1996 Volkswagen Golf TSBs
38 manufacturer communications for the 1996 Volkswagen Golf sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1996 Golf problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.
What the bulletins cover
Most recent service bulletins
The 20 most recent of 38 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.
Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
Update model year applicability to include 2017.
Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
Airbag Issues.
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and…
Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window…
Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.
Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic changes. This document discusses…
Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections:
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.