Volkswagen OBD2 codes

Codes where we have reviewed, vehicle-specific evidence for this make.

Volkswagen's notes come from bulletins about the EVAP system, covering the N80 purge valve on 2009 to 2017 gasoline models and a false purge flow code from leak detection pump tolerance, plus an updated turbocharger oil supply line on 2012 to 2014 Passats where the turbo has failed and the engine lacks power.

P000A fixed by an engine software update

Supported by vehicle data

VW bulletin 2013355 releases updated engine programming for P000A on 2006 to 2007 Jetta, Beetle and Rabbit. Ask a dealer whether the update has been applied before replacing timing parts. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P000D after cylinder head replacement

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen Tech Tip 15-12-01 covers the 3.6L Routan with P000D after a cylinder head replacement. It says to verify that the oil galley bolts were transferred when the head was replaced. We read only the NHTSA summary, not the full tech tip. We have not confirmed the tech tip is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P00AF set by a software fault at altitude

Supported by vehicle data

A Volkswagen bulletin summary says a software diagnostic fault sets P00AF, commonly at high altitude, on the 2013 Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Golf and Beetle. The fix is revised engine computer software, already in production. Ask a dealer whether the software update has been applied before replacing parts. We read only the cached NHTSA summary and have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P00B7 in NHTSA owner complaints

Supported by vehicle data

NHTSA owner complaints name P00B7 on several makes and models. They describe causes such as a stuck thermostat, a faulty thermostat and housing, a damaged sensor connector, and in one case an engine computer update under a Volkswagen bulletin. These are owner accounts, not diagnoses, and each is one owner report, so they need testing to confirm. The source is owner reports.

P0191 with no start or rough running on TDI diesels

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin 231402 covers the check engine light, no start or rough running with P0191 on 2009 to 2014 TDI diesel models, including the Jetta. It applies only to TDI engines. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0192 and diagnosing the rail pressure sensor

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin 20-10-02 covers a warning light with P0192 on 2009 to 2011 models such as the Jetta, Passat, GTI, Golf, CC, Eos and Tiguan, from low rail pressure or a rail pressure sensor circuit reading low. It gives guidance on diagnosing the rail pressure sensor (G247) properly, so test it before replacing the pump. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0197 in a Volkswagen list of customer complaints

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin VIN4APIN20190906 lists a check engine light with P0197 among several customer complaints on some Volkswagen models from 2018 to 2019. Only the NHTSA summary was read, and it does not give the repair. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0198 with a coolant pump leak and the yellow oil warning light

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin VIN-4-A-PIN-2018 lists a coolant leak at the coolant pump with the yellow oil warning light on and faults including P0198, on some Volkswagen models from 2016 to 2018. The bulletin also lists several unrelated items, and the summary does not give the repair. We only read the NHTSA summary, not the full bulletin. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0221 with the EPC light and throttle body faults

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin 010767 covers the EPC light and throttle body codes including P0221 on the 2007 Passat. We only read the NHTSA summary, so it gives no cause or fix. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0266 and cylinder contribution fault programming

Supported by vehicle data

NHTSA bulletin 10241312 covers update programming for cylinder contribution or balance faults, including P0266, stored in ECM fault memory on some Volkswagen models. Only the cached NHTSA summary was read. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0269 from cylinder contribution faults on some Volkswagen models

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin TB011409 covers a check engine light with cylinder contribution or balance faults stored, including P0269, on some Volkswagen models from 2010 to 2014. We have only read the NHTSA summary and have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0272 with a lit warning lamp and cylinder contribution faults

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin TB011409 mentions a lit warning lamp with cylinder contribution or balance faults including P0272 stored in ECM fault memory, and a related bulletin TB011422 has the same summary. Our notes cover some 2010 to 2014 Volkswagen models. We only read the NHTSA summaries, not the full bulletins. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0272 among cylinder contribution faults

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin TB011422 covers a lit MIL with cylinder contribution or balance faults, including P0272, stored in ECM fault memory on the 2009 to 2010 Jetta. Only the NHTSA summary was read, not the full bulletin. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0272 and cylinder contribution fault programming

