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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan TSBs

146 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories

Other

40 bulletins
11038156

Calabrate Front Camera for Driver Assistant Systems.

11038155

Calabrate Front Camera for Driver Assistant Systems.

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

11036866

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

11035766

The sporadic event entries U112200 data bus, implausible message (with symptom 1842, 1884 and 1885) under diagnostic...

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address (0013_ indicates that the view of the front camera for driver assist systems diagnostic address (00A5) is/was temporarily restricted.

11035763

MIB3 Recovery Solution

11035759

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

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.

11029306

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

11029305

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

11027254

Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw.

11027248

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

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

11018939

MIB Recovery Solution

11018937

Disc Cleaning

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.

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

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

11008845

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

Engine

35 bulletins
11036885

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak...

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from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise when pressing the brake pedal; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle

11036884

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak...

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from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise when pressing the brake pedal; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle

11036863

In some vehicles, a software condition may cause the engine control module (ECM) to remain active after a diagnostic check has been completed.

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If this occurs, the 12volt battery could gradually discharge while the vehicle is turned off. Under this service action, Volkswagen is providing an ECM software update to ensure the control module shuts down properly and to help prevent unnecessary battery drain. Updated ECM software version table to include additional versions

11036860

In some vehicles, a software condition may cause the engine control module (ECM) to remain active after a diagnostic check has been completed.

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If this occurs, the 12volt battery could gradually discharge while the vehicle is turned off. Under this service action, Volkswagen is providing an ECM software update to ensure the control module shuts down properly and to help prevent unnecessary battery drain.

11036858

In some vehicles, a software condition may cause the engine control module (ECM) to remain active after a diagnostic check has been completed.

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If this occurs, the 12volt battery could gradually discharge while the vehicle is turned off. Under this service action, Volkswagen is providing an ECM software update to ensure the control module shuts down properly and to help prevent unnecessary battery drain. Updated ECM software version table to include additional versions

11036857

In some vehicles, a software condition may cause the engine control module (ECM) to remain active after a diagnostic check has been completed.

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If this occurs, the 12volt battery could gradually discharge while the vehicle is turned off. Under this service action, Volkswagen is providing an ECM software update to ensure the control module shuts down properly and to help prevent unnecessary battery drain.

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.

11033533

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission...

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warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle

11033532

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission...

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warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle

11033531

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission...

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warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states multiple driver assist lights on; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle

11032220

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; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states multiple driver assist lights on; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle

11030846

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; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle

11030844

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; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; 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 leak from the front of the vehicle

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

11029321

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 leak from the front of the vehicle

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

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

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

Electrical

23 bulletins
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.

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

11022720

Prevent battery discharge.

11021371

"Driver Seat Belt Error" appears in Infotainment System Display.

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DTC U173E00 symptom 8511745 and/or U112300 symptom 8667429 stored in Electronic Electrical Control Module.

11020323

Remote Key Battery Replacement

11020314

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

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programming function: The hotfix is for EVAP Pressure Sensor Switch test plan failures.

11018945

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

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programming function: Hotfix - 0001 EVAP Fault Codes Missing Test Plan - P045100: Evaporative Emission System Pressure Sensor/Switch No test plan.

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.

11013867

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 is for: 12V Battery is Drained, Battery Check Procedure and Required Documents before Replacement test plan. The replace battery test plan gets stuck in a loop.

11013866

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 is for: 12V Battery is Drained, Battery Check Procedure and Required Documents before Replacement test plan. The replace battery test plan gets stuck in a loop.

11012468

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

11011379

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication for the keyless start system.

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00B7 - Interface for Access/Start: U101300: Control module not coded & Software Configuration incorrect coding hotfix

11008866

Inspecting sensors for damage

11008859

12V battery testing instruction

11007398

Battery testing

Brakes

9 bulletins
11036877

Brake rotor resurfacing

11036864

Volkswagen is providing a software update designed to prevent the Travel Assist/Emergency Assist feature from...

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inadvertently deactivating when a brakejolt warning is detected.

11036859

Volkswagen is providing a software update designed to prevent the Travel Assist/Emergency Assist feature from...

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inadvertently deactivating when a brakejolt warning is detected.

11030842

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

11026176

Identify and resurfacing brake rotors.

11026175

How to handle brake noise or pulsation during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)

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

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

11020315

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

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programming function: The hotfix is for varios EVAP test plan failures.

11014948

EVAP Components replacement

11008852

Recommended Gasoline Quality

Software & Calibration

6 bulletins
11036887

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 various flash programming errors.

11036886

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: Part number 3Q0-959-435N software version number 1307 has incorrect coding.

11036862

The issue with the 24BD service action software for 2026 model year vehicles has been resolved and repairs may resume.

11036861

Temporary Repair Hold for 2026 MY Vehicles - We have identified an issue with the 24BD service action software affecting...

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all 2026 model year vehicles and are actively working toward a resolution. We anticipate having this issue resolved early next week.

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

Body & Paint

5 bulletins
11035757

The R-Line front-row door scuff plates listed on the vehicles window sticker were not installed at the factory.

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Under this service action, authorized Volkswagen dealers will install the missing scuff plates free of charge.

11035756

The R-Line front-row door scuff plates listed on the vehicles window sticker were not installed at the factory.

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Under this service action, authorized Volkswagen dealers will install the missing scuff plates free of charge.

11028484

How to handle a suspected paint flaw during PDI

11010024

Lack of paint under roof

11008846

Wind & Water Leak Checking

Tires & Wheels

4 bulletins
11036875

Warranty Alignment Worksheet

11027256

Alignment Submission Form

11026174

Alignment sheet submission.

11018934

Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form

Lighting

3 bulletins
11038157

Update programming because of multiple assist lights ON.

11021373

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

11011375

moisture witin rear tail lamp assembly

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

3 bulletins
11038148

Reference to Service Action 24BD

11026177

Warranty Instruction and guidance

11010011

Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available

Air Bags & Safety

3 bulletins
11030840

Instruct customer on proper seat belt usage.

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.

10249138

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

Transmission

3 bulletins
11025440

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

11025439

Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise

11008860

Manual transmission noise diagnosing

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

HVAC & Climate

2 bulletins
11018938

How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.

11011374

HVAC duct cleaning and deodorizing

Steering

1 bulletin
11028492

Assessment of Damage to steering wheel leather