2025 Volkswagen Golf R TSBs
123 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories
Categories
Engine
37 bulletinsOil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
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programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill and bleed cooling system issue, N493, J338, Camshaft, V465 etc. Use this test for all the basic setting. You will need to select the component you need to run the basic settings. But there are also stand-alone tests for each of those components.
Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer...
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states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states dynamic road sign assist error messages on instrument cluster and center display; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise coming from the clutch pedal/clutch pedal pin out of place; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer states transmission error on...
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dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states dynamic road sign assist error messages on instrument cluster and center display; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise coming from the clutch pedal/clutch pedal pin out of place; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer states transmission error on...
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dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states dynamic road sign assist error messages on instrument cluster and center display; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise coming from the clutch pedal/clutch pedal pin out of place; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer states transmission error on...
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dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states dynamic road sign assist error messages on instrument cluster and center display; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise coming from the clutch pedal/clutch pedal pin out of place; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park;...
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Customer states MIL-on; Customer states dynamic road sign assist error messages on instrument cluster and center display; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise coming from the clutch pedal/clutch pedal pin out of place; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park;...
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Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states dynamic road sign assist error messages on instrument cluster and center display; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise coming from the clutch pedal/clutch pedal pin out of place; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park;...
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Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states dynamic road sign assist error messages on instrument cluster and center display; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise coming from the clutch pedal/clutch pedal pin out of place; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states...
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MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states dynamic road sign assist error messages on instrument cluster and center display; Customer states A/C Inop, no cooling; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise coming from the clutch pedal/clutch pedal pin out of place; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states...
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MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states dynamic road sign assist error messages on instrument cluster and center display; Customer states A/C Inop, no cooling; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states...
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MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer states MIL-on; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states A/C Inop, no cooling; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states...
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MIL-on; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states A/C Inop, no cooling; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states...
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MIL-on; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, low coolant level, visible coolant leak, coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states A/C Inop, no cooling; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states...
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MIL-on; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, low coolant level, visible coolant leak, coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states...
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Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states various error messages on the cluster; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states front brake noise/premature uneven pad wear; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
How to measure engine oil consumption.
Proper engine oil level before leaving the factory.
Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states...
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Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states...
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Electrical System Error Message, U04A1 [42304], U04A5 [42336], and/or U04A9 [42444] stored in DA:008C; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states middle row seat rattles; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a noise coming from the front strut arae; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle; Customer states there is a noise from the front of the vehicle
Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S.
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Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards
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
Other
35 bulletinsHeat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Repair or Replace Information
Replacement instruction
Differences between a leak and seepage
Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
MIB3 Recovery Solution
Inquiries
Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
Guided Fault Finding Requirement for Component Replacement
Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw.
PDI Instruction
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
Coolant Bleed Procedure
GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
MIB Recovery Solution
Disc Cleaning
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
CV Boot replacement
Water migration under the RAPGARD protection when vehicle arrives at dealership.
What to do if accessory pack is missing, incorrect or damaged during Perfect Delivery Inptection.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
Internal Moisture Accumulation
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
Additional reporting
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Fluid requirements
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Electrical
17 bulletinsBattery Checking Procedure before replacement
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programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive test result.
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programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM updates for any control module(s) etc.
Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
The Vechicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- must be replaced if vehicle keys are lost or missing
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programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data module (BDM) and will output:
12V BatteryTesting, Charging and Required Documents before replacement.
Battery Check Process before replacement
A "How To" activate Car Net 2.0 - Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit -J949-Vehicle is Offline (Not Connected)
Battery Check Process before replacement
If all keys are lost or missing the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- must be replaced.
Remote Key Battery Replacement
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programming function: This hotfix is for multiple vehicles for airbag module programming issues.
Replacing cretain control modules will require specific Guided Fault Finding (GFF) direction.
Inspecting sensors for damage
12V battery testing instruction
Battery testing
Fuel System
6 bulletinsSuggested fuel additive
EVAP and Leak Detection Pump replacement components.
A list of suggested fuel stations
Fuel Additive
EVAP Components replacement
Recommended Gasoline Quality
Brakes
5 bulletinsBrake rotor resurfacing
Identify and resurfacing brake rotors.
How to handle brake noise or pulsation during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
Warranty brake rotor machining is allowed between 6 and 12 months or 6,000 and 12,000 miles
Brake Repair or Replacement Information
Tires & Wheels
4 bulletinsWarranty Alignment Worksheet
Alignment Submission Form
Alignment sheet submission.
Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form
Body & Paint
3 bulletinsHow to handle a suspected paint flaw during PDI
Lack of paint under roof
Wind & Water Leak Checking
Transmission
3 bulletinsCautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
Manual transmission noise diagnosing
Lighting
3 bulletinsWhat to do if customer mentions water droplet within tail lights.
moisture witin rear tail lamp assembly
Green Light Does Not Illuminate
Air Bags & Safety
2 bulletinsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit...
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replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.
Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
Suspension
2 bulletinsWhat is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
2 bulletinsWarranty Instruction and guidance
Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
Software & Calibration
2 bulletinsThis is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle...
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programming function: This hotfix is for multiple vehicles for multiple programming functions issue in the DA 0015 component family.
How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool
Steering
1 bulletinAssessment of Damage to steering wheel leather
HVAC & Climate
1 bulletinHVAC duct cleaning and deodorizing