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin TB011418 covers update programming for cylinder contribution faults stored in ECM fault memory, including P0272, on the 2009 to 2012 Touareg. An earlier bulletin, TB011311, covers a lit warning light with the same group of codes. Only the NHTSA summaries were read. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0275 as a cylinder contribution fault

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin TB011418 covers update programming for cylinder contribution faults stored in the ECM, including P0275, on the 2009 to 2010 Touareg. Only the NHTSA summary was read, not the full bulletin. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0278 and update programming for cylinder contribution faults

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin TB011418 covers update programming for cylinder contribution faults, and P0278 is named in the summary. It applies here to the 2009 to 2010 Touareg. We have only read the NHTSA summary and have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0299 from a turbo starved of oil

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin V211601_2036110 updates the turbocharger oil supply line on 2012 to 2014 Passats where the turbo shaft has broken or seized and the engine lacks power, which fits P0299. A failing turbo can mean a sudden loss of power, so have it checked promptly. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0327 on the 2014 Passat knock sensor circuit

Supported by vehicle data

VW bulletin TB011413 lists P0327 for a knock sensor fault on the 2014 Passat. The NHTSA summary gives only the title and does not state a repair. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0380 from mixed glow plug suppliers on TDI engines

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin TT280109 says TDI glow plugs come from two suppliers, Bosch and Beru. All plugs on a vehicle must be from the same supplier or glow plug monitoring P0380 may set. Our notes cover some 1999 to 2003 Volkswagen TDI models. We only read the NHTSA summary, not the full bulletin. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0411 from the secondary air system

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen issued several bulletins, including 0006 and 0008, for the check engine light with P0411 on the Golf, Jetta and New Beetle of this era, but the summaries give no cause. A dealer quoted in an NHTSA complaint found a vacuum hose leak on a 2000 Jetta, so check the secondary air vacuum hoses first. We have not confirmed the bulletins are still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0440, P0441, P0443, P0449 and P0496 that may involve the N80 purge valve

Supported by vehicle data

VW bulletin 20 17 02 lists P0440, P0441, P0443, P0449 and P0496 among the codes where the N80 purge valve may be involved on 2009 to 2017 gasoline models, and says to smoke test and check vacuum before replacing the valve. The bulletin is published on NHTSA, but we have not confirmed it is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

False P0441 from leak detection pump tolerance

Supported by vehicle data

VW bulletin 01 12 33 covers a false P0441 on some 2012 and 2013 2.5L and 2.0T models caused by leak detection pump tolerance. The bulletin is published on NHTSA, but we have not confirmed it is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0491 that a software update addresses

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin V011514 says the current engine computer software can set false P0491 on 2013 to 2015 Jetta and Beetle and 2014 to 2015 Passat models, and supplies update codes. We only read the NHTSA summary. Check whether the software update has been done before replacing parts. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P04F0 added to a Volkswagen bulletin

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin 2034072 was updated to include P04F0 on 2009 to 2016 CC, Jetta, Touareg, Tiguan, Beetle, GTI and related models. The NHTSA summary we read does not say what the repair is. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0571 with a brake light switch that stays on

Possible — needs testing

A 2002 Volkswagen Jetta owner complaint to NHTSA describes a brake light that stays on and P0571 set, a brake light switch problem covered by a recall for a limited VIN range. The brake light switch is part of the brake system, so have it inspected rather than repaired at home. The source is one owner report and the cause needs testing to confirm.

P05A0 from active grille motor software

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin 2043736 covers 2015 to 2016 Jetta with the check engine light on for P05A0. It says the code is stored because of incorrect software in the motor of the active radiator grille, and it lists an updated grille part. The summary we read is from NHTSA only, not the full bulletin. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P0601 cleared by a programming update

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin TB011417 gives a programming update to eliminate P0601 stored in memory on several 2006 and 2007 Volkswagen models, including the Jetta. Ask a dealer about the update before replacing the engine computer. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P060C and a car that will not enter ready mode

Supported by vehicle data

One 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf owner told NHTSA the dealer read P060C as a main processor performance fault in the 8C module, and the car would not enter ready mode. The dealer charged and tested the 12-volt battery, cleared faults, road-tested the car and released it, and the service advisor called it a software glitch. This is a single complaint that NHTSA has not verified. The source is owner reports, not a verified repair.

