2018 Volkswagen GTI technical service bulletins
494 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 Volkswagen GTI, including 4 warranty extensions.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This supporting FAQ is for the Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension Class Action Settlement
- For applicable Settlement Class Vehicles, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty will be extended to cover 50%...
- These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the...
- Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses
- Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- Suggested fuel additive
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- Replacement instruction
- Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- Differences between a leak and seepage
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- Inquiries
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
- Moisture Accumulation
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators...
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Replace Door Lock and Cap.
- Turbocharger repair or replace due to stuck wastegate.
- Coolant Bleed Procedure
- Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
- EVAP and Leak Detection Pump replacement components.
- G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
- Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
- How to measure engine oil consumption.
- Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
- Proper engine oil level before leaving the factory.
- Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
- A list of suggested fuel stations
- GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S. Only)
- Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards
- Turbocharger wastegate stuck, DTCs P2563 and or P00AF stored in engine/motor control module.
- Brake Repair or Replacement Information
- EVAP Components replacement
- Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
- CV Boot replacement
- Internal Moisture Accumulation
- HVAC duct cleaning and deodorizing
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts...
- Engine Oil Standards
- Lack of paint under roof
- Additional reporting
- Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- Inspecting sensors for damage
- How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement
- Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool
- Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick
- A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- Fluid requirements
- Wind & Water Leak Checking
- Fuel additive to help with misfire faults
- Recommended Gasoline Quality
- Manual transmission noise diagnosing
- Battery testing
- KESSY Key adaptation
- Engine No Start, ECM shorted due to incorrect battery removal
- Engine Replacement Tip
- Engine Assembly Tip
- Engine oil quality standards
- Remnants of the valve stem seal on the valve guide can interfere with the installation of new valve stem seals
- Forigen objects inside seat belt buckle
- VW Engine oil quality standards
- Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) updated to adjust Flush machine...
- Engine Crank, No Start or No -J623- ECM Communication with DTC U0100 Stored in ECM Fault Memory
- A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
- Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns
- Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
- Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure
- 3G Sunset Update
- This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly...
- This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension revision
- Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger
- Flushing an R1234YF A/C circuit using a flush machine
- This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension
- This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly...
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Helpline & Parts Dept
- Brake repair or replacement instruction.
- Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
- Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
- Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
- Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
- Gasoline fuel additive
- Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
- Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
- Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.
- Update programming for Infotainment System Malfunctions
- Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing.
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Update Infotainment system software
- KESSY Key Adaptation.
- Generator Replacement
- EVAP components available separately or as an assembly.
- Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
- This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01
- VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment
- Driver Seat, Memory Set procedure.
- Required Alignment Submission form.
- Park Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings
- Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger
- ACC Calibration Process
- A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
- Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
- Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates
- Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil ) excluding Routan & ID.4attachments
- Battery adaptation when battery labels are missing
- Update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments
- Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance
- Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
- Additional instruction before replacing A/C compressor
- Engine oil consumption measurement.
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments
- Gasoline quality check
- Brake repair or replace worksheet.
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction
- Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking
- Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation
- This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06. Revised to reflect the Vehicle Eligibility
- Gasoline quality.
- VW engine oil specifications
- Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
- Auto Trans fluid requirements.
- Checking engine oil during PDI.
- This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06
- Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen
- Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
- Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen
- VW engine oil specifications
- Engine oil pressure priming.
- Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and...
- Battery Testing and Charging using recommended VW test equipment.
- Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
- Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- Parking Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings.
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- Engine oil consumption measurement
- MQB KESSY adaptation tip
- Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw.
- Update model and model year applicability, introduce new coolant G12Evo.
- Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
- VW Car-Net
- 3G Sunset Update
- Customer Notification 3G-Sunset
- Water under transportation wrapping appears as paint defect
- This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
- Bake Vibration, Pulsation, Noise when braking during PDI
- Battery testing using VW special tools, updated to include additional model year applicability and include...
- Explanation of error message received from scan tool when erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in...
