Service bulletins for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R
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.
519 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| V001713 2033846 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability |
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| VW Maintenance C | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2013 Volkswagen Golf R Maintenance Schedule For USA Applicable engines: 2.0T: This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles. |
| V211302 2024061 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document. |
| V191303 2022549 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications. |
| V171303 2017813 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. This document informs how to test the oil consumption rate |
| V211302 2024061 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document. |
| V191303 2022549 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications. |
| V171303 2017813 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. This document informs how to test the oil consumption rate |
| VWC-18-12 | 2019-03-04. 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. |
| analysis list 04 | 2019-01-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission |
| TT 21 18 01 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may cause engine damage |
| TT 10 12 01 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engine replacement tip |
| TT 10 18 01 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Diagnostic protocol for engine noise with cam timing faults |
| SM 59-2017 | 2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document. Only superseded part numbers to be ordered going forward. |
| V001605 2033846 | 2018-01-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Updated to include additional model year applicability. |
| V011615 2014815 | 2018-01-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update to include additional model year applicability. |
| V271301 2033978 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Generator Replacement): This document informs of Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing. From this condition one or more of the following symptoms are possible * Discharged Battery * No Start * Battery Indicator illuminated in Instrument Cluster * "Low Voltage" DTCs in various control modules * Engine noise * Accessory Drive Belt damaged or missing If a generator is replaced, there must be a confirmed failed GFF Test Plan available, or in the event of a mechanical failure of the component, complete and detailed documentation of the reason for the replacement, which must be submitted into the warranty claim comments. |
| V171302 2017813 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically, engines with specified break-in periods