P073F with a transmission that cannot change gear

Supported by vehicle data

A 2015 Volkswagen Jetta owner complaint to NHTSA quotes a dealer scan showing P073F, an inability to change into first gear, along with a stuck-in-fifth-gear code. The repair needed new parts and took six weeks. The source is an owner report to NHTSA, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P2002 on 2015 diesels, with repair direction

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen technical tip 26-19-03 gives diagnosis and repair direction for P2002 on 2015 diesel models, and lists Jetta, Passat, Golf and Beetle. The summary gives no further detail. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P2006 fixed by replacing the runner control valve

Supported by vehicle data

A Volkswagen bulletin covers the check engine light with P2006 and related codes on some 2023 and 2024 Volkswagen models. The bulletin's repair is replacing the intake manifold runner control valve N316. We only read the NHTSA summary. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P2015 from intake manifold faults

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin 24-14-01 covers a check engine light with P2015 from intake manifold faults on 2.0T-era models. Check the intake manifold first. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P2015 fixed by replacing the intake manifold runner control valve

Supported by vehicle data

VW bulletin 2073665 covers P2015 on the 2023 to 2024 GTI by replacing the intake manifold runner control valve, N316. Ask a dealer to check this bulletin before replacing other intake parts. We only read the NHTSA summary, not the full bulletin. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P2177 with a lean running engine

Possible — needs testing

Three NHTSA complaints mention P2177 on different vehicles. One 2024 Volkswagen Taos owner ties it to failed injectors and a flooded EVAP canister. Another owner says a dealer found a purge valve vacuum leak and faulty high-pressure fuel parts, and a third says a mechanic read the code with the check engine light on. These are single reports and they need testing to confirm. The source is owner reports, not a verified repair.

P2181 cleared by a programming update

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin TB011410 gives an engine computer programming update for P2181 with the check engine light on, on the 2014 Touareg. The NHTSA summary does not give the details, so check that the engine computer software is current and that the cooling system warms up normally. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P2263 with a broken wastegate actuator arm

Supported by vehicle data

One owner of a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta reports P2263 with a broken wastegate actuator arm. This is a single complaint as filed by the owner and has not been verified by NHTSA. The source is owner reports, not a confirmed repair.

P2421 with an EVAP vent valve stuck open

Supported by vehicle data

Owner complaints to NHTSA on the Taos report P2421 as an EVAP canister vent valve stuck open despite dealer repairs. One owner later reports a fuel smell. The source is owner reports to NHTSA, not a confirmed pattern.

P2421 after a failed remote start

Supported by vehicle data

A 2024 Volkswagen Jetta owner told NHTSA they read P2421, an EVAP vent valve stuck open fault, after a failed remote start. The vehicle note says VW also lists the code for 2022 to 2023 Jetta models. The source is owner reports, not a verified repair.

P2431, P2432 and P2433 from secondary air system faults

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin 261403 covers a lit check engine light with secondary air codes stored in the engine computer fault memory, including P2431, P2432 and P2433. It names 2005 to 2012 Jetta, 2006 to 2008 Beetle, 2007 to 2008 Golf, 2010 to 2012 Jetta SportWagen and 2012 Passat models. Start by checking the secondary air system. We only read the NHTSA summary, not the bulletin itself. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P2440 set falsely by engine computer software

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin V011514 says the engine computer software on 2013 to 2015 Jetta, Beetle and Passat can set P2440 and a related secondary air code in error, and the fix is a software update. Ask a dealer about the update before replacing secondary air parts. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P2563 from a stuck turbocharger wastegate

Supported by vehicle data

A VW bulletin summary says a stuck turbocharger wastegate can set P2563. We read only the NHTSA summary, so the fix is not known to us. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P2681 on the 2024 Atlas

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin V0124062074939 gives an engine computer programming update for P2681 and two other codes on the 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. Ask a dealer about the update before replacing parts. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P2711 for an implausible shift sequence

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin 301301 covers P2711 stored in the transmission control module for an implausible shift sequence on some 2009 to 2012 Volkswagen models, including the CC, Eos, Golf and Jetta. Related bulletins 301303 and 301401 are named in the summary. Check the transmission fluid level and have the TCM software checked. Only the NHTSA summary was read, not the bulletin itself. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

U0103 with the car dropping into neutral on the Eos

Supported by vehicle data

One owner of a 2016 Volkswagen Eos reports the car going into neutral while driving, with U0103 for lost communication with the gear shift module. A shop replaced the gear shift. Other owners report the same. Losing drive while moving is a safety problem, so have it inspected by a qualified shop. The source is owner reports, a single complaint that NHTSA has not verified, so it is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed.