- This Document was revised to include 2022 Model Year information
- Update to model year applicability.
- Diagnostic assistance for no start or no communication with ECM with DTC U0100 stored.
- Dealer Communication
- Additional safety related Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
- This dealer memo is an informational memo regarding 3G Sunset for MY14-19 Car-Net Equipped Vehicles
- Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
- Republication of archived technical tip for water leak testing fixture.
- SD creator instruction, updated to include model year 2022.
- Immobilizer Key adaptation test plan
- Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
- A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
- Vehicle delivery by-pack instruction.
- Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Software Version Management (SVM)
- Properly checking and reading engine oil level instruction
- Navigation for addressing incorrect Part direction.
- Reverse gear function note.
- Prism mirror Owner's manual
- Update to infotainment programming
- R1234YF a/c
- Removing musty odor from A/C system
- Hood latch input required for adapting immobilizer test plan success.
- Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both...
- Parts ordering information
- A/C system flush instruction
- Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- A/C cap leak diagnosis.
- Immobilizer Key/Key Remote Adaptation Test Plan, updated to include additional model and model year...
- Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
- MQB KESSY adaptation tip.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
- Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
- Calibration Mirror(s) information for special tool VAS 6430
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021
- This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year
- Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
- MQB KESSY adaptation tip
- Data link diagnostics and tips
- A/C requirements, update to title.
- Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
- Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do...
- Battery testing
- Battery Id for testing
- Updated key ordering protocol
- Instruction on how to create S/D cards used to update programming on various control modules.
- Update to include additional components in parts table.
- Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
- Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information.
- Engine oil level checking, updated to include model year 2021
- Update to software version management (SVM) radio programming due to corrupted data server providing...
- Mandatory fastener.
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Antilock brake function test direction.
- Autonomous data event gathering
- Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed
- Recall Reminder Part Labels
- Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
- Metadata adjustment.
- To include additional model year applicability and procedural steps for A.C. line pin removal & installation.
- Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
- Seat belt igniter location information.
- Water Migration Under the RAPGARDÃÂî transportation protection
- Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.
- Apple Car Play Information
- Updated to include 2021 Model year applicability.
- Updated to include model year 2021
- Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
- Apple car play function.
- New machine version added to table.
- Voltage Drop Testing
- Voltage Drop Testing.
- Generator replacement, updated to include model years 2020 & 2021
- By-pack instruction for PDI, include additional model year applicability.
- Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only) All Model Years
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
- Additional Guided Functions programming assistance
- Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
- Tip to address coding
- Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication
- Timing chain reset adaptation.
- ERP fault information.
- Update to model metadata to accommodate 2019 Jetta pull-ahead.
- Remote start diagnostic information.
- Update to existing information
- Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant
- Update programming for steering gear.
- Engine Oil Checking at Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI). Updated to include model year 2020 applicability.
- Update model applicability to MY 2020.
- Additional Maintenance Items section: ""Transmission, Automatic (non-DSG): Change fluid and filter every...
- Camshaft system diagnosis.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
- Direction for APP connect
- Camshaft system diag
- Additional test plans to clear memory after update programming in ECM.
- Update to braking data gathering
- Car Net Direction summary
- Update to mode; and model year applicability.
- Update to model year and model applicability
- USB connector outside influence damage not covered by warranty.
- Update to include latest model years.
- Infotainment system update programing.
- Update model and model year applicability.
- Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- Added: Torque Spec table
- Include additional photo's of water ingress.
- Include additional photo's of water ingress
- Update to add applicable models and years
- Update programming for Infotainment system malfunctions.
- TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Reinstate information archived 7/1/19. Also includes 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB
- REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references
- Rattle & Creak Noise, include additional model year applicability.
- Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models
- Vehicle Fuse location assistance.
- Air Conditioning Compressor Leak Diagnosis.
- A-Pillar water leak caused faults.
- Infotainment worksheet.
- SD Set-up to Obtain Software updates.
