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Turn Any VIN into Technical Service Bulletins

Access technical service bulletins by VIN in seconds using a reliable API built for real automotive use. Retrieve OEM-issued TSB data with clean JSON responses and integrate accurate repair insights directly into your platform.

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What Makes The TSB API Easy to Work With

Most APIs list features. This one focuses on what actually helps when you’re working with real vehicle data. Some features of the Technical Service Bulletins API are:

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99.9% Uptime SLA

Reliable infrastructure built for platforms running continuous vehicle lookups.

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Fast Response Times

Get results in seconds, ready to use without delays in your workflow.

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100% Accuracy

Matches bulletins to the exact vehicle configuration for more reliable results.

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VIN and YMM Lookup in One Endpoint

Submit a VIN or year, make, and model. Both return the same structured response.

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Structured JSON Output

Consistent JSON with bulletin number, title, date, summary, and PDF link.

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PDF Documents Included per Bulletin

Each TSB includes a direct link to the original manufacturer PDF.

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Full Coverage from 1981

Supports all major makes and models sold in the U.S. since 1981.

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Bulk Processing Available

Run lookups across multiple vehicles without building custom batching logic.

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Reliable Developer Support

Get the help you need with clear documentation and responsive support when it matters.

What Is a Technical Service Bulletins API?

A Technical Service Bulletins API gives you direct access to manufacturer-issued repair bulletins without needing to search multiple sources manually.

These bulletins come from automakers and are used by technicians every day. They describe known issues, recommended fixes, and sometimes even updated repair procedures.

Instead of digging through different websites and forums, the API delivers everything in a structured format your system can use instantly, including the full repair summary and a direct link to the original manufacturer PDF for each bulletin.

What the TSB API Returns for Each Vehicle

Each response includes real bulletin data pulled directly from manufacturer sources. Here’s what the API provides:

Vehicle Information

Bulletin Identification

Issue Overview

Publication Details

Official Documentation

Try the Technical Service Bulletins API Instantly

Not sure what you’re getting? Enter any VIN below and see every manufacturer-issued bulletin on file for that vehicle. No account or credit card needed!

How the Technical Service Bulletins API Works

You don’t need a complex setup to get started. Send a VIN or vehicle details, and the API handles the rest. The steps to follow are:

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Step 1: Submit the VIN or Year, Make, and Model

Pass a 17-character VIN or a year, make, and model combination to the endpoint using a standard GET request. These are the two supported input methods.

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Step 2: We Find Exact Technical Service Bulletins

The system queries the vehicle manufacturer bulletins database and identifies every bulletin issued for that vehicle matched against make, model, and year.

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Step 3: Receive Structured TSB Data Instantly

Your response is a JSON array including the bulletin number, title, issue date, full repair summary, and a direct link to the original manufacturer's PDF document.

Supported Vehicle Coverage

The technical service bulletin database covers all major makes and models sold in the US from 1981 forward, with no brand exclusions.

Supported Regions

United States

Model Year Coverage

1981 to current model year

Supported Makes

Our TSB API supports a wide range of manufacturers, including but not limited to:

Get Technical Service Bulletins For All Makes and Models

Our TSB API supports a wide range of manufacturers, including but not limited to:

Acura

Audi

BMW

Buick

Cadillac

Chevrolet

Chrysler

Dodge

Ford

GMC

Honda

Hyundai

Infiniti

Jaguar

Jeep

Kia

Land Rover

Lexus

Mazda

Mercedes-Benz

Mini

Mitsubishi

Nissan

Porsche

RAM

Subaru

Tesla

Toyota

Volkswagen

Volvo

Start Pulling Technical Service Bulletins Without Writing Any Code!

Sign up and you can start pulling technical service bulletins right away from your Vehicle Databases dashboard. Enter a VIN or year, make, and model and every manufacturer-issued bulletin for that vehicle comes back instantly.

Connect it to your platform whenever you are ready.

Example TSB API Response

See how the request works and what the response looks like:

				
					{

  "year": 2015,
  "make": "Volkswagen",
  "model": "CC",
  "data": [
    {
      "number": "VWP-19-07",
      "title": "Airbag Control Module Limited Warranty Extension",
      "date": "11/14/2019",
      "summary": "For vehicles applicable to the 69Z5 campaign, Volkswagen is extending warranty coverage for the Airbag Control Module in certain 2015-2016 model year Tiguan and CC vehicles for a time period of 10 years, unlimited mileage from the vehicle's original in-service date. The vehicle's original in-service date is defined as the date the vehicle was delivered to either the original purchaser or the original lessee; or if the vehicle was first placed in service as a \"demonstrator\" or \"company\" car, on the date such vehicle was first placed in service.",
      "pdf": "https://vhr.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/tsb-data/vwp-19-07/airbag-control-module-limited-warranty-extension.pdf",
    },
    {
      "number": "WLA-22-15",
      "title": "ACC Calibration Process",
      "date": "11/16/2022",
      "summary": "For Adaptive Cruise Control repairs, Dealer must validate the ACC calibration is required for Warranty reimbursement. To determine if the calibration is required, the Dealer must always refer to the Repair Manual in Elsa for each VIN to validate if repair meets one of the qualifying conditions. Qualifying conditions may vary by model. Refer to the example below. Once it's determined the calibration is necessary, the Dealer must complete the calibration using VW Approved ODIS Scan Tool. Claims may be subject to cancellation if the calibration was not required for repairs or if a non-VW Approved Scan Tool is used to complete calibration. The use of Aftermarket Scan Tools are not permitted per Policy and the Repair Manual.",
      "pdf": "https://vhr.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/tsb-data/wla-22-15/acc-calibration-process.pdf",
    },
    {
      "number": "VWM-14-02",
      "title": "Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program - Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer",
      "date": "6/25/2014",
      "summary": "This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program for all Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Gasoline Engines. Scheduled Maintenance Interval - 10,000 miles or one year from the original vehicle in-service date, whichever occurs first (Applicable for all MY 2015 and newer Volkswagen models equipped with Gasoline Engines.)",
      "pdf": "https://vhr.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/tsb-data/vwm-14-02/volkswagen-carefree-maintenance-program---gasoline-engines-model-year-2015-and-newer.pdf",
    },
    {
      "number": "VWP-20-02",
      "title": "Volkswagen CC Tire Class Action Settlement",
      "date": "3/2/2020",
      "summary": "For applicable 2009-2017 Volkswagen CC Settlement Class Vehicles, Volkswagen will provide current owners or lessees with up to two tire rotations, at no charge to the customer, to be performed at the recommended tire rotation intervals by the manufacturer of the vehicle's tires, performed by an authorized Volkswagen Dealer until the Settlement Class Vehicle reaches an original odometer mileage of 110,000 miles or both complimentary tire rotations have been redeemed, whichever occurs first.",
      "pdf": "https://vhr.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/tsb-data/vwp-20-02/volkswagen-cc-tire-class-action-settlement.pdf",
    },
    {
      "number": "VWP-20-03",
      "title": "Intake Manifold Limited Warranty Extension",
      "date": "3/23/2020",
      "summary": "Volkswagen has extended the Warranty coverage for the intake manifold to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's original in-service date, for certain 2015 Model Year Volkswagen Tiguan, CC and EOS with engine codes CBFA and CCTA. The vehicle's original in-service date is defined as the date the vehicle was delivered to either the original purchaser or the original lessee; or if the vehicle was first placed in service as a \"demonstrator\" or \"company\" car, on the date such vehicle was first placed in service.",
      "pdf": "https://vhr.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/tsb-data/vwp-20-03/intake-manifold-limited-warranty-extension.pdf",
    },
    {
      "number": "VWP-22-03",
      "title": "Takata Airbag Inflator Limited Warranty Extension",
      "date": "4/25/2022",
      "summary": "For vehicles applicable to the Takata Airbag Inflator Recalls, Volkswagen has extended the Warranty coverage for the Driver and Passenger Takata Airbag Inflator.",
      "pdf": "https://vhr.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/tsb-data/vwp-22-03/takata-airbag-inflator-limited-warranty-extension.pdf",
    },
    {
      "number": "VWP-23-01",
      "title": "Emergency Repairs",
      "date": "2/6/2023",
      "summary": "3.5.1 Emergency Repairs Emergency warranty repairs may be necessary at a time or place where the customer is unable to have repairs performed by an authorized Volkswagen Dealer, and has no other recourse but to have them performed by an independent/non-franchise repair shop.",
      "pdf": "https://vhr.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/tsb-data/vwp-23-01/emergency-repairs.pdf",
    }
  ]
}
				
			

Real Problems The Technical Service Bulletins API Solves

Most teams don’t realize they’re missing TSB data until it starts costing time, money, or accuracy. Here’s what that looks like in real workflows and how this API fixes it.

Repair Shops and Service Platforms

Diagnostics Taking Too Long

Technicians spend time chasing issues that already have known fixes.

Solution

Use technical service bulletins by VIN to surface known problems instantly and go straight to the correct repair.

MarketPlaces & History Tools

Vehicle Listings Missing Key Details

Buyers see specs and history, but not known issues tied to the vehicle.

Solution

Integrate a technical service bulletin API to show relevant bulletins and give buyers a clearer picture before purchase.

Warranty Providers

Warranty Claims Being Misjudged

Without access to a full technical service bulletin database, valid claims can be missed or processed incorrectly.

Solution

Check TSB records for each vehicle to confirm repair conditions and improve claim accuracy.

Fleet Management

Fleet Issues Showing Up Too Late

Issues are only fixed after something breaks, instead of being caught early.

Solution

Use the API to track known issues and plan maintenance before breakdowns happen.

Parts Platforms

Parts Demand Catching Suppliers Off Guard

Demand for certain parts rises quickly when common vehicle issues start showing up.

Solution

Monitor TSB trends to anticipate which components will be needed and adjust inventory ahead of time.

Insurance Companies

Claims Lacking Technical Context

Insurance decisions are made without knowing if an issue is already documented by the manufacturer.

Solution

Use a TSB API to surface known issues during claim evaluation and improve decision accuracy.

Vehicle Databases’ TSB API vs. the NHTSA Database

NHTSA is the most common starting point for anyone looking up technical service bulletins in the US, but it was not built for API access or production use. Coverage is inconsistent, pre-2012 records are frequently missing, and there is no structured way to query it at volume. Here’s how they compare to us:
FeatureNHTSA DatabaseVehicle Databases API
All makes in one place Partial Yes
Full API access No Yes
PDF documents included Partial Yes, via API
Coverage back to 1981 Partial Yes
Bulk / batch lookup No Yes
Structured JSON output No Yes
Built for integration No Yes
Cost Free, limited Free trial before payment
All makes in one place
NHTSA Database
Partial
Vehicle Databases API
Yes
Full API access
NHTSA Database
No
Vehicle Databases API
Yes
PDF documents included
NHTSA Database
Partial
Vehicle Databases API
Yes, via API
Coverage back to 1981
NHTSA Database
Partial
Vehicle Databases API
Yes
Bulk / batch lookup
NHTSA Database
No
Vehicle Databases API
Yes
Structured JSON output
NHTSA Database
No
Vehicle Databases API
Yes
Built for integration
NHTSA Database
No
Vehicle Databases API
Yes
Cost
NHTSA Database
Free, limited
Vehicle Databases API
Free trial before payment
NHTSA's database works for occasional manual lookups. It does not work for platforms that need to query technical service bulletins by VIN at scale, return structured data, or include the original manufacturer PDF in the response.

APIs That Pair Naturally with the TSB API

If you’re building something larger, this API works even better with others. The top picks are:

Open NHTSA recall data by VIN. Pairs directly with technical service bulletins by VIN for a complete vehicle safety and service history in one stack.

Year, make, model, trim, engine, and drivetrain from any VIN. The foundational layer for any vehicle-facing application.

Factory owner’s manual by VIN. A natural complement for repair platforms and post-purchase service tools.

Original Monroney label data including factory MSRP, installed options, and EPA figures.

Current retail, trade-in, and wholesale values by VIN. Useful alongside TSB data for accurate used vehicle assessment.

Full technical specs by year, make, model, and trim. Engine output, dimensions, towing capacity, and more.

Need something more specific? We also provide custom automotive data solutions. If your platform requires a unique dataset or customized API integration, our team can build it.

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FAQs About the Technical Service Bulletins API

Where can I find technical service bulletins for my car?

The most complete way to access auto technical service bulletins for your car is through a dedicated TSB lookup tool or API. NHTSA publishes some bulletins on their website, but coverage is incomplete, and pre-2012 records are frequently missing.

The Vehicle Databases TSB API lets you retrieve every matching bulletin for any vehicle by entering the VIN or year, make, and model.

A recall is issued when a safety defect is identified. It is overseen by NHTSA, owners must be notified, and all repairs are done at no cost to the owner. A technical service bulletin is issued by the manufacturer alone to document a known issue and its recommended fix.

No government agency is involved; owners are not required to be notified, and repair costs depend on whether the vehicle is still under warranty.

Yes, NHTSA provides free access to some TSBs through their website, but the database is incomplete, difficult to query programmatically, and missing many pre-2012 records.

The Vehicle Databases technical service bulletin database provides full structured access via API across all makes from 1981, with PDF documents included per bulletin.

Repair shops use TSBs to skip unnecessary diagnostic time on issues the manufacturer has already identified and documented a fix for. When a technician searches for relevant bulletins before starting a repair, they can go directly to the approved procedure rather than diagnosing from scratch.

Yes. The find TSB by VIN endpoint accepts a 17-digit VIN and returns every matching bulletin for that vehicle. If you do not have the VIN, you can also query by year, make, and model.

New bulletins are issued by manufacturers on an ongoing basis. The Vehicle Databases technical service bulletin database is updated regularly as manufacturers release new bulletins, ensuring the data reflects the latest available records for each make and model.

Each TSB record in the API response includes the bulletin number, title, issue date, a full repair summary describing the problem and the manufacturer’s recommended procedure, and a direct link to the original manufacturer PDF document.

Yes. The vehicle service bulletins API covers all major makes and models sold in the US from 1981 forward with no brand exclusions. See the full manufacturer coverage list on this page.

The technical service bulletins API lets your platform surface relevant bulletins for any vehicle automatically, without manual lookups on NHTSA or individual OEM portals.

For shop management software, this means technicians see open TSBs alongside every work order. For parts platforms, it means predicting demand from new bulletin activity. For warranty tools, it means correctly identifying coverage before a claim is processed.

Yes, TSBs apply to used cars. A TSB applies to any vehicle that falls within the affected make, model, year, and production range, regardless of how many times it has changed hands.

If the vehicle is no longer under the original warranty, the owner will typically pay for any TSB-related repair out of pocket unless the manufacturer has issued a warranty extension alongside the bulletin.