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.

• 10243062Mar 11, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242400Mar 11, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Engine…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241281Mar 11, 2013Engine cooling. Update Programming to Eliminate Cold Start - Rough Idle Concern
• 10069607Mar 11, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252220Mar 8, 2013Equipment. All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
• 10252211Mar 8, 2013Lane departure. Speed Warning Selection
• 10069538Mar 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10125649Feb 15, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Communication to Owners of 2009-2013 MY Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Illinois - Using Biodiesel Fuel Blends): Due to Illinois state tax incentives for biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Illinois. Volkswagen will continue to honor the terms and conditions of Volkswagen Limited Warranties…
• 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
• 10125631Feb 8, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (Keyless Entry Remotes Inoperative issue): If all keyless entry remotes are inoperative but power door locks work from buttons inside vehicle, static current measuring mode may be active in the Diagnostic interface for databus (Gateway). This document informs how to deactivate Static current measuring mode.
• 10125628Feb 1, 2013Seats. Tech Tips (Front Seat Backrest is in a Different Position When Re-entering the Vehicle): 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 in this document.
• 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
• 10236500Jan 14, 2013Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 10072640Dec 14, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10050079Dec 3, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. Revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap.
• 10252241Nov 14, 2012Other or unknown, Equipment. Emission Label
• 10241765Nov 14, 2012Equipment, Engine cooling. Emissions Label (FED_EMS)
• 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.
• 10157778Nov 14, 2012Equipment. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 24U5 Emissions Label): This update has been proactively released to replace the emissions label on the vehicle.
• 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.
• 10156180Nov 14, 2012Equipment. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 24U5 Emissions Label): This update has been proactively released to replace the emissions label on the vehicle.
• 10067128Nov 14, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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…
• 10236504Nov 12, 2012Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 10253203Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10252198Nov 2, 2012Body and structure. Front Seat Backrest is in a Different Position When Re-entering the Vehicle
• 10252197Nov 2, 2012Body and structure. Front Seat Backrest is in a Different Position When Re-entering the Vehicle
• 10241259Nov 2, 2012Equipment. PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing
• 10239580Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10237693Nov 2, 2012Electrical 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.
• 10157792Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
• 10157783Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ?…
• 10157767Nov 2, 2012Seats. Tech Tips (Front Seat Backrest is in a Different Position When Re-entering the Vehicle): This document informs on the hardware installed to prevent accidental movement of the seat when exiting the vehicle.
• 10156194Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
• 10156185Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ?…
• 10156168Nov 2, 2012Seats, Equipment. Tech Tips (Front Seat Backrest is in a Different Position When Re-entering the Vehicle): This document informs on the hardware installed to prevent accidental movement of the seat when exiting the vehicle.
• 10071150Nov 2, 2012Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253439Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Engine cooling. Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines (Except Routan) - REVISED

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