U029E stored in the ECM during a campaign

Supported by vehicle data

Volkswagen bulletin TT 01 18 09 is a diagnostic tip for 2015 Beetle, Golf, Golf SportWagen, Jetta and Passat for when U029E stores in the ECM while campaign 23Y8 is being done. Only the title was in the summary we read, so we cannot say more about the cause or repair. We have not confirmed the bulletin is still current, so this is labelled vehicle data rather than confirmed by bulletin.

P000A: Intake camshaft position slow response, bank 1: the bank 1 intake camshaft takes too long to reach the timing the engine computer commands

Severity: Inspect soon Full P000A guide

  • Jetta 2006–2007 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P000D: The 'B' camshaft on bank 2 is slow to reach the timing position the engine computer commands

Severity: Inspect soon Full P000D guide

  • Routan 2011–2012 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P00AF: Turbo boost control module performance fault

Severity: Inspect soon Full P00AF guide

  • Jetta 2013 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P00B7: Coolant flow through the engine cooling system lower than the computer expects

Severity: Severity not verified Full P00B7 guide

  • Atlas Cross Sport 2024 · Supported by vehicle data
  • Golf R 2017 · Supported by vehicle data
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0191: Fuel rail pressure sensor reading does not make sense

Severity: Inspect soon Full P0191 guide

  • Jetta 2009–2014 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0192: Fuel rail pressure sensor signal reads too low

Severity: Inspect soon Full P0192 guide

  • Jetta 2009–2011 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0197: Oil temperature sensor reporting a voltage that is too low

Severity: Monitor Full P0197 guide

  • Atlas 2019 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Jetta 2019 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Tiguan 2018–2019 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0198: Oil temperature sensor reporting a voltage that is too high

Severity: Monitor Full P0198 guide

  • Atlas 2016–2018 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Golf 2016–2018 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • GTI 2016–2018 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Jetta 2016–2018 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Passat 2016–2018 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0221: Throttle or pedal position sensor B signal outside its normal range

Severity: Inspect soon Full P0221 guide

  • Passat 2007 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0266: Cylinder 2 is not contributing as much power as the other cylinders

Severity: Severity not verified Full P0266 guide

  • Beetle 2013–2014 · Supported by vehicle data · 4 bulletins
  • Golf 2010–2014 · Supported by vehicle data · 2 bulletins
  • Jetta 2009–2014 · Supported by vehicle data · 4 bulletins
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0269: Cylinder 3 is not contributing as much power as the other cylinders

Severity: Severity not verified Full P0269 guide

  • Beetle 2013–2014 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Golf 2010–2014 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Jetta 2013–2014 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0272: Cylinder 4 is contributing less power than the others

Severity: Severity not verified Full P0272 guide

  • Beetle 2013–2014 · Supported by vehicle data · 2 bulletins
  • Golf 2010–2014 · Supported by vehicle data · 2 bulletins
  • Jetta 2009–2010 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Touareg 2009–2012 · Supported by vehicle data · 2 bulletins
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0275: Cylinder 5 is contributing less power than the others

Severity: Severity not verified Full P0275 guide

  • Touareg 2009–2010 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0278: Cylinder 6 is not contributing equally to engine power

Severity: Severity not verified Full P0278 guide

  • Touareg 2009–2010 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0299: Turbocharger or supercharger is producing less boost than the engine computer requested

Severity: Inspect soon Full P0299 guide

  • Passat 2012–2014 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0327: Knock sensor 1 on bank 1 is sending a signal that is too low

