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2025 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R

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Service bulletins

120 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

V4619022015173_35

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Brake rotor resurfacing

V4622022067177_5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Repair or Replace Information

V2724012073810_7

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Battery Checking Procedure before replacement

V4418012043620_10

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Alignment Worksheet

V4015022033347_8

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Replacement instruction

TT 00-13-04_7

Other

Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order

V0026012081638_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Differences between a leak and seepage

V9123042071790_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MIB3 Recovery Solution

VOS-26-42

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

V1718062017813_24

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement

TT 10-18-02_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Lubricating engine components before reassembly.

TT 13-20-01_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.

V6919012010479_17

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Inquiries

V1719012012855_81

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards

V0026012081638_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage

V9422012066639_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity

VOS-26-21

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

V0018092053065_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

V9422022066761_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors

VOS-26-15

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

TT 97 24 01_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

V5515032021354_9

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

DC_VW_CF_Airbag

Other

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.

V9124082075366_8

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Guided Fault Finding Requirement for Component Replacement

VIN4APIN20260211

Other

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

VIN4APIN20260204

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer 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

VIN4APIN20260126

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer 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 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

V4826012080200_1

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Assessment of Damage to steering wheel leather

V2724012073810_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12V BatteryTesting, Charging and Required Documents before replacement.

VIN4APIN20260114

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, fault P2080 present; Customer 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 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

V0019012040590_15

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

How to handle a suspected paint flaw during PDI

VIN4APIN20260107

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer 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 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

VOS-26-01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

V2724012073810_5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Battery Check Process before replacement

VIN4APIN20251210

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; 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

V2715032016076_13

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw.

VIN4APIN20251204

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; 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

V4418012043620_9

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Alignment Submission Form

VIN4APIN20251201

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; 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 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

V0018072036935_23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PDI Instruction

V9124052074273_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

VIN4APIN20251120

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; 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 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

V4016012043146_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.

V2724012073810_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Battery Check Process before replacement

VIN4APIN20251112

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; 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 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

SM 57-2025

Other

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

V4622022067177_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Instruction and guidance

V4619012010245_32

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

V4619022015173_34

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Identify and resurfacing brake rotors.

V4418012043620_8

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Alignment sheet submission.

VIN4APIN20251027

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; 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

VIN4APIN20251020

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states 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

WLA-25-11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Coolant Bleed Procedure

V0116132033805_11

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine misfire diagnostic aid.

V0123022069588_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EVAP and Leak Detection Pump replacement components.

V1917012022548_15

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.

V3718022033975_14

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

TT 97-24-01

Other

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

V1718062017813_23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

How to measure engine oil consumption.

V3416022034406_8

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise

V1718032037201_20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Proper engine oil level before leaving the factory.

VIN4APIN20251008

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states 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

V0017132033846_25

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire

V0116152014815_19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A list of suggested fuel stations

V8718102043704_24

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement

VIN4APIN20251001

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; 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

VIN4APIN20250910

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states 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

VIN4APIN20250818

Other

Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, P0456, P0442, or P04F0 stored in ECM memory; Customer states 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

V0017132033846_24

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fuel Additive

V4616012043146_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut

V9422012066639_5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

V5719022055190_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Remote Key Battery Replacement

V1719012012855_79

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S. Only)

V4418012043620_7

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form

V4619012010245_31

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Disc Cleaning

SM 28-2025

Other

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

V9123042071790_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MIB Recovery Solution

V4619022015173_33

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

V1719012012855_78

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards

SM 24-2025

Other

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

V4622022067177_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Brake Repair or Replacement Information

V0018072036935_22

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

V0123022069588_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EVAP Components replacement

V1917012022548_14

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant

V4015022033347_6

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CV Boot replacement

VOS 25 18

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: This hotfix is for multiple vehicles for airbag module programming issues.

VOS 25 17

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

V0019012040590_14

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

SM 01-2025

Other

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

V9124082075366_5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

SM 78-2024

Other

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

V9419012011521_20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Internal Moisture Accumulation

SM 07-2024 VWGoA

Other

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

V9422012066639_4

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

moisture witin rear tail lamp assembly

V8718122005566_28

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HVAC duct cleaning and deodorizing

V1719022012855_77

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine Oil Standards

V5515032021354_8

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Lack of paint under roof

SM 69-2024

Other

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

SM 66-2024

Other

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

V0018092053065_5

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Additional reporting

V9124052074273_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Green Light Does Not Illuminate

CampTip_RNA_VW

Other

Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available

V2724012073810_2

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12V battery testing instruction

V9422022066761_3

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Inspecting sensors for damage

V1718062017813_19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement

V0116132033805_10

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid

V0118122014603_20

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool

V1718032037201_19

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick

V1719012012855_76

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards

V3718022033975_13

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fluid requirements

TT 00-24-01

Other

Wind & Water Leak Checking

V0017132033846_23

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Fuel additive to help with misfire faults

V0116152014815_18

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Recommended Gasoline Quality

V3416022034406_7

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Manual transmission noise diagnosing

V271901201189426

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Battery testing

SM 06-2024

Other

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

SM 50-2024

Other

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

V1719012012855_75

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine Oil Standards

V1719012012855_74

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Engine oil quality standards

V691901201047916

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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