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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| V601203 2019568 | 2019-04-08. 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. |
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| Update Bulletin | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 64C7 Window Motors): This update has been proactively released to prevent window(s) entering pinch protection with no obstructions present. The Window "One-touch" does not work properly (window will not go up, or comes down on its own). The production solution for this issue was a New Window Motor design and calibration as of CW35/2012. 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. |
| V921204 2024878 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY/WIPER. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect. |
| Dealer Letter an | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (UPDATE 64C7): Volkswagen is informing dealers of an upcommming service update. The issue observted was Window ?one touch? does not work properly (window will not go up, or comes down on its own). The corrective action taken for this issue was to Replace window motor(s) with new motor design |
| V641204 2028594 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. 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 2028594 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; 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 2019568 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. |
| Update Bulletin | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 64C7 Window Motors): This update has been proactively released to prevent window(s) entering pinch protection with no obstructions present. The Window "One-touch" does not work properly (window will not go up, or comes down on its own). The production solution for this issue was a New Window Motor design and calibration as of CW35/2012. 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. |
| VST-16-01 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal. |
| TT 641404 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY. Update tech tip to include missing Figure 6 and final repair instruction. |
| V601301 2019568 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The sunroof's "Basic Setting" has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. When the sunroof is closed and the rotary switch is pressed down in the closed direction for longer than 10 seconds, the basic setting program of the sunroof motor is initiated, and previous sunroof travel limits are lost. If the basic setting is not fully restored (by continuing to hold the rotary switch in the down position until the sunroof has completed its full open/closed travel), fault codes (panoramic sunroof only) will set and the sunroof can no longer 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. |
| V921302 2024878 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence or a factory issue. This document informs what is under coverage for wiper blade issues. |
| Campaign Circula | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. Service Action (Front Window Motors issue): This document informs that Some beetle customers have reported problems with the operation of the front windows in their vehicle. VW has identified the window motors installed in production as the cause of these problems. The corrective action taken to service this issue was to Install improved front window motors. 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 92-14-02 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER. Tech Tips (Washer Level Sensor issues): This document discusses approved windshield washer fluids and the damages non - approved fluids can cause. The document also informs on the procedure to Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent |
| TT 97-14-01 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER. Washer Level Sensor issues: The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. This documet explains thelocation of the procedure to Validate that the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent |
| V921502 2026253 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the windshield, rear window and wiper blades, should be checked first. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue. |
| TT 64-12-03 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. Tech Tips: Door Panel Window Switch Bezel Removal |
| TT 64-14-02 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. |
| V601501 2019568 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof or Power Sunshade, Does Not Open/Close or Automatic Operation Does Not Function). This document contains Warranty information for coverage, and informs of methods to to service the issue |
| TT 64-14-02 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose the issue and tips on servicing the issue |
| 2032040 | 2016-06-22. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| SB-V-641201 | 2016-06-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| SB-VSS-12-03 | 2016-05-23. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| SB-20122609 | 2016-05-23. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| SB-64C7 | 2016-05-23. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
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