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2024 Volkswagen GTI TSBs

212 Technical Service Bulletins across 16 categories

Engine

64 bulletins
11035762

Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement

11034617

Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards

11034614

Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.

11034613

Lubricating engine components before reassembly.

11030829

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

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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.

11030828

Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color

11029320

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

11029319

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

11029309

Engine Light ON, DTCs P2004,P2006,P2014 or P2015 Stored in Engine Motor Control Module, Replace Intake Manifold Runner...

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Control Valve -N316-

11028494

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

11028488

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

11028487

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

11027269

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

11027268

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

11027267

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

11026187

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

11026180

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

11026171

Contamination within the Intake maniold runner control module causing the valve to stick closed.

11025451

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

11025450

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

11025449

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

11025448

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

11025436

How to measure engine oil consumption.

11025435

Proper engine oil level before leaving the factory.

11025430

Engine misfire diagnostic aid.

11025429

Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire

11023843

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

11022724

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

11020322

Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S.

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11017579

Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards

11014949

Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant

11010022

Engine Oil Standards

11008858

A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards

11008857

How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement

11008856

Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick

11008851

Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid

11008850

Fuel additive to help with misfire faults

11007393

Engine Oil Standards

11005825

Engine oil quality standards

11005821

Engine Oil Pressure-Priming

11005820

Engine Assembly Tip

11005819

Engine Replacement Tip

11005818

Engine No Start, ECM shorted due to incorrect battery removal

11002875

Engine oil quality standards

11002874

Remnants of the valve stem seal on the valve guide can interfere with the installation of new valve stem seals

11001508

Engine oil quality standards

10253545

Contamination within Intake Runner Control Valve (N316)

10253481

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

10253477

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

10253474

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

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Maintenance Program for all Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Gasoline Engines.

10253262

VW Engine oil quality standards

10250798

VW Engine oil quality standards

10249418

VW Engine oil quality standards

10245607

VW Engine oil quality standards

10244545

VW Engine oil quality standards

10243299

VW Engine oil quality standards

10241177

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards

10239653

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

10238307

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

10238306

Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.

10238305

Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)

10238300

Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.

10238297

Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.

10236610

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

Other

48 bulletins
11038145

Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation.

11038143

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

11036878

Repair or Replace Information

11036874

Replacement instruction

11036870

Differences between a leak and seepage

11036868

Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order

11035763

MIB3 Recovery Solution

11034621

Inquiries

11033527

Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage

11032219

Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity

11030845

Moisture Accumulation

11030841

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

11029316

Guided Fault Finding Requirement for Component Replacement

11029307

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

11027254

Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw.

11026183

PDI Instruction

11026170

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

11025452

Coolant Bleed Procedure

11025442

GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement

11025437

G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.

11022722

Activation

11021376

How to activate CAR NET including additional diagnostics

11018939

MIB Recovery Solution

11018937

Disc Cleaning

11018928

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

11017576

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

11014950

CV Boot replacement

11014947

Water migration under the RAPGARD protection when vehicle arrives at dealership.

11014946

What to do if accessory pack is missing, incorrect or damaged during Perfect Delivery Inptection.

11013857

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

11012470

Internal Moisture Accumulation

11012462

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

11012461

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

11010021

Additional reporting

11010020

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

11010019

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

11008864

The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to inform Volkswagen dealerships that beginning on 10/1/2024, replacement of...

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any of the following components will require specific Guided Fault Finding (GFF) direction where the test plan(s) explicitly states replacement of the part is necessary.

11008861

Fluid requirements

11007396

Car-net 2.0 may not fully complete the initial Register and Pairing process (R&P) after removal of

11007389

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

11007388

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

11005826

Car-net 2.0 may not fully complete the initial Register and Pairing process (R&P) after removal of

11005817

Mandatory Fastener Replacement

11005815

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

10242894

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

10241198

Helpline & Parts Dept.

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contact information.

10239654

Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw

10233280

Generator Replacement

Electrical

29 bulletins
11036879

Steering wheel sensor mat (hands on detection) and software deviation in the steering wheel detection control module...

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-1158-.

11036872

Battery Checking Procedure before replacement

11035772

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

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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.

11034623

Emergency Call Module - J949- replacement part must be programmed to latest software.

11030847

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

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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.

11030838

Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors

11030827

The Vechicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- must be replaced if vehicle keys are lost or missing

11028490

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

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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:

11028489

12V BatteryTesting, Charging and Required Documents before replacement.

11027255

Battery Check Process before replacement

11026186

A "How To" activate Car Net 2.0 - Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit -J949-Vehicle is Offline (Not Connected)

11026173

Battery Check Process before replacement

11025428

If all keys are lost or missing the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- must be replaced.

11020323

Remote Key Battery Replacement

11017587

This 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 the 0075 Emergency call module and communication unit DSDL2 OK + Coding OK + Adapt/calibrate NOT OK .

11014956

This 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 airbag module programming issues.

11012468

Replacing cretain control modules will require specific Guided Fault Finding (GFF) direction.

