2018 Volkswagen Golf R TSBs

Turbocharger repair or replace due to stuck wastegate.

How to measure engine oil consumption.

Proper engine oil level before leaving the factory.

Engine misfire diagnostic aid.

Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire

For applicable Settlement Class Vehicles, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty will be extended to cover 50% of the repair...

This supporting FAQ is for the Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension Class Action Settlement.

Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S.

Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards

Turbocharger wastegate stuck, DTCs P2563 and or P00AF stored in engine/motor control module.

Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant

Engine Oil Standards

A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards

How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement

Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick

Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid

Fuel additive to help with misfire faults

Engine Oil Standards

Engine oil quality standards

Engine Assembly Tip

Engine Replacement Tip

Engine No Start, ECM shorted due to incorrect battery removal

Engine oil quality standards

Engine oil quality standards

Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance Plans Interim AdBlue Refills -? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer

Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer

This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen Carefree...

VW Engine oil quality standards

VW Engine oil quality standards

VW Engine oil quality standards

VW Engine oil quality standards

VW Engine oil quality standards

VW Engine oil quality standards

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.

Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.

Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)

Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.

Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.

This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue refills under the...

Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer

Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer

Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil ) excluding Routan & ID.4attachments.

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments.

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments.

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments.

Engine oil consumption measurement.

VW engine oil specifications.

VW engine oil specifications.

Checking engine oil during PDI.

Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.

Engine misfire diagnostic aid.

Engine oil pressure priming.

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Engine oil consumption measurement.

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Properly checking and reading engine oil level instruction

Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid.

Engine oil consumption measurement.

Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.

Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match...

Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

Engine oil level checking, updated to include model year 2021

Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.

Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.

Timing chain reset adaptation.

Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.

Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.

Engine Oil Checking at Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI).

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

Engine oil quality standards.

Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.

Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.

Update to model year applicability.

Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document

Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may cause engine damage

Engine replacement tip

Coolant leak at the coolant pump

Diagnostic protocol for engine noise with cam timing faults

Technicians may find during PDI that the oil level is below the full mark, but still within the hash marks on the engine...

Additional Maintenance Section: ADDED: (1.4L Jetta only) to "Coolant pump toothed belt: Check at 150,000 miles, then...

17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil...

Standard Maintenance Section: Moved: "Exterior Lighting" from Extended Maintenance Section.

Standard Maintenance Section: Added "boots" to "Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from below) for leaks...

Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw.

Coolant Bleed Procedure

GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement

G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.

CV Boot replacement

Internal Moisture Accumulation

Additional reporting

Fluid requirements

KESSY Key adaptation

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

Helpline & Parts Dept.

Repair action for DTC P0C29.

Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw

Generator Replacement

KESSY Key Adaptation.

This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01

Driver Seat, Memory Set procedure.

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06.

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06

Release Notes Supplement.

Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.

Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.

Customer Notification 3G-Sunset

VW Car-Net - Letter MY 2017-2019

This Document was revised to include 2022 Model Year information

"Dealer Communication - FOLLOW-UP 3G Sunset for MY2014-MY2019 Car-Net Equipped Vehicles"

Additional safety related Inquiry and Reporting instruction.

This dealer memo is an informational memo regarding 3G Sunset for MY14-19 Car-Net Equipped Vehicles

Vehicle delivery by-pack instruction.

Parts ordering information

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

MQB KESSY adaptation tip.

This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year

Data link diagnostics and tips

MQB KESSY adaptation tip

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).

Mandatory fastener.

Autonomous data event gathering

metadata adjustment.

To include additional model year applicability and procedural steps for A.C.

Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.

Apple Car Play Information

New machine version added to table.

Apple car play function.

By-pack instruction for PDI, include additional model year applicability.

By-pack instruction for PDI, include additional model year applicability.

Autonomous data event gathering

Tip to address coding

Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication - March 10, 2020

ERP fault information.

Remote start diagnostic information.

Car Net Direction summary

Direction for APP connect

Added: Torque Spec table

Include additional photo's of water ingress.

Include additional photo's of water ingress.

TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB

Customer states remote key inoperative

Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.

Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.

Apple Car-Play information for initialization issues

Customer states remote key inoperative

Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.

Apple Car-Play information for initialization issues

Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.

