Technical Service Bulletin
44-18-01 - Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form (U.S. Only)

Transaction No.: 2043620/7

Condition
Applicable Vehicles
Model(s)

Year

Eng. Code

Trans. Code

All

2016-2025

All

All

VIN Range From VIN Range To
All

All

Revision Table
Instance Number

Published Date

Version Number

Reason For Update

2043620/7

5/22/25

44-18-01

Include additional model and model
year applicability.

2043620/6

12/13/22

44-18-01

Include additional model and model
year applicability.

2043620/1

3/7/16

V441601

Original publication.

Refer to “Wheel alignment and balance” as stated in Volkswagen’s Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual for guide lines of submitting
warranty claims for alignments.

Technical Background
This Technical Bulletin outlines the use of the Alignment Sheet Submission Form for warranty submission claim of alignment.
For all vehicles (except Touareg):
•

During PDI the technician finds the alignment not correct after a road test.

For Touareg:
•

Touareg, alignment sheet must be used between 1,000 and 6,000 miles.

NOTICE
Warranty only covers alignments at PDI for all vehicles except Touareg which is covered between 1,000 and 6,000 miles.
Alignment claims submitted without an Alignment Sheet Submission Form will be debited.

Production Solution
Information only.

Service
Go to VW Hub site, access the “Service” criteria, select the “Alignment Worksheet” link (Figure 1), fill out the form (Figure 2), “add the alignment
sheet” and submit the alignment form.

Figure 1

Figure 2

NOTICE
In the comment section note: tire brand, tire PSI, ride height and fuel level to properly document vehicle conditions at the
time of the alignment.

After the three sections have been filled out, upload a copy of the alignment measurements from your computer using the “Browse” tab within the
“Alignment File Upload” section of the form. Once the alignment measurements have been uploaded click the “Submit Alignment” button.

NOTICE
Hand written or scanned copies of alignment sheets will not be accepted as they may not contain all the correct information
needed for warranty submission. Incomplete Alignment Sheet Submission Forms will cause warranty claims to be debited.
– For example, on “unacceptable” form there is no VIN, Date, Model or alignment measurement information.

Example of an acceptable alignment printout

Example of an unacceptable alignment printout

Warranty
Information only.

Required Parts and Tools
No special parts required.
No special tools required.

Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and
Repair Manuals for the latest information.
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