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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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TT6414022023-07-31. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex® ITEM 09117.
9214022023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Washer Level Sensor
9214012023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. Wiper Motor Noisy or Inoperative
9213022023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
9212042023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
8714092023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
8714022023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
8714012023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
8713012023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
6014012023-07-17. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open
6013012023-07-17. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open
TT9714012023-06-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent (G-052-164). Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities under repair manual, maintenance, fluid capacity table. If the fluid is not blue in color, drain the fluid, remove the sensor and clean with cleaner (D-009-401-04) or equivalent. Reinstall the sensor, top off washer reservoir with proper fluid and validate that the indicator lamp in the I.P. is no longer illuminated.
TT9214022023-06-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent (G-052-164). Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities under repair manual, maintenance, fluid capacity table. If the fluid is not blue in color, drain the fluid, remove the sensor and clean with cleaner (D-009-401-04) or equivalent. Reinstall the sensor, top off washer reservoir with proper fluid and validate that the indicator lamp in the I.P. is no longer illuminated.
TT8714012023-06-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM). When replacing the Air Conditioning compressor it is necessary to flush the entire system to remove all the PAG oil. Replacement AC compressors come with a full charge of oil. Any time another compressor is installed with a different vendor (Sanden to Denso) it is necessary to replace all the oil in the system to the new vendor type PAG oil.
V8718102043704172022-12-06. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
V8718122005566272022-06-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.
TT8013022022-05-31. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Broken or Difficult to Adjust, Dash Panel Air Vents.
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
V921204 20248782019-04-08. 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 and factory defect.
Dealer Letter an2019-04-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. 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
Dealer Letter -2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Beetle Window Activities): This document informs of clarifications based upon feedback Volkswagen had received regarding the Beetle window issue communications. There has been some confusion reported due to the UPDATE 64C7 and the technical bulletin being released on the same day. This document summarizes the activities
Dealer Letter -2019-04-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Progress on 2012-2013 MY Beetle Windows): This document informs of a followup to a letter from September 26th, volkswagen would to provide customers with an update on the progress made on the parts supply, and service repair solution to resolve the Beetle window issue.
VSS-12-052019-04-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Service Information (2012 / 2013 Beetles with power window issues): This document informs of a technical bulletin to address 2012 / 2013 Beetles with power window issues. Therefore it is no longer required to create a VTA case for the above issue.
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.

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