Adhesive circular. Note: also includes 2004 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, GTI,

VWSSP 890183 - Self Study Program / The 2019 Jetta Introduction

UDS Basic settings directions

The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.

MIBII Informational Document

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

MIBII Informational Document

MIBII Informational Document

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part...

Loss of 15 power defeat process.

Voice Command button operation.

MIB2 system Identification tip

DTC Status Bit Definitions.

Indication of alternative use of scan tool to facilitate Immobilizer adapation after key replacement.

To include an additional model year applicability.

This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.

Tip for newer style keys/KESSY system for verification of mechanical function, prior to programming attempts.

Tip to address antennae issues in conjunction with DTCS B10F411, B105413

J428 adaptation to address loss of function after repairs

Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan

New document

How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool

3G Sunset Update

Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.

Update model year applicability to include 2023.

ACC Calibration Process

Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates.

Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates.

update to required vehicle wash shampoo.

Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning...

MQB KESSY adaptation tip.

Update model and model year applicability, introduce new coolant G12Evo.

3G Sunset Update - E-mail

3G Sunset Update

This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.

Update to model year applicability.

SD creator instruction, updated to include model year 2022.

Immobilizer Key adaptation test plan.

Software Version Management (SVM)

Immobilizer Key/Key Remote Adaptation Test Plan, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.

Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021

Updated to include an additional model year applicability.

Updated key ordering protocol

Update to include additional components in parts table.

Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information.

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

Water Migration Under the RAPGARD transportation protection.

Update brochure part number and recording URL.

Updated to include model year 2021

Updated to include 2021 Model year applicability.

Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

Generator replacement, updated to include model years 2020 & 2021

Additional Guided Functions programming assistance.

Update to model metadata to accommodate 2019 Jetta pull-ahead.

Update to existing information.

Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant.

Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant.

Update model applicability to MY 2020.

Update to include latest model years.

Update to model year and model applicability

Update to mode; and model year applicability.

Update to mode; and model year applicability.

Update to mode; and model year applicability.

Update to metadata model code in authoring system.

Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

Update model and model year applicability.

Quick Reference Update Guide.

Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models.

SD Set-up to Obtain Software updates.

Update to bulletin model metadata selection.

Update vehicle metadata.

Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.

Update vehicle metadata.

Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.

To update special part number in repair step 26.

Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

Update additional model year applicability with VIN range.

Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability

Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

Update additional model year applicability with VIN range.

Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability

Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

Blind spot updates.

Blind spot software version management (SVM) instructions.

Information for additional diagnosis should the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera not calibrate, complete...

Update to include additional model and model year applicability.

Updated existing tip to include latest model years for explanation of P130A

Direction to verify software levels to address P1612/U03000

Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.

Direction to complete update of J428 upon replacement.

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

Information to assist with preventing calibration errors

This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi...

Update technical publication to include model year 2018 Atlas

Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle...

Inspecting sensors for damage

Battery testing

Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.

Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns

Flushing an R1234YF A/C circuit using a flush machine

Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger.

Dealer Letter to announce Repair Available - Service Action 34K1 / TCM Software

Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger

Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger

Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing.

Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger.

Park Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings.

Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit.

Battery adaptation when battery labels are missing.

Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates

Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS

Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.

Battery Testing and Charging using recommended VW test equipment.

Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.

Parking Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings.

Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw.

Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit.

Battery testing using VW special tools, updated to include additional model year applicability and include I.D.4.

Explanation of error message received from scan tool when erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in Control Module...

Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit.

Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit.

Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit

Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.

Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

Battery Id for testing

Instruction on how to create S/D cards used to update programming on various control modules.

Voltage Drop Testing.

Voltage Drop Testing.

REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references.

Vehicle Fuse location assistance.

Remote Key Battery Replacement

Remote Key Battery Replacement.

Relay Terminal Assignments.

Battery Testing and Charging instruction.

Programming update for Blind Spot Detection Module.

Comfort/BCM Replacement direction, updated to include additional model year applicability.

Key Battery Diagnostic Process

Update for 2019 model applicability.

Remote Ket battery diagnostics.

Battery replacement type information.

Update to model year applicability and Battery testing information.

Information to look for aftermarket sensor repairs.

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical...

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro...

