2021 Volkswagen Golf R

290 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf R

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 Golf R are official communications between Volkswagen & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • BRAKES (PWS)
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SOFTWARE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
  • VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:CLUTCH
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS
  • AIR BAGS
  • SEAT BELTS
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • TIRES
  • WHEELS
  • SEATS
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • STEERING

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #V461902201517332

      Date Announced:
      JUL 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239659

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

    • TSB #V4622022067177_2

      Date Announced:
      JUL 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10239637

      Brake repair or replacement instruction. Read More »

    • TSB #V4622022067177_1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 22, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214748

      Brake repair or replace worksheet. Read More »

    • TSB #V461902201517331

      Date Announced:
      JUN 22, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214795

      Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual. Read More »

    • TSB #V461902201517330

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207832

      Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only) Read More »

    • TSB #V461901201024528

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10205519

      Bake Vibration, Pulsation, Noise when braking during PDI Read More »

    • TSB #TT 00 16 02-4

      Date Announced:
      OCT 02, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181413

      Mandatory fastener. Read More »

    • TSB #V461901201024526

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176395

      Updated to include 2021 Model year applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #V461902201517328

      Date Announced:
      JUN 04, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176396

      Updated to include model year 2021 Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

    • TSB #V461901201024529

      Date Announced:
      JUN 22, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214771

      Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking. Update to include model year and worksheet. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

    • TSB #TT 01 19 05_6

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10250766

      Engine Crank, No Start or No -J623- ECM Communication with DTC U0100 Stored in ECM Fault Memory Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

    • TSB #VWM1407

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236553

      This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue refills under the Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance plans for Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Diesel Engines. Read More »

    • TSB #VWM1407

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10253481

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

    • TSB #VWM1403

      Date Announced:
      JUN 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236549

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

    • TSB #VWM1403

      Date Announced:
      JUN 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10253477

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

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #V011615201481513

      Date Announced:
      JUN 21, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10198166

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

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE

    • TSB #OilCapChart

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203676

      This Document was revised to include 2022 Model Year information Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TT 91 21 02_3

      Date Announced:
      NOV 05, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10203452

      Diagnostic assistance for Hands free calling, Voice commands, Emergency call and Communication. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TT 91 02 09_3

      Date Announced:
      AUG 26, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200722

      Ready status for J949 Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit. Model/model year update to existing tip. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SOFTWARE

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

    • TSB #V9422022066761_2

      Date Announced:
      DEC 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228176

      Park Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings. Updated to include additional model year applicability. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

    • TSB #V011812201460318

      Date Announced:
      JUN 22, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10214750

      Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #V871810204370421

      Date Announced:
      NOV 13, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245617

      Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number Read More »

    • TSB #V871810204370417

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226226

      A/C requirements, update to model year applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #V871808204903917

      Date Announced:
      NOV 09, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226225

      Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to include additional model year applicability and front bumper R & I clarification. Read More »

    • TSB #TT 87 19 02_2

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217846

      Additional instruction before replacing A/C compressor. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #V871812200556627

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10212136

      Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:CLUTCH

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

    • TSB #V871808204903921

      Date Announced:
      MAR 11, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251674

      Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) updated to adjust Flush machine filter pricing. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #V691901201047915

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10231584

      VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #Airbag

      Date Announced:
      JAN 22, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10213836

      Airbag Issues. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    • TSB #V691901201047915

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10231584

      VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #V4016012043146_2

      Date Announced:
      FEB 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232117

      Strut or Shock leak assessment. Read More »

    • TSB #V0017062033708_8

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220342

      update to required vehicle wash shampoo. Read More »

    • TSB #V001901204059010

      Date Announced:
      JAN 05, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10206817

      Water under transportation wrapping appears as paint defect. Update model year applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #V5515032021354_7

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10185665

      Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish. Read More »

    • TSB #V0017062033708-6

      Date Announced:
      SEP 25, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10180556

      Updated to include additional models and model year applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #V0019012040590_7

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10176951

      Water Migration Under the RAPGARD??A???A???A???A? transportation protection. Updated to include additional model year applicability Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    TIRES

    WHEELS

    SEATS

    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #V0019042054866_5

      Date Announced:
      OCT 24, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10224842

      Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates. Bulletin updated to include additional model year applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #TT 97 14 02

      Date Announced:
      JAN 29, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186583

      Data link diagnostics and tips Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #V871810204370417

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226226

      A/C requirements, update to model year applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #V871808204903917

      Date Announced:
      NOV 09, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10226225

      Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to include additional model year applicability and front bumper R & I clarification. Read More »

    • TSB #V8718082049039_1

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10201484

      Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to add "Atlas Only" to clamping washer required part in parts table. Read More »

    • TSB #V871810204370416

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10199924

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

    • TSB #V871808204903911

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10199785

      Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit Read More »

    • TSB #V871812200556626

      Date Announced:
      MAY 18, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10193924

      Removing musty odor from A/C system. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability. Read More »

    • TSB #V8720022061094-1

      Date Announced:
      OCT 29, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181982

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

    • TSB #V871810204370412

      Date Announced:
      AUG 24, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179139

      Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed. To include additional models and model year applicability. A.C. Compressor Replacement, GFF Required Regardless of Concern and Flush Requirement Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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