1998 Volkswagen Beetle service bulletins & manufacturer communications
82 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 82
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standardsV171901201285565 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 21, 2023
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.V171901201285562 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 30, 2023
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.V171901201285560 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 24, 2023
- Update model year applicability to include 2023.V941901201152119 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 12, 2022
- Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.V271901201189422 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 6, 2022
- Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)V171901201285534 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 11, 2021
- Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1AV871806201994714 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 12, 2020
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.V941901201152115 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 21, 2020
- Software Version Update, Enhancements and Fixes. Also includes 1998 Beetle.VOS-19-09 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 2, 2019
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.SM 33-2019 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2019
- Alternative method for radio code retrieval.TT 91 19 01 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 22, 2019
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality StandardsV171901-2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 12, 2019
- Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.V271901-2011894 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 19, 2019
- Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.V941901-2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 18, 2019
- Engine replacement tipTT 10 12 01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 28, 2018
- Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test planTT001703 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 10, 2017
- Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.TT 271002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 14, 2017
- Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.TT 271002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 14, 2017
- Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.TT 200901 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 18, 2017
- 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which …V171701 2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 5, 2017
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.SM 44-2017 EN · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 28, 2017
- VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup GuideVHW-17-11 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 22, 2017
- This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.1-2017 Update · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2017
- Update model year applicability to include 2017.V691601 2010479 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 31, 2016
- Update to model year applicability.V871622 2019947 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 24, 2016
- Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.TT 97-12-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 23, 2016
- Airbag Issues.Airbag · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 22, 2016
- Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacem…V921502 2026253 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 22, 2015
- Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system com…V871506 2019947 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 7, 2015
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, upd…Elsa 6-29-15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 29, 2015
- 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 appli…Elsa 6-22-15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 22, 2015
- 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 i…TT 64-14-02 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 8, 2015
- Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this documentV941501 2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2015
- Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS ChargerV271501 2011894 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 16, 2015
- VW Elsa NewsletterEdition115 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 8, 2014
- Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger271402 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 3, 2014
- Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)871409 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 24, 2014
- Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has…V871409 2019947 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 24, 2014
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00TB171404 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 2, 2014
- Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market tha…V171404 2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 2, 2014
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation941403 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 4, 2014
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The documen…V941403 2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 4, 2014
- VW Elsa NewsletterEdition86 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 19, 2014
- VW Elsa NewsletterEdition86 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued May 19, 2014
- Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then returned to idle.TT240801 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 9, 2014
- Tech Tips (Models with 1.8T Engine - Pressure Loss issues): Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then retu…TT 24-08-01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 9, 2014
- Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair MaterialsTB001404 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 10, 2014
- Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise…V001404 2010380 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 10, 2014
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation941402 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 6, 2014
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on the…V941402 2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 6, 2014
- VW Elsa NewsletterEdition70 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jan 27, 2014
- VW Elsa NewsletterEdition70 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 27, 2014
- Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire FaultsTB001403 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 27, 2014
- 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 ru…TT641402 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 24, 2014
- 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 i…TT 64-14-02 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 24, 2014
- HVAC, Temperature Output Control Cannot Be Adjusted851401 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 22, 2014
- Technical Bulletin (Temperature Output Control Cannot Be Adjusted): Customer states cannot adjust temperature and/or A/C is not cold. The blend door control lever moves freely, but…V851401 2012432 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 22, 2014
- Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer InspectionsPDITECHCHECKa · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 28, 2013
- Beetle Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and m…PDI - BEETLE TEC · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 17, 2013
- Beetle Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and m…PDI - BEETLE TEC · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 13, 2013
- VW Elsa NewsletterEdition35 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 13, 2013
- VW Elsa NewsletterEdition35 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 13, 2013
- Audi/volkswagen: a parts circular is issued regarding the fuel pump claims procedures. No model or model years listed. *peSM-91-2012 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 5, 2012
- Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear921301 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 6, 2012
- Volkswagen: diagnosis n75 solenoid valve on turbocharger, with fault codes p0299 and p0234, that leads to testing on which vacuum ports that would hold and which ones will not. No …TT-21-10-01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 2, 2012
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation941401 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 14, 2011
- Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. The headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. At idle speed the alternator voltage can f…TB-94-10-02 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2010
- Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. At idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. Some…TB-09-10-02 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2010
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.)…2015831 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 28, 2008
- Wiring harness, coolant contamination at instrument cluster. *kb970102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 25, 2007
- Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. This may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placem…010702 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 11, 2007
- Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps. *kb0603 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 26, 2006
- Concerns with transmission in limp mode with no malfunction indicator lamp illuminated. *tt0001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 28, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit throttle pedal vibration at idle and / or rapping noise against engine cover heard on vehicles with secondary air injection. *tt0001 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jan 12, 2000
- Information regarding wheel alignment specifications. *tt9901 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 9, 1999
- Conditions with various electrical malfunctions. *yc9802 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 1998
- Subject on sidewinder key and locks. *yc9802 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 27, 1998
- Updates on repair manual revisions. *yc9801 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 24, 1998
- Some vehicles are not produced with front bumper license plate mounts. *yc9802 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 31, 1998
- Installation instructions for cd changer. *yc9801 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Removal at pre-delivery inspection for front suspension shipping spacers. *yc9801 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 20, 1998
- Subject on electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting & components locations bulleting no. 2. *ycV9807 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 1998