2020 Volkswagen TiguanService bulletins

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.

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.
10184282Dec 1, 2020Equipment. This dealer memo is an informational memo regarding the previous communication we sent out for the OCU3 Replacements. Dealers are still asking questions and we wanted to clarify further. The previous issue was fixed on 11/20/2020.
10183580Nov 20, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling, Fuel system. Customer states MIL-on with P0556 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states MIL-on with P2421 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states seat memory inoperative Customer states fuel…
10183388Nov 18, 2020Equipment. This dealer memo is an informational memo regarding to stop OCU3 Replacement until after 11/20/2020.
10183579Nov 12, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0556 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states MIL-on with P0463 P2068 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer states seat memory inoperative Customer states…
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.
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.
10181809Oct 21, 2020Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0556 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0463 P2068 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken Customer states MIL-on with Misfire code Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer…
10181808Oct 19, 2020Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine, Suspension, Equipment. Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0556 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0463 P2068 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer…
10181425Oct 15, 2020Engine cooling. Engine oil level checking, updated to include model year 2021
10181430Oct 14, 2020Engine, Suspension, Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0556 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0463 P2068 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken Customer states clutch pedal makes noise No crank, no start Customer…
10181405Oct 13, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Our records indicate that a backend systems (cellular network) issue disrupted the Car-Net registration process for vehicles included in this service action. As a result, the green light for the Car-Net system is not on. In order for these owners to get the 5-year Car-Net remote access package that came with the vehicle, a manual reset of the Car-Net module is required.
10181409Oct 12, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Our records indicate that a backend systems (cellular network) issue disrupted the Car-Net registration process for vehicles included in this service action. As a result, the green light for the Car-Net system is not on. In order for these owners to get the 5-year Car-Net remote access package that came with the vehicle, a manual reset of the Car-Net module is required.
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.
10181428Oct 1, 2020Equipment, Fuel system, Other or unknown, Suspension, Engine. Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0556 MIL-on P04F0 and/or P0441 Customer states MIL-on with P0111 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0463 P2068 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken Customer…
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.
10180569Sep 21, 2020Electrical system. Diagnostic assistance when installing accessory remote start kit
10180115Sep 16, 2020Electrical system, Engine cooling, Body and structure. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0556 MIL-on P04F0 and/or P0441 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0463…
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.
10180114Sep 11, 2020Electrical system, Body and structure, Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0463 P2068 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts…
10180113Sep 9, 2020Body and structure, Equipment, Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0463 P2068 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts…
10180101Sep 4, 2020Equipment, Brakes. Antilock brake function test direction.
10179133Aug 28, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Brakes. Autonomous data event gathering
10179132Aug 28, 2020Equipment, Steering. J453 replacement details
10179146Aug 25, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0463 P2068 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts…
10179139Aug 24, 2020Equipment. Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed. To include additional models and model year applicability. A.C. Compressor Replacement, GFF Required Regardless of Concern and Flush Requirement
10178834Aug 18, 2020Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0463 P2068 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts…
10178574Aug 14, 2020Equipment, Engine. Bevel Box Leak
10178546Aug 14, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken Customer states clutch pedal makes…
10178545Aug 12, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on…
10178589Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Recall Reminder Part Labels
10178544Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on…
10178420Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Metadata update.
10178422Aug 7, 2020Equipment. metadata adjustment.
10178419Aug 7, 2020Engine cooling. Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
10178421Aug 6, 2020Equipment. To include additional model year applicability and procedural steps for A.C. line pin removal & installation.
10178423Aug 3, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on…
10177865Jul 28, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P0442 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting…

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.