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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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Bulletins, newest first
TT0119072020-01-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update to regeneration instruction.
Water Pump FAQ2020-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. This Document informs dealers on the the Frequently Asked Questions for the new Water Pump Limited Warranty Extension
VWP-19-082020-01-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. This Document informs dealers on the the new Water Pump Limited Warranty Extension
VOS-19-342020-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
V011812_20146032020-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update model applicability to MY 2020.
VOS-19-322019-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
Dealer 24EE2019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Engine and/or transmission control software designed and certified for a similar model/model year was used in vehicles affected by this action. This could impact vehicle tailpipe emissions.
Circular 24EE2019-12-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Engine and/or transmission control software designed and certified for a similar model/model year was used in vehicles affected by this action. This could impact vehicle tailpipe emissions.
V171901_20128552019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
TT 26-19-042019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Diganostic direction to locate exhaust leak
TT 01-19-072019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Nox regeneration information. Updated to correct the tech tip number in the title.
TT 01-19-07_ver22019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Catalytic Converter Regeneration Scan Tool instruction.
V871810_20437042019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
V871811_20438932019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
V871811_20438932019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
V871806_20199472019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
Dealer 21H32019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
Circular 21H32019-12-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); EQUIPMENT. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
1314BtleSrvXprs2019-12-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. Added: Torque Spec table
V171901_20128552019-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
VWP1802 201910252019-11-06. Service bulletin. STEERING. This Document informs dealers the warranty extension for the steering column lock housing has been revised to include 2014 and 2015 model year
SM 102-20192019-11-06. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
SM 91-20192019-11-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. The part number listed in the document is to be returned.
SM 90-20192019-11-06. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. The part number listed in the document is to be returned.
V171901_20128552019-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

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