2018 Volkswagen Beetle TSBs
513 manufacturer communications for the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2018 Beetle problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.
What the bulletins cover
Most recent service bulletins
The 20 most recent of 513 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.
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.
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
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…
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
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…
Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.
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:
Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw.
What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
Warranty Instruction and guidance
Alignment sheet submission.
Coolant Bleed Procedure
Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.