2009 Volkswagen Touareg Technical Service Bulletins

642 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. 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.

• 10241286May 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10052336May 9, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: some vehicles may experience a misfire and/or reduced engine performance.
• 10243065May 6, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242403May 6, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239794Apr 26, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown. After installing the -J345- trailer recognition control module (vehicles with PR code 1D8 only), wiring harness and plug, the following steps need to be performed in order to enable the system.
• 10252907Apr 12, 2013Equipment. Radio Navigation Unit Security Label
• 10238960Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Fuel system, Engine cooling. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10238959Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Fuel system, Engine cooling. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10252906Apr 5, 2013Equipment. RNS 510 ? Radio Preset Display
• 10237730Apr 5, 2013Equipment. Be aware that the 24 RNS-510 radio presets are not band dependent, and can be programmed to any mix of AM, FM, or satellite stations. The presets shown on the display will not change when switching between bands.
• 10243047Apr 1, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242385Apr 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252900Mar 29, 2013Equipment. GPS Antenna Concerns
• 10252225Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Vehicles Equipped with Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone ? Pairing of Android Phones
• 10237721Mar 29, 2013Equipment. When pairing an Android phone to the Bluetooth system, a few extra steps may be necessary. Follow the instructions below to pair the phone:
• 10253177Mar 27, 2013Other or unknown. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10239554Mar 27, 2013Equipment. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10252905Mar 22, 2013Equipment. MDI Control of Apple Devices with Lightning Connector (iPhone 5, iPad fourth generation, iPod Nano seventh generation)
• 10252227Mar 22, 2013Equipment. Replacement Radio/Navigation Unit has no Sound
• 10237723Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. In order to switch the unit out of this mode, hold down the forward seek button, the back seek button, and the music button at the same time until the unit shuts down. Once the unit is powered back ?ON? the safeguard mode will be deactivated.
• 10253483Mar 12, 2013Engine cooling. Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension
• 10242400Mar 11, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Engine…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252220Mar 8, 2013Equipment. All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
• 10052040Mar 8, 2013Engine cooling. Volkswagen: it is a normal occurrence for the electric coolant fans to continue to run after the ignition is switched off.
• 10242399Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Fuel system, Body and structure. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239403Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures key blade to mechanism. If roll pin is sticking out on either side (as shown below), do not replace key. Instead, use appropriate sized punch and hammer to drive in the roll pin so that it is flush with edge of mechanism.
• 10125635Feb 22, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician Helpline VTA case while performing diagnosis for a diesel particulate filter, manual transmission repair, or turbocharger concern, it is recommended to complete the related worksheet/check sheet before calling. This document informs where Worksheets/Check Sheets are available on ServiceNet.
• 10125612Feb 22, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Factory Installed Media-In (MDI), Updated Programming for Various iPod Concerns): The update programming procedure in this document addresses the following concerns: ? Music skips at beginning of track. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
• 10125613Feb 15, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10125626Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? may be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This indicates the cluster is in Production mode. Production mode is not the same as ?Transport? mode. This document infroms of the difference between Production, and Transport mode.
• 10238941Jan 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. When servicing the timing chain sprocket or removing the vibration damper, be aware that one bolt holds both the vibration damper (harmonic balancer) and the crankshaft timing chain sprocket to the crankshaft. Once the damper is removed, the crankshaft should not be rotated unless special tool spacer T10368 has been installed. The crankshaft timing chain sprocket and spur gear drive on the crankshaft have a…
• 10238940Jan 18, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. CBFA 2.0T TSI Engine
• 10241263Jan 15, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10122244Jan 15, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults): Fuel quality impacts the operating performance, efficiency and service life of the engine. The use of poor quality fuels may result in deposit build up on the fuel injectors and intake valves. This may result in a rough running condition, sporadic misfires, or cold start misfire faults storing in the ECM fault memory.
• 10241351Jan 14, 2013Fuel system, Brakes. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10050079Dec 3, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. Revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap.
• 10072613Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071285Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157780Nov 14, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (20R9 Service Action Kit Allocation): This document informs of the submission of additional 20R9 kits for dealership?s use. The document instructs parts managers to use the kits to address any affected inventory vehicles, so that the campaign is completed prior to retail sale. The document also informs how additional kits can be ordered.
• 10156182Nov 14, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (20R9 Service Action Kit Allocation): This document informs of the submission of additional 20R9 kits for dealership?s use. The document instructs parts managers to use the kits to address any affected inventory vehicles, so that the campaign is completed prior to retail sale. The document also informs how additional kits can be ordered.
• 10157804Nov 13, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K)…
• 10157750Nov 13, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (20R9 Service Action Kit Allocation): Volkswagen will be sending an additional allocation of 20R9 kits for dealership?s to use. In addition to any customer vehicles showing the 20R9 service action open the kits are to be used to address any affected inventory vehicles, so that the campaign is completed prior to retail sale. This document informs how to acquire additional kits as…
• 10156232Nov 13, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K)…
• 10156149Nov 13, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (20R9 Service Action Kit Allocation): Volkswagen will be sending an additional allocation of 20R9 kits for dealership?s to use. In addition to any customer vehicles showing the 20R9 service action open the kits are to be used to address any affected inventory vehicles, so that the campaign is completed prior to retail sale. This document informs how to acquire additional kits as…
• 10252230Nov 6, 2012Engine cooling. TDI ECM Software Update (FED_EMS)
• 10241754Nov 6, 2012Engine cooling. TDI ECM Software Update (FED_EMS)
• 10157773Nov 6, 2012Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TDI ECM Software Update): This ECM Software update to address customer satisfaction issues. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
• 10156174Nov 6, 2012Engine, Equipment. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TDI ECM Software Update): This ECM Software update to address customer satisfaction issues. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
• 10067121Nov 6, 2012Engine, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253203Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding

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