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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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V211301 20254642019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Frozen Charge Air Cooler ? Engine Will Not Start): Engines will not start after standing in cold weather below 0°C (32°F), MIL may be illuminated with various induction and/or boost system faults stored in ECM. Moisture from the intake air condenses and collects in the charge air cooler. At cold temperatures this moisture can freeze causing blockage of the intake air system. This document informs how to Install a revised charge air cooler kit P/N 1K0 198 803B to avoid the formation of this moisture in the boost system.
TT 24-07-1032019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Tech Tips (Vehicles with 2.5L Engine - Fault Code P2279 (Leaking Air in Intake System) Diagnostic Tip): When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first. This document informs how to check the cam timing
VW Parts Accesso2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
TT 0117052019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Coding information for replacement ECM to address specific fault setting after the install.
V941901-20115212019-04-01. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
TT 90 19 012019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT. Instructions to address oil sensor warning.
TT 90 11 012019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
24DR-201902282019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
On-car Analysis2019-04-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On-car Analysis2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. On-car analysis list from customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
SM 44-2017 EN2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
Circular24DR31192019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
VWP-18-07-2019012019-03-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Document was revised to include information on when the replacement engine contains a Timing Chain or Timing Chain Tensioner. Also includes the CPPA engine code labor operation and time units.
VWC-18-12-2019012019-03-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT. This Document informs dealers that 2.0L TDI Gen 1, Gen 2 and Gen 3 Customer Vehicles are no longer eligible for the Pre-existing MIL-On Condition.
Vehicle Maintena2019-03-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. The Vehicle Maintenance Declaration has been added back to WISE for the Timing Chain Warranty Extension.
TT 91 19 012019-03-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
TT 57 11 082019-03-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Remote lock function. Update to model year applicability.
Extension Dealer2019-03-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Document informs is the dealer FAQ associated with VWP-18-07
VWC-18-122019-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. This Document informs dealers that 2.0L TDI Gen 1 and Gen 3 Customer Vehicles are no longer eligible for the Pre-existing MIL-On Condition.
TT 91 18 182019-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING. Horn and ancillary steering wheel controls diagnosis.
TT 15 18 012019-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Balance shaft direction for debris issues.
2-0L TDI Settlem2019-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2.0L TDI Settlement Deadline 12/30/2018 - Important Reminders
analysis list 052019-01-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
analysis list 042019-01-07. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
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

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