light on
• 10159821May 1, 2019Air bags, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states front windshield is distorted/warped Customer states airbag light on
• 10159497Apr 29, 2019Equipment. Adhesive circular. Note: also includes 2004 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, GTI,
• 10159422Apr 24, 2019Equipment, Air bags, Seats, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the sunshade is binding The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10159338Apr 19, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided. This bulletin also includes the 2018, 2019 Alltrack and 2020 Arteon.
• 10159285Apr 19, 2019Electrical system. UDS Basic settings directions
• 10159419Apr 18, 2019Equipment, Air bags, Seats, Body and structure. Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the sunshade is binding The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states no/low heat output Customer states drivers front seat does not move…
• 10159424Apr 16, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. VWSSP 850153 - Self Study Program / Automatic Transmission 09P
• 10158729Apr 16, 2019Lane departure. Driver Assist Topics. This bulletin also applies to the 2018 Touareg and the 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB.
• 10158733Apr 12, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down Customer states the sunshade is binding The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10158674Apr 8, 2019Body and structure. Noise from B-Pillar while driving. Update to labor operation numbers per Elsa update. This is for the Tiguan LWB.
• 10158710Apr 5, 2019Equipment. Relay Terminal Assignments. This also applies to 2019 Beetle Convertible and 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB.
• 10158708Apr 5, 2019Electrical system. Power rear lid function. The vehicles are Tiguan LWB
• 10158732Apr 3, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Seats. Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down Customer states the sunshade is binding Customer states the windshield is cracked The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10158731Apr 1, 2019Seats, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down Customer states the sunshade is binding Customer states the windshield is cracked The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10158675Apr 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof Water Leak, Updated metadata to assist viewing in other websites. The vehicles are Tiguan LWB.
• 10159012Mar 31, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Valve spring diagnosis.
• 10159015Mar 29, 2019Exterior lighting. Adaptive front lighting descriptive
• 10159010Mar 27, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10156556Mar 27, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof Water Leak, Reduced Adhesion Causing Loose Seal
• 10156554Mar 27, 2019Equipment, Seats, Body and structure. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down, Customer states the sunshade is binding, The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative, Customer states AC inoperative, Customer states no/low heat output, Customer states…
• 10156553Mar 22, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down, Customer states the sunshade is binding, Customer states MIL-on and/or multiple warning lights
• 10156548Mar 22, 2019Fuel system. Diagnostic for injector circuit concerns. Remove Jetta applicability and update procedure instruction.
• 10156567Mar 20, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. In-Line Fuses for Sunroof LED Modules
• 10156563Mar 19, 2019Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). In-Line Fuses for Sunroof LED Modules
• 10156552Mar 19, 2019Body and structure, Electrical system, Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down, Customer states the sunshade is binding, Customer states MIL-on and/or multiple warning lights, Customer states Kessy inoperative possibly with "Keyless Defective" in MFI
• 10159017Mar 18, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Update to model year applicability. Generator Replacement Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing.
• 10156559Mar 18, 2019Steering. The fault code in this document was revised on page 2. One extra zero was provided.
• 10159013Mar 15, 2019Equipment. Indication of horn chirp operation. The horn confirmation requires two rapid presses of the lock button on the key fob to sound. If the door lock confirmation sounds after pressing the lock button quickly, twice, the vehicle is performing as designed and no repairs are needed.
• 10156551Mar 15, 2019Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states 2nd row seat rattles while driving, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the sunshade is binding, Customer states MIL-on and/or multiple warning lights, Customer states Kessy inoperative possibly with "Keyless Defective" in MFI,
• 10159016Mar 12, 2019Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

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