2004 Volkswagen Jetta TSBs

254 manufacturer communications for the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2004 Jetta problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

254Communications

What the bulletins cover

Electrical64 bulletins
Engine61 bulletins
Body & structure21 bulletins
Visibility & wipers19 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain10 bulletins
Seats & interior9 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 254 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Engine V171901201285565 August 21, 2023

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards

Engine V171901201285562 May 30, 2023

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

Engine V171901201285560 April 24, 2023

Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

Service bulletin V941901201152119 December 12, 2022

Update model year applicability to include 2023.

Electrical V271901201189422 December 6, 2022

Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.

Electrical A002155201173212 December 15, 2021

This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.

Service bulletin V871806201994714 May 12, 2020

Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A

Service bulletin V941901201152115 April 21, 2020

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

Electrical V011812_2014603 December 5, 2019

Update model applicability to MY 2020.

Engine V171901_2012855 November 25, 2019

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

Service bulletin V871806_2019947 November 7, 2019

Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only

Electrical VOS-19-32 November 6, 2019

This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.

Service bulletin V871811_2043893 November 4, 2019

Update to mode; and model year applicability.

Service bulletin SM 102-2019 October 31, 2019

The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.

Engine V171901_2012855 October 29, 2019

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

Service bulletin SM 80-2019 October 1, 2019

Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.

Engine V171901_2012855 September 24, 2019

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

Service bulletin V001901_2040590 September 10, 2019

Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB

Service bulletin TT 001202 August 23, 2019

TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB

Service bulletin QRUG08212019 August 21, 2019

Quick Reference Update Guide.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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.