2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Technical Service Bulletins

521 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 10193577May 11, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10193007May 7, 2021Latches, locks and linkages. Hood latch input required for adapting immobilizer test plan success.
• 10193030May 3, 2021Equipment. Bevel box leak. Update to remove labor operation number 44051900 per Saga and Elsa updates.
• 10191559Apr 30, 2021Equipment. Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both systems are displaying the same campaign information, including OPEN/CLOSED status, repair date as well as criterions at the same time without any discrepancy.
• 10191131Apr 28, 2021Body and structure, Suspension, Seats. Customer states front suspension noise while driving 3rd row seat lift strap detached Hood release inoperative Rear tailgate strut broken/loose/detached
• 10191133Apr 26, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward
• 10190527Apr 16, 2021Other or unknown, Equipment. Trailer hitch install, module programming, Update to existing Tip
• 10190221Apr 9, 2021Equipment. Parts ordering information
• 10190251Apr 7, 2021Seats, Suspension, Body and structure. Customer states front suspension noise while driving 3rd row seat lift strap detached Rear tailgate strut broken/loose/detached
• 10190226Apr 7, 2021Steering. Correction for noise steering column when rotating steering wheel.
• 10190250Apr 5, 2021Body and structure, Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on P0087, P0148 and/or P053F Customer states front suspension noise while driving Rear tailgate strut broken/loose/detached
• 10190228Apr 5, 2021Engine, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10189597Mar 29, 2021Suspension. Customer states MIL-on P0087, P0148 and/or P053F Customer states front suspension noise while driving MFI in cluster warning U0199 Rear tailgate strut broken/loose/detached
• 10189593Mar 26, 2021Electrical system. Rest procedure for Control Module for Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit -J949-
• 10189595Mar 24, 2021Equipment. A/C system flush instruction. Updated to include an additional flush machine.
• 10189592Mar 24, 2021Suspension. Customer states MIL-on P0087, P0148 and/or P053F Customer states front suspension noise while driving MFI in cluster warning U0199 Rear tailgate strut broken/loose/detached Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10189596Mar 23, 2021Equipment. Bevel box leak. Update to include a manufactures date break.
• 10189310Mar 19, 2021Fuel system. Evap diagnosis for fuel cap tether issues.
• 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.
• 10188559Mar 2, 2021Electrical system. Remote Key Battery replacement. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 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
• 10186980Feb 9, 2021Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code No crank, no start Customer states no voice output during calls / micro phone inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 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.
• 10186592Jan 21, 2021Fuel system, Other or unknown. Customer states MIL-on with P2421 Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states no voice output during calls / micro phone inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10185656Jan 15, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Update to address DTC U300100 after a Charging System Concern, Discharged Battery or Battery Replacement
• 10185678Jan 14, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P2421 Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states no voice output during calls / micro phone inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 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.
• 10185677Jan 4, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P2421 Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states no voice output during calls / micro phone inoperative Customer states fuel odor/leak in the rear part of the vehicle (without a punctured fuel tank, hoses or pipes) or difficulty fueling fuel tank or fuel coming back up filler neck
• 10185216Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Updated key ordering protocol

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