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Volkswagen Beetle 2008–2016technical service bulletin

Bulletin V011528 2033805 · NHTSA communication 10122144 · issued Dec 7, 2015

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2008–2016
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Technical Bulletin (Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid): This document informs that Multiple components SHOULD NOT be replaced for 1 misfiring cylinder. Repeat repairs must be carefully addressed to identify the root cause of the concern. If misfires are determined to be related to a specific component(s) (fuel injector, spark plug, ignition coil), replace only one defective component at a time and re-evaluate the concern

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.