Severity: Severity not verified Full P0327 guide

  • Passat 2014 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0380: The computer found a fault in glow plug circuit A on a diesel engine

Severity: Severity not verified Full P0380 guide

  • Beetle 1999–2003 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Golf 1999–2003 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Jetta 1999–2003 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0411: Secondary air injection flow not as expected

Severity: Monitor Full P0411 guide

  • Jetta 1998–2001 · Supported by vehicle data · 2 bulletins
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0440: EVAP system fault (general)

Severity: Monitor Full P0440 guide

  • All models 2009–2017 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0441: EVAP purge flow incorrect

Severity: Monitor Full P0441 guide

  • All models 2009–2017 · Supported by vehicle data · 2 bulletins
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0443: EVAP purge valve circuit fault

Severity: Monitor Full P0443 guide

  • All models 2009–2017 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0449: EVAP vent valve circuit fault

Severity: Monitor Full P0449 guide

  • All models 2009–2017 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0491: Secondary air injection system is not moving enough air (bank 1)

Severity: Severity not verified Full P0491 guide

  • Jetta 2013–2015 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0496: EVAP purge flow when purge should be off

Severity: Monitor Full P0496 guide

  • All models 2009–2017 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P04F0: EVAP purge flow is not as expected when the engine is under high load (purge line A)

Severity: Monitor Full P04F0 guide

  • Jetta 2009–2016 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P05A0: Active grille shutter stuck or out of position: the motorised shutters in front of the radiator are not reaching their commanded angle

Severity: Monitor Full P05A0 guide

  • Jetta 2015–2016 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0601: Control module internal memory checksum error

Severity: Inspect soon Full P0601 guide

  • Jetta 2006–2007 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P060C: The engine or vehicle computer found a problem with its own main processor

Severity: Inspect soon Full P060C guide

  • e-Golf 2016 · Supported by vehicle data
Notes and bulletins for each model

P073F: Transmission could not engage first gear

Severity: Inspect soon Full P073F guide

  • Jetta 2015 · Supported by vehicle data
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2002: Diesel particulate filter not trapping soot well enough (bank 1)

Severity: Monitor Full P2002 guide

  • Jetta 2015 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2006: Intake runner control stuck closed (bank 1)

Severity: Severity not verified Full P2006 guide

  • Golf R 2023–2024 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2015: The sensor that reports the position of the intake manifold runner flaps on bank 1 is giving a reading that doesn't match where the flaps should be

Severity: Monitor Full P2015 guide

  • GTI 2008–2024 · Supported by vehicle data · 2 bulletins
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2181: Cooling system not holding its expected temperature

Severity: Inspect soon Full P2181 guide

  • Touareg 2014 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2263: Turbo or supercharger boost not matching the computer target (system A)

Severity: Inspect soon Full P2263 guide

  • Jetta 2017 · Supported by vehicle data
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2421: The EVAP vent valve is reported stuck open

Severity: Monitor Full P2421 guide

  • Jetta 2022–2024 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Taos 2022–2023 · Supported by vehicle data
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2431: Secondary air system pressure or flow sensor reading out of range (bank 1)

Severity: Inspect soon Full P2431 guide

  • Jetta 2005–2012 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2432: Secondary air pressure sensor signal too low (bank 1)

Severity: Monitor Full P2432 guide

  • Jetta 2005–2012 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2433: Secondary air system pressure or flow sensor circuit reading too high (bank 1)

Severity: Inspect soon Full P2433 guide

  • Jetta 2005–2012 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2440: Secondary air switching valve stuck open (bank 1)

Severity: Monitor Full P2440 guide

  • Jetta 2013–2015 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2563: Turbocharger boost control position sensor reading is out of range or does not make sense

Severity: Severity not verified Full P2563 guide

  • Atlas 2015–2024 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2681: Engine coolant bypass valve A control circuit open or out of range

Severity: Inspect soon Full P2681 guide

  • Atlas 2024 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2711: Unexpected mechanical gear disengagement

Severity: Inspect soon Full P2711 guide

  • CC 2009–2012 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Eos 2009–2012 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Golf 2009–2012 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Golf SportWagen 2009–2012 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • GTI 2009–2012 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Jetta 2009–2012 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Jetta SportWagen 2009–2012 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
  • Passat 2009–2012 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

