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Service bulletins for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

1393 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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TT 90 11 012019-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
24DR-201902282019-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
TT 9115052019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
TT 2710022019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
TT 91-12-142019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Tech Tips (Radio Inoperative After UPDATE 91J7 SD Card Software Update): This document informs If radio is inoperative after performing UPDATE 91J7 using the correct SD card, start by checking the current software level of the radio. Software level may have changed during update, so software level must be checked again after update has failed.
Dealer Letter -2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (2013 Model Year UPDATES & IQS Window): This document informs that during the next four months of the JD Power window, it?s very important for dealerships to take extra measures to ensure each new vehicle is delivered to customers in perfect condition. With this in mind, Volkswagen asks the dealers to pay special attention to completing the UPDATES in this document that will be active for certain 2013 model year vehicles in the dealers inventory as the IQS window officially opens on November 1st.
Rental Agency Le2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS. VOLKSWAGEN RENTAL CAR AGENCY COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Voluntary Safety Recall 69i9 2012-2013 Model Year Volkswagen Beetle with Leather Sport Seats Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module (J706)): Vehicles equipped with leather sport seats have been built with an incorrectly coded Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module(J706) in the right front passenger location. If the leather seat gets wet and if a child restraint is secured on the right front passenger seat, the control module may not properly detect the child restraint. The right front passenger air bag will not be turned off as expected. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light will not illuminate, alerting the driver that the passenger airbag has not been turned off. The corrective action taken was to Replace Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module (J706).
V911222 20227392019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
V641204 20285942019-04-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Window Enters Pinch Protection with No Obstructions Present): Customer may complain front window(s) will not go up all the way without entering pinch protection or they may have to hold the button continuously to get the window to close. Due to installation tolerances and window motor deficiencies, it is possible the window regulator motor may have excessive resistance causing pinch protection to activate. The production solution to this issue was a Revised window regulator motor and optimized window regulator installation procedure. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
V641203 20285942019-04-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Window Enters Pinch Protection with No Obstructions Present): Customer may complain front window(s) will not go up all the way without entering pinch protection or they may have to hold the button continuously to get the window to close. Due to installation tolerances and window motor deficiencies, it is possible the window regulator motor may have excessive resistance causing pinch protection to activate. The production solution to this issue is Revised window regulator motor and optimized window regulator installation procedures.
V601203 20195682019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The issued of The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. The sunroof?s ?Basic Setting? has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. This document informs the procedure to reset the settings of the Sunroof / Sunshade so that functionality can be retained. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
TT 91-12-142019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tech Tips (Radio Inoperative After UPDATE 91J7 SD Card Software Update): If radio is inoperative after performing UPDATE 91J7, start by checking the current software level of the radio. Software level may have changed during update, so software level must be checked again after update has failed. If radio cannot be reached in Vehicle self-diagnosis, software level can be checked by running GFF and printing or saving diagnostic log. Software level location on GFF log is highlighted in this document.
TT 90-12-042019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (Service Interval Settings after Instrument Cluster Replacement): This document informs that after instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. To set values manually, use Vehicle self-diagnosis to select 17- Instrument Cluster, then adaptation. Channel ?SIA: maximum value of distance to service? should be set to 16000 km and channel ?SIA: maximum value of time to service? should be set to 372 days.
On Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
Control Module R2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
V011330 20348982019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be Accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation): High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. This production solution to this issue is new software implemented in current production.
TT 57-12-032019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (Remote Functions Inoperative and/or Faults 00955, 00956, 02660): If the remote key fob is depressed repeatedly or a button is held down while outside the remote operating range, the key remote functions may no longer operate. This document informs Before running GFF or attempting any adaptation with the scan tool, attempt to restore remote functionality by following the key synchronization procedure in this document.
On-car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On-car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list from customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
V961301 20261772019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start (KESSY) Module Replacement): After replacing the Access/Start (KESSY) module, the keyless entry does not work. The Access/Start (KESSY) module service parts are programmed incorrectly, resulting in a lack of functionality. This document informs of the conditions necessary to allow the software to be reprogrammed

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