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.

• 10189160Mar 12, 2021Equipment. A/C cap leak diagnosis.
• 10189158Mar 12, 2021Electrical system. Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10189159Mar 11, 2021Equipment. Immobilizer Key/Key Remote Adaptation Test Plan, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10189157Mar 10, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10188558Mar 3, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10188562Mar 2, 2021Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
• 10188553Mar 1, 2021Fuel system. VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10187574Feb 26, 2021Equipment. MQB KESSY adaptation tip.
• 10187573Feb 24, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10187577Feb 22, 2021Engine cooling. Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
• 10187516Feb 19, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Calibration Mirror(s) information for special tool VAS 6430
• 10187514Feb 19, 2021Engine cooling. Update models and model year applicability.
• 10187513Feb 17, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10187519Feb 16, 2021Equipment. Bevel Box Leak
• 10186978Feb 8, 2021Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021
• 10187512Feb 3, 2021Engine cooling. This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year
• 10186979Feb 1, 2021Engine cooling. Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
• 10186583Jan 29, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). Data link diagnostics and tips
• 10186570Jan 29, 2021Equipment. MQB KESSY adaptation tip
• 10186406Jan 29, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10186575Jan 28, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof water intrusion repair.
• 10186589Jan 26, 2021Brakes. A/C requirements, update to title.
• 10186578Jan 25, 2021Equipment. Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
• 10185656Jan 15, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Update to address DTC U300100 after a Charging System Concern, Discharged Battery or Battery Replacement
• 10185676Jan 14, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
• 10185216Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Updated key ordering protocol
• 10185211Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Rear lid basic settings
• 10185168Dec 18, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Battery Id for testing
• 10185155Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10184285Dec 8, 2020Electrical system. Instruction on how to create S/D cards used to update programming on various control modules.
• 10183509Nov 17, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Update to include additional components in parts table.
• 10183576Nov 11, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
• 10182515Nov 5, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10182428Nov 5, 2020Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Updated counts for this emissions recall are shown below. At this time, the campaign is around 30% complete in both the USA and Canada overall, with approximately 103,000 vehicles already repaired.
• 10182514Nov 4, 2020Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information.
• 10182509Nov 2, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers.
• 10181982Oct 29, 2020Equipment. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
• 10181978Oct 29, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system. Volkswagen is providing an Engine and Transmission Control Module (ECM/TCM) software update to address elevated tailpipe emissions that were found during vehicle testing. This software will also improve drivability and provide other diagnostic improvements. Update to vehicle count and updated claiming instructions due to additional criteria X4.
• 10181425Oct 15, 2020Engine cooling. Engine oil level checking, updated to include model year 2021
• 10181426Oct 13, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Update to software version management (SVM) radio programming due to corrupted data server providing different software number rather than what the bulletin stated.
• 10181412Oct 8, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed if they meet the criteria.
• 10181413Oct 2, 2020Brakes, Engine, Steering. Mandatory fastener.
• 10180603Sep 25, 2020Equipment, Brakes. Antilock brake function test direction.
• 10180585Sep 25, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10180556Sep 25, 2020Body and structure. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10180053Sep 16, 2020Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Volkswagen is providing an Engine and Transmission Control Module (ECM/TCM) software update to address elevated tailpipe emissions that were found during vehicle testing. This software will also improve drivability and provide other diagnostic improvements.
• 10180111Sep 15, 2020Body and structure. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10180090Sep 15, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Volkswagen is providing an Engine and Transmission Control Module (ECM/TCM) software update to address elevated tailpipe emissions that were found during vehicle testing. This software will also improve drivability and provide other diagnostic improvements.
• 10180101Sep 4, 2020Equipment, Brakes. Antilock brake function test direction.

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