U0103: A module lost communication with the electronic gear shift module, the computer behind the shifter

Severity: Inspect soon Full U0103 guide

  • Eos 2013–2016 · Supported by vehicle data
Notes and bulletins for each model

U029E: A module on the network stopped hearing the second (downstream) NOx sensor module

Severity: Inspect soon Full U029E guide

  • Golf 2015 · Supported by vehicle data · 1 bulletin
Notes and bulletins for each model

P0571: Brake switch A circuit fault, the switch that tells the computer and cruise control when the brake pedal is pressed

Severity: Inspect soon Full P0571 guide

  • Jetta 2002 · Possible — needs testing
Notes and bulletins for each model

P2177: Engine computer sees a lean mixture on bank 1 off idle (while cruising or at light throttle): too much air for the fuel being delivered

Severity: Monitor Full P2177 guide

  • Taos 2024 · Possible — needs testing
Notes and bulletins for each model

Sources and review

  1. VW 2013355: update programming for P0011/P000A, 2006-2007 Jetta/Beetle/Rabbit — Volkswagen of America
  2. Volkswagen Tech Tip 15-12-01: 3.6L Routan with P06DD, P000D or P0390 after cylinder head replacement — Volkswagen (filed with NHTSA)
  3. VW 2033034: update programming, MIL on, P00AF in ECM fault memory — Volkswagen via NHTSA manufacturer communications flat file
  4. NHTSA owner complaints naming P0119 (ODI 10484858, 10714028), P0129 (ODI 10321868, 10496081, 10551947, 10567604) and P00B7 (ODI 11561868, 11575521, 11756349, 11768539) — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
  5. MIL on, no start or rough running with P0087, P0088 or P0191 (TDI only) (bulletin 231402) — Volkswagen of America / NHTSA ,
  6. MIL on, P0087 and/or P0192 stored (bulletin 20-10-02) — Volkswagen / NHTSA ,
  7. VIN4APIN20190906: Customer-states list including MIL on with P0197 — Volkswagen
  8. VIN-4-A-PIN-2018: Coolant pump leak with yellow oil warning light and faults P0196 or P0198 — Volkswagen
  9. Volkswagen 010767: EPC light and throttle body codes P0121/P0221 — NHTSA manufacturer communications ,
  10. P0266: NHTSA bulletin 10241312 (Update programming for cylinder contribution faults with P0266 among codes) — Manufacturer communication via NHTSA flat file
  11. TB011409: Cylinder contribution/balance faults P0263, P0266, P0269 and/or P0272 — Volkswagen
  12. TB011409: MIL with cylinder contribution faults — Volkswagen
  13. TB011422: MIL with cylinder contribution faults — Volkswagen
  14. TB011418: Update programming for cylinder contribution faults — Volkswagen
  15. TB011418: Update programming for cylinder contribution faults including P0275 — Volkswagen
  16. TB011418: Volkswagen bulletin: update programming for cylinder contribution faults P0263 through P0278 — Volkswagen
  17. Volkswagen of America bulletin V211601_2036110: Turbocharger oil supply line update — Volkswagen of America (filed with NHTSA) ,
  18. VW TB011413: 2014 Passat, P0327 knock sensor fault — Volkswagen of America
  19. TT280109: TDI glow plugs come from two suppliers; do not mix — Volkswagen
  20. MIL on with P0411 secondary air system incorrect flow detected (Volkswagen bulletins 0006 and 0008) — Volkswagen of America / NHTSA ,
  21. VW 20 17 02: EVAP purge valve (N80) diagnosis — Volkswagen of America / NHTSA ,
  22. VW 01 12 33: P0441 false reading from leak detection pump tolerance — Volkswagen of America / NHTSA ,
  23. Volkswagen V011514: update programming for P0491 and/or P2440 — Volkswagen of America / NHTSA ,
  24. Volkswagen bulletin 2034072 (V201702): DTC P04F0 added — Volkswagen of America / NHTSA
  25. NHTSA complaint ODI 10322862: Volkswagen Jetta 2002, brake light switch stays on and P0571 set — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
  26. Volkswagen 2043736 (NHTSA 10135063): 2015-2016 Jetta MIL with P05A3 and/or P05A0 — Volkswagen of America
  27. Volkswagen TB011417: update programming to eliminate P0601 — Volkswagen of America / NHTSA ,
