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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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VIN4APIN202201312022-02-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
VIN4APIN202201262022-02-04. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); SUSPENSION:FRONT. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
VIN4APIN202201242022-02-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
VIN4APIN202109302021-10-06. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT; STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); EQUIPMENT. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202108312021-09-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Hood release inoperative Customer states MIL-on with P0401
VIN4APIN202107282021-08-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; SUSPENSION:FRONT. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving Customer states the rear view mirror is loose Hood release inoperative Customer states MIL-on with P0401
V5515032021354_72021-02-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
V0017062033708-62020-10-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
V0017062033708-52020-10-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
TT 64-12-032019-04-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT. Tech Tips (Door Panel Window Switch Bezel Removal): If the door panel needs to be removed, gently remove the window switch bezel following the procedure in this document.
V551203 20213542019-04-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces.
V501205 20143702019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
TT 64-12-032019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Tech Tips (Door Panel Window Switch Bezel Removal): If the door panel needs to be removed, gently remove the window switch bezel following the procedure in this document.
analysis list 042019-01-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission
V661803_20271192018-12-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
TT 6414042018-02-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY. Update tech tip to include missing Figure 6 and final repair instruction.
V661301 20271192017-12-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces) The surfaces of chrome parts can get damaged in the production process or by external influences. This document discusses options for repairs covered under warranty, and methods to prevent damage.
TT 61-13-012017-12-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Tech Tips (Convertible Top Boot Cover Color): Be aware that the convertible top boot (tonneau) cover color is based on the vehicle?s special edition and can be determined using vehicle PR codes. This document informs of the PR codes for special edition vehicles.
TT 64-13-012017-12-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT. Tech Tips (Door Window Height Adjustment Dimensions): When adjusting a front door window this document informs of the height adjustment dimensions.
V601401 20195682017-12-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. 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.
V001503 20405902017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Paint Defect - Water Migration Under the RAPGARD): Water migration under the RAPGARD® can be mistaken as a paint defect when in fact it is only moisture trapped in the clear coat of the paint. This document discusses. - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Inspecting for water migration in areas where RAPGARD was removed. - Examples of water migration after the RAPGARD is removed
V001502 20157802017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document refers to a pre check inspection on the quality of a vehicle such as - Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) - Shipping damage - Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) - Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Vehicles are shipped with RAPGARD. This self-adhering plastic product is applied in certain areas of the vehicle and is designed to provide protection from all types of possible damages. - Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks - Exterior glass, cleaning - Interior, cleaning - New vehicle detailing products
TT 64-14-032017-11-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Tech Tips (Rattle Noise when Closing Door-Window Regulator Loose): Complaints of a rattle noise when closing the front door or a rattle from door when driving on bumpy roads, may be caused by the front window regulator mounting nuts becoming loose in the door. This concern may be more noticeable with the window closed. This document informs how to service this issue
TT 64-14-042017-11-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Tech Tips (Convertible Front Window Contacts Rear Window Glass, Window misaligned): This document informs of Complaints of the front window glass contacting the rear glass may be caused by the front window glass becoming loose in the regulator clamps. The document displays how to service this issue and correct the front window glass
V001411 20337082017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint): This document informs how to remove paint contaminants such as rail dust and industrial fallout from exterior paint.

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