11008866

Inspecting sensors for damage

11008859

12V battery testing instruction

11007398

Battery testing

11007394

Battery Testing

11005827

After the pre-delivery inspection (PDI) has been performed (transport mode has been deactivated), the CarNet LED in the...

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roof module does not turn green.

10251674

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

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Only) updated to adjust Flush machine filter pricing.

10249136

Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns

10242898

Flushing an R1234YF A/C circuit using a flush machine

10242897

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

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Update Tool terminology

10239655

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

10238308

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

10236096

Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing.

Brakes

9 bulletins
11036877

Brake rotor resurfacing

11030842

customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).

11026176

Identify and resurfacing brake rotors.

11018936

Steps to perform when a customer states and unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).

11017580

Warranty brake rotor machining is allowed between 6 and 12 months or 6,000 and 12,000 miles

11016584

Brake Repair or Replacement Information

10239659

Brake Disc (rotor) instruction for resurfacing following Volkswagen Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual.

10239657

How to handle Brake noise or Pulsation during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)

10239637

Brake repair or replacement instruction.

Software & Calibration

9 bulletins
11035765

Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process

11035764

Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process

11034610

Your vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to:

11025447

Update programming Front Camera

11018940

Update Programming Parking Aid Control Unit

11016586

Installing Software revision

11014955

This 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.

11008853

How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool

10238301

Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.

Infotainment

8 bulletins
11034611

This OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over HD radio.

11029315

Update Infotainment Software for various issues

11028501

Update Infotainment Software for various issues

11020324

This OTA update provides improvements to GPS positioning accuracy in the navigation system and the reliability of...

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connectivity.

11018926

This OTA update provides improvements to GPS positioning accuracy in the navigation system and the reliability of...

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connectivity.

11018923

This OTA update provides improvements to GPS positioning accuracy in the navigation system and the reliability of...

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connectivity.

11002876

Infotainment software updated to 3700

10253192

Infotainment Worksheet (U.S.

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Fuel System

7 bulletins
11038146

Suggested fuel additive

11025432

EVAP and Leak Detection Pump replacement components.

11025431

A list of suggested fuel stations

11021378

Fuel Additive

11014948

EVAP Components replacement

11008852

Recommended Gasoline Quality

10238298

Gasoline fuel additive

Body & Paint

7 bulletins
11028484

How to handle a suspected paint flaw during PDI

11010024

Lack of paint under roof

11008846

Wind & Water Leak Checking

11002877

Incorrect assembly of the rubber lip/seal (between hood and headlight

10250290

Headlamp: Rubber lip-seal (between headlight and fender) loose

10247535

Paint inspection during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)

10244311

Headlamp rubber lip seal repair.

Transmission

7 bulletins
11025440

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

11025439

Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise

11014941

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software.

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Updated to include additional model years & updated vehicle counts Claiming instructions added to include Criteria 02 Owner letters updated to reflect added model years

11014938

Transmission Control Module (TCM) Software.

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Updated to include additional model years & updated vehicle counts Claiming instructions added to include Criteria 02 Owner letters updated to reflect added model years

11008860

Manual transmission noise diagnosing

10238310

Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements

10238309

Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.

Tires & Wheels

6 bulletins
11036875

Warranty Alignment Worksheet

11027256

Alignment Submission Form

11026174

Alignment sheet submission.

11018934

Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form

10252025

Volkswagen is providing an owner's manual supplement that describes a revision in the Tire load and vehicle load,...

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determining the correct load chapter in certain 2023-2024 model year owner's manuals. Affected owners will receive a copy of the supplement via first-class mail. The 06H6 code will show closed in ELSA for vehicles receiving the owner's manual supplement by mail.

10252022

Volkswagen is providing an owner's manual supplement that describes a revision in the Tire load and vehicle load,...

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determining the correct load chapter in certain 2023-2024 model year owner's manuals. Affected owners will receive a copy of the supplement via first-class mail. The 06H6 code will show closed in ELSA for vehicles receiving the owner's manual supplement by mail.

Air Bags & Safety

4 bulletins
11030826

The 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.

11001503

Forigen objects inside seat belt buckle

10249138

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

10231584

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

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Update to model year applicability.

Lighting

4 bulletins
11021373

What to do if customer mentions water droplet within tail lights.

11011375

moisture witin rear tail lamp assembly

11010025

Green Light Does Not Illuminate

11005830

Phyical condensation within Taillamp cluster is an optical phenomenon and does not affect the function of the...

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taillights.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

3 bulletins
11026177

Warranty Instruction and guidance

11010011

Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available

10237425

Handling instruction for accessory pack components during perfect delivery inspection (PDI).

HVAC & Climate

3 bulletins
11011374

HVAC duct cleaning and deodorizing

10249414

A/C Compressor leak diagnosis

10245617

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

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Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number

Steering

2 bulletins
11028492

Assessment of Damage to steering wheel leather

11028491

Hardware deviation of the steering wheel touch detection.

Suspension

2 bulletins
11026184

What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.

11021372

How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut