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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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Only bulletins with component: Exhaust and emissions are shown. Show all

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2113022023-10-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System
TB37H3a2023-09-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. 37H3 DSG Software (FED_EMS)
TB0114212023-08-28. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. MIL ON, DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation
TB0114112023-08-28. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. MIL ON, DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation
TB0113302023-08-28. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. MIL ON, DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be Accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation
2013062023-07-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis
TT2613012023-07-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. When diagnosing ECM fault P2413 ?Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance?, pressure test turbo hoses for leaks and repair as necessary.
Action24DR2023-05-22. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Emissions service action 24DR/ECM Software.
20348982022-06-13. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter.
V0118132034898222022-06-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter. Update to MAF labor operation number.
V0118132034898212022-06-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) filter.
V0118132034898192021-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Diagnosis for EGR flow insufficient. Update to parts table.
V0118132034898182021-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). DTC P0401 diagnostic assistance, additional smoke test and cold air control valve test
V0118132034898172021-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. DTC P0401 diagnostic assistance, additional smoke test and cold air control valve test
V011813_20348982020-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). Update to part quantity in Part Table.
Dealer 24EE2019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Engine and/or transmission control software designed and certified for a similar model/model year was used in vehicles affected by this action. This could impact vehicle tailpipe emissions.
TT 26-19-042019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Diganostic direction to locate exhaust leak
TT 01-19-072019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Nox regeneration information. Updated to correct the tech tip number in the title.
TT 01-19-07_ver22019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Catalytic Converter Regeneration Scan Tool instruction.
Dealer 21H32019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
Circular 21H32019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); EQUIPMENT. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
TT 01 18 142019-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV); EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Alternative diagnosis for lean fuel trim.
V241705 20473632019-04-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Installation Instruction for fresh air line during CCTA Intake Manifold Replacement
V241704 20451382019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Supersedes Technical Bulletin 24-17 03 (V241703) dated March 6, 2017 for information regarding a new style solenoid valve for Intake Manifold Flap
V241704 20451382019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Ensure correct intake manifold is installed on engine, refer to ETKA.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.