2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Technical Service Bulletins

506 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10202349Oct 13, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension, Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states airbag light on Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on…
• 10202218Oct 5, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10201755Sep 30, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling, Body and structure, Suspension. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10201751Sep 28, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10201941Sep 25, 2021Electrical system. Over the air SW flash for OCU3 Low 302
• 10201937Sep 17, 2021Equipment. Over the air SW flash for OCU3 Low 302 Over the air SW flash for MIB 805
• 10201484Sep 9, 2021Equipment. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to add "Atlas Only" to clamping washer required part in parts table.
• 10201479Sep 3, 2021Engine cooling. Republication of archived technical tip for water leak testing fixture.
• 10201476Sep 3, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10200723Aug 26, 2021Electrical system. Rest procedure for OCU
• 10200722Aug 26, 2021Electrical system. Ready status for J949 Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit. Model/model year update to existing tip.
• 10200561Aug 23, 2021Electrical system. MIB3 Infotainment software update. Update to warranty table time units.
• 10200454Aug 18, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. SD creator instruction, updated to include model year 2022.
• 10200462Aug 16, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. MIB3 Infotainment software update. Updated to clarify GFF Time Units.
• 10200450Aug 16, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10200453Aug 13, 2021Electrical system. Immobilizer Key adaptation test plan. Update to model applicability.
• 10200452Aug 13, 2021Equipment. Update models and model year applicability to existing Tip for climate control settings.
• 10200459Aug 12, 2021Equipment. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to correct part number.
• 10200461Aug 10, 2021Equipment. MIB3 Infotainment software update.
• 10200460Aug 10, 2021Equipment. MIB3 Infotainment software update.
• 10199924Aug 4, 2021Equipment. A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10199784Jul 29, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. Bevel box leak. Update to warranty table for clarity.
• 10199785Jul 28, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
• 10199783Jul 28, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10199496Jul 22, 2021Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. Gathering of data for Autonomous Emergency Braking
• 10199375Jul 21, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10199226Jul 7, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10199225Jul 1, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10198579Jun 29, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10198577Jun 24, 2021Equipment. Vehicle delivery by-pack instruction.
• 10198227Jun 23, 2021Engine cooling, Suspension, Body and structure, Seats. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving 3rd row seat lift strap detached Hood release inoperative
• 10198232Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10198231Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption measurement.
• 10198230Jun 22, 2021Engine, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10198229Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling. Corrected oil specifications to "VW 508 00 Use Synthetic Oil 0W-20"
• 10198245Jun 21, 2021Engine cooling. Properly checking and reading engine oil level instruction
• 10198233Jun 21, 2021Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM)
• 10198166Jun 21, 2021Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine. VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10198169Jun 18, 2021Equipment. Navigation for addressing incorrect Part direction.
• 10198168Jun 18, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Car-Net technical handling.
• 10197674Jun 11, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Reverse gear function note.
• 10197981Jun 7, 2021Equipment. Infotainment diagnosis updated to include Taos model
• 10197983Jun 3, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10197675Jun 3, 2021Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Prism mirror Owner's manual
• 10197984Jun 2, 2021Body and structure, Engine cooling, Suspension. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving 3rd row seat lift strap detached Hood release inoperative Rear tailgate strut broken/loose/detached
• 10197662Jun 2, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10194497May 25, 2021Equipment. R1234YF A/C Flush instruction, updated instruction step 27.
• 10193923May 20, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
• 10193921May 19, 2021Suspension, Seats. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving 3rd row seat lift strap detached Hood release inoperative Rear tailgate strut broken/loose/detached
• 10193924May 18, 2021Equipment. Removing musty odor from A/C system. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

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