2011 Volkswagen Touareg Technical Service Bulletins

894 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 10125819Jun 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements): At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or the machines used to flush the transmissions. This applies to all standard automatic and DSG transmissions.
• 10253205Jun 7, 2013Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10239582Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10125813Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence or a factory issue. This document informs what is under coverage for wiper blade issues.
• 10239428Jun 6, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open
• 10125815Jun 6, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The sunroof's "Basic Setting" has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. When the sunroof is closed and the rotary switch is pressed down in the closed direction for longer than 10 seconds, the basic setting program of the sunroof motor is initiated, and previous sunroof travel limits are lost.
• 10240650Jun 5, 2013Equipment. We would like to inform you that the FAQ for Service Action 20T8 has been revised to include additional information for dealers to share with customers about the misfueling guard.
• 10239556May 30, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10242406May 28, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238577May 24, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. When diagnosing a vehicle concern, and fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder? is found in the Engine Control Module (ECM), be aware that Engine Control Module (ECM) fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder? indicates a cylinder shut down and does not require diagnosis.
• 10238019May 22, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10240677May 15, 2013Engine cooling. Install Misfueling Guard
• 10243066May 13, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242404May 13, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 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
• 10237694May 3, 2013Seats, Electrical system. Customer concern of seat backrest in a different position when re-entering the vehicle may be caused by customer contacting backrest adjustment switch while exiting the vehicle. To prevent contact with switch, install updated switch trim panel with added cover over backrest adjustment switch as shown below. Be aware that the trim panel part number is based on vehicle trim level. Part numbers are as follows.
• 10071151May 3, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10240895May 2, 2013Equipment, Brakes. Updated Owner?s Manual Information ? Electronic Parking Brake
• 10243051Apr 29, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242389Apr 29, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10238949Apr 26, 2013Engine cooling. After a cold start, the engine coolant temperature gauge will slowly rise to approximately 190° F. When the F265 mapped thermostat opens, the gauge may drop by approximately 60° F before again rising to 190° F. No repairs should be attempted for this normal concern. F265 is pictured below.
• 10070795Apr 26, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239396Apr 24, 2013Equipment. Customer may report that radio intermittently displays one station while audio is from a different station.
• 10238036Apr 24, 2013Steering. Power Steering Rack Vibrations in Steering Wheel The customer
• 10069841Apr 24, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238018Apr 19, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10252907Apr 12, 2013Equipment. Radio Navigation Unit Security Label
• 10241283Apr 11, 2013Engine cooling. Update Programming - MIL ON, DTC P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275 and/or P0278 Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10239555Apr 11, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10067147Apr 11, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052304Apr 11, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: due to the diagnostic strategy being too sensitive, and fault codes stored in ecm memory, software for ecm needs improving. Models 2011-2012 touareg.
• 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
• 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:
• 10069546Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253177Mar 27, 2013Other or unknown. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10239554Mar 27, 2013Equipment. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10238061Mar 20, 2013Body and structure. Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
• 10243063Mar 18, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242401Mar 18, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10253483Mar 12, 2013Engine cooling. Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension

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