  28. NHTSA complaint ODI 10826003: 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf, P060C in module 8C, not entering ready mode — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (complaint flat file)
  29. NHTSA complaint ODI 11456871: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, P073F — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (consumer complaint)
  30. Volkswagen TT 26-19-03: Diagnosis and repair direction for P0401 / P2002 — Manufacturer service bulletin via NHTSA manufacturer communications flat file
  31. Volkswagen bulletin V0124032073665_3: engine light with P2004, P2006, P2014 or P2015, replace intake manifold runner control valve N316 — Volkswagen
  32. VW 24-14-01: MIL with P2014 or P2015 intake manifold faults — Volkswagen of America / NHTSA ,
  33. VW 2073665: replace intake manifold runner control valve N316 for P2004/P2006/P2014/P2015 (Arteon, Golf R, GTI) — Volkswagen of America / NHTSA ,
  34. NHTSA complaints ODI 11734257 (2024 Volkswagen Taos), 11730157 (2020 Kia Telluride) and 10945220 (2007 Mazda3) — NHTSA ODI
  35. TB011410: Update programming, MIL on, P2181 stored in ECM — Volkswagen
  36. NHTSA complaint ODI 1829658: 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, P2263 — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (owner complaint)
  37. NHTSA complaint ODI 11663870: 2023 Volkswagen Taos — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public complaint)
  38. NHTSA complaint ODI 11712344: 2024 Volkswagen Jetta — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public complaint)
  39. MIL on, secondary air DTCs P2431, P2432, P2433 stored in ECM fault memory (Volkswagen bulletin 261403) — Volkswagen of America / NHTSA
  40. Update programming, P0491 and/or P2440 (bulletin V011514) — Volkswagen of America / NHTSA ,
  41. VW bulletin: turbocharger wastegate stuck, DTCs P2563 and/or P00AF — Volkswagen Group of America
  42. Volkswagen V0124062074939: ECM update for P00B7, P0116 or P2681 — Volkswagen of America / NHTSA ,
  43. TSB 30-13-01: DTC P2711 implausible transmission shift sequence in the TCM — Volkswagen of America
  44. NHTSA complaint ODI 11494025: 2016 Volkswagen Eos — NHTSA (owner complaint)
  45. Volkswagen TT 01 18 09 (NHTSA 10150805): diagnostic tip when doing campaign 23Y8 and U029E stores in the ECM — NHTSA (manufacturer communication)
  46. P0266: NHTSA bulletin 10241325 (Update programming for cylinder contribution faults with P0266 among codes) — Manufacturer communication via NHTSA flat file
  47. P0266: NHTSA bulletin 10241322 (Update programming for cylinder contribution faults with P0266 among codes) — Manufacturer communication via NHTSA flat file
  48. P0266: NHTSA bulletin 10241317 (Update programming for cylinder contribution faults with P0266 among codes) — Manufacturer communication via NHTSA flat file
  49. TB011311: Update programming for MIL with cylinder faults — Volkswagen
  50. MIL on with P0410, P0411 or P1423 (Volkswagen bulletins 0204 and 0205) — Volkswagen of America / NHTSA ,
  51. NHTSA complaint ODI 767153: 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, P0411 vacuum hose leak — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (complaint flat file) ,
  52. NHTSA complaint ODI 11395041: Volkswagen Jetta 2015, P05A0 active grille air shutter stuck — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
  53. NHTSA complaint ODI 11766229: 2022 Volkswagen Taos — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public complaint)
  54. VW service communication: customer states MIL on with P2421 (2017-2021 Atlas, Golf) — Volkswagen Group of America
  55. NHTSA complaint ODI 876748: 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, P2431 and P2433 — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (owner complaint)
  56. NHTSA complaint ODI 1184675: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, P2431 and P2432 — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (owner complaint)
  57. NHTSA complaint ODI 11132793: 2013 Volkswagen Eos — NHTSA (owner complaint)
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