Infotainment Worksheet (U.S.

Update programming for Infotainment System Malfunctions.

Update Infotainment system software

Update Infotainment system software

Navigation for addressing incorrect Part direction.

Update to infotainment programming

Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro.

Update to software version management (SVM) radio programming due to corrupted data server providing different software...

Infotainment system update programing.

Update programming for Infotainment system malfunctions.

Infotainment worksheet.

Addressing Component Protection display

Addressing Component Protection display .

Addressing Component Protection display

Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information

Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information

Infotainment issues

Metadata correction, Infotainment issues

Navigation SD card information.

CarPlay funcitonality issue.

Carplay menu correction for applicability

Tip to address MIB2 infotainment functionality at vehicle start up

Tips to address MIB2 infotainment functionality concerns

Updated diagnostic direction to address new concerns in regards to Apply CarPlay Connection on MIBII equipped vehicles.

How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.

HVAC duct cleaning and deodorizing

A/C Compressor leak diagnosis

Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure.

A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.

Additional instruction before replacing A/C compressor.

Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen.

Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen.

A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability.

R1234YF A/C Flush instruction, updated instruction step 27.

Removing musty odor from A/C system.

A/C system flush instruction.

A/C cap leak diagnosis.

A/C requirements, update to title.

Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.

Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.

Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed.

Air Conditioning Compressor Leak Diagnosis.

Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.

Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise

Manual transmission noise diagnosing

Transmission sets fault code P0C29 (the other faults mentioned above may be present as consequential to P0C29) after...

"Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software - Updated repair steps after software update is completed.

"Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software - Updated repair steps after software update is completed.

Volkswagen is providing updated transmission control module (TCM) software to enhance an in-vehicle alert should a...

Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements

Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.

Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance

Auto Trans fluid requirements.

Replace the gear shift cover chrome trim frame.

Replace the gear shift cover chrome trim frame.

Reverse gear function note.

Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.

"Additional Maintenance Items section: ""Transmission, Automatic (non-DSG): Change fluid and filter every 80K miles""...

Updated transmission filling direction

Brake Repair or Replacement Information

These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action...

These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action...

Brake repair or replacement instruction.

Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation.

Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking.

Brake repair or replace worksheet.

Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S.

Bake Vibration, Pulsation, Noise when braking during PDI

Antilock brake function test direction.

Antilock brake function test direction.

Update to braking data gathering

Autonomous Braking Diagnostic Protocol

Autonomous Braking Diagnostic Protocol

Trailer braking information

EVAP and Leak Detection Pump replacement components.

A list of suggested fuel stations

Fuel Additive

EVAP Components replacement

Recommended Gasoline Quality

Gasoline fuel additive

EVAP components available separately or as an assembly.

Gasoline quality check.

Gasoline quality.

VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.

VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.

Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.

Update to expand fuel testing for lean DTCS.

Replace Door Lock and Cap.

Lack of paint under roof

Wind & Water Leak Checking

Water under transportation wrapping appears as paint defect.

Republication of archived technical tip for water leak testing fixture.

Calibration Mirror(s) information for special tool VAS 6430

Indication of horn chirp operation.

Direction to denote compression/settling time of sunroof seal after replacement.

Water leaks from the rear of the panoramic sunroof

Diagnostics for the roof mounted antenna

Warranty Instruction and guidance

Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available

This Document informs dealers on the Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump Limited Warranty Extension

Recall Reminder Part Labels

USB connector outside influence damage not covered by warranty.

Service Interval Table: Added 110K mile interval

Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation.

Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.

Adaptive front lighting descriptive

Car Net diagnosis for no green light (OTAR: Over the Air Registration Indicator) issues

Part number listed is to be returned and only the success part number to be installed going forwward.

MY 2018 VW USA Scheduled Maintenance_4-17-2017

Forigen objects inside seat belt buckle

Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.

VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment.

Airbag Issues.

Seat belt igniter location information.

Alignment sheet submission.

Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form

Required Alignment Submission form.

Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only) All Model Years.

What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.

How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut

Strut or Shock leak assessment.

Horn and ancillary steering wheel controls diagnosis.

This Document informs dealers on VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension

This Document informs dealers on VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension

Campaign Reminder Communication.