2004 Volkswagen Golf TSBs
239 manufacturer communications for the 2004 Volkswagen Golf sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2004 Golf problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.
What the bulletins cover
Most recent service bulletins
The 20 most recent of 239 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Update model year applicability to include 2023.
Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
Update model applicability to MY 2020.
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
Update to mode; and model year applicability.
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
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.