- Engine oil quality standards
- Update to bulletin model metadata selection.
- Remote Key Battery Replacement.
- Antennae diagnosis
- Remote Key Battery Replacement
- Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
- Addressing Component Protection display
- Apple Car-Play information for initialization issues
- Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.
- Update vehicle metadata.
- Customer states remote key inoperative
- Side mirror glass cracked
- Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.
- Addressing Component Protection display . Update model and model year applicability.
- Autonomous Braking Diagnostic Protocol
- To update special part number in repair step 26.
- Campaign Reminder Communication
- Adhesive circular
- UDS Basic settings directions
- Driver Assist Topics
- Relay Terminal Assignments
- Valve spring diagnosis.
- Adaptive front lighting descriptive
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- Update to model year applicability
- Indication of horn chirp operation
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
- MIBII Informational Document
- Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
- Battery Testing and Charging instruction
- Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- Remote lock function
- Horn and ancillary steering wheel controls diagnosis.
- Blind spot software version management (SVM) instructions.
- Blind spot updates.
- Antenna Connection Color Reference.
- This Document informs dealers on VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension
- Email_Recall Rental_Loaner Transportation Clarification
- Updated transmission filling direction
- CarPlay funcitonality issue.
- Indication of alternative use of scan tool to facilitate Immobilizer adapation after key replacement.
- Diagnostic protocol for engine noise with cam timing faults
- Coolant leak at the coolant pump
- DTC Status Bit Definitions.
- Engine replacement tip
- Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may
- Voice Command button operation.
- Programming update for Blind Spot Detection Module.
- Coolant leak at the coolant pump, Yellow oil warning light on with any of the following faults P0196 P0198...
- Metadata correction, Infotainment issues
- Comfort/BCM Replacement direction, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Infotainment issues
- MIB2 system Identification tip
- Loss of 15 power defeat process.
- Information for additional diagnosis should the Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera not calibrate,...
- Navigation SD card information.
- Diagnostic checks and repair direction for chirping noise.
- Water leaks from the sunroof/overhead light console area, Park distance to sensitive to control, coolant...
- Update to model year applicability and Battery testing information.
- Battery replacement type information.
- Carplay menu correction for applicability
- Update for 2019 model applicability
- Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.
- Water leaks from the sunroof/overhead light console area, sunshade is to blinding, MIL-on P0441 in the...
- Remote Ket battery diagnostics
- Car Net diagnosis for no green light (OTAR: Over the Air Registration Indicator) issues
- Technicians may find during PDI that the oil level is below the full mark, but still within the hash marks...
- CER July Production Newsletter
- NER July Production Newsletter
- PAR July Production Newsletter
- SER July Production Newsletter
- Direction to verify software levels to address P1612/U03000
- Key Battery Diagnostic Process
- Direction to denote compression/settling time of sunroof seal after replacement.
- Customer states engine oil leak
- Update to include additional model and model year applicability.
- Updated existing tip to include latest model years for explanation of P130A
- This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano...
- J428 adaptation to address loss of function after repairs
- Diagnostics for the roof mounted antenna
- Tips to address MIB2 infotainment functionality concerns
- Tip to address MIB2 infotainment functionality at vehicle start up
- Information to look for aftermarket sensor repairs.
- Tip to address antennae issues in conjunction with DTCS B10F411, B105413
- New document
- Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
- Information to assist with preventing calibration errors
- Updated diagnostic direction to address new concerns in regards to Apply CarPlay Connection on MIBII...
- Tip for newer style keys/KESSY system for verification of mechanical function, prior to programming attempts.
- Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year...
- Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
- Update to expand fuel testing for lean DTCS.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Vas 6154
- Update technical publication to include model year 2018 Atlas
- My 2018 vw usa
- Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
- This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound...
- Airbag Issues.
- Release Notes Supplement.
- Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue...
- Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance Plans Interim AdBlue Refills -? Diesel Engines Model Year...
- Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline 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...
- Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
- Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
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