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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| V941402 2011521 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic changes. This document discusses necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. |
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| V871617_2044165 | 2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updated vendor code and parts table. |
| V871618_2043704 | 2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updated to include additional model year and required documentation instruction. |
| V011707 2038575 | 2017-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update Jetta vendor code in the warranty table. |
| V131701-2046780 | 2017-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Idler roller for ribbed bely now available as a parts kit. |
| V201701 2031426 | 2017-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update Parts Table. |
| V241703 2045138 | 2017-11-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Remove engine coolant from parts table. |
| V011522 2041112 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Current ECM software causing erroneous faults): This document informs of new programming for updating the diagnostic hardware The document also informs how to Update the Engine Control Module using the SVM Unit code |
| V401502 2033347 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Technical Bulletin (CV Boot Replacement): The Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot. |
| TT 87-11-01 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (A/C Control Module Basic Settings): This document gives the procedure to diagnoise the basic settings of the A/C Control Module. |
| TT 90-11-10 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): This document informs the procedure to remove the production mode setting when it is displayed in the instrument cluster. |
| V011516 2041112 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Current ECM software causing erroneous faults): This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware |
| V011518 2023591 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (TDI Clean Diesel I/M (Inspection Maintenance) Testing Issues due to Readiness Not Set): A Volkswagen TDI clean diesel is not ready for I/M (Inspection Maintenance) testing due to readiness codes not being fully set. Some readiness codes on TDI clean diesel vehicles require special driving conditions to be set. This document contains how to read the OBD readiness codes to diagnosis the status of the car, and gives examples on what is necessary to have the car up to spec |
| V011521 2034898 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory): High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue. The document also contains the procedure for servicing the possible causes of restrictions in the EGR filter. |
| V201503 2031426 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical Bulletin: High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis. Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue. |
| V261507 2031583 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Pressure Control Valve / Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow issues): This document contains the fault codes needed to diagnose, and service the issue. The document contains the fault codes necessary to check warranty coverage for servicing the issue |
| V871506 2019947 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue. |
| V871508 2005566 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue. |
| 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. |
| V231501 2041118 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Technical Bulletin: This document contans information for Diesel Fuel System Diagnoses and Repair. |
| V011514 2040822 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming, DTCs P0491 and or P2440 stored in the ECM Fault Memory): Current ECM software are causing erroneous faults. This document contains the codes necessary to update the software to diagnose issues |
| V011513 2037620 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming ECM to Correct Engine Load Calculations): Current ECM programing does not efficiently control engine valve timing causing stumbling and rough idle. The document discusses the procedures for updating the programming. It discusses the codes necessary to service the vehicle, and inquire if the service is under warranty |
| V001503 2040590 | 2017-11-08. 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 |
| TT 23-15-01 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Tech Tips (Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance issues): After replacing the mass air flow sensor basic setting must be reset. This document informs of the procedure necessary to perform the reset |
| TT 21-10-02 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; POWER TRAIN. Tech Tips: The document discusses the conditions of when turbo can to be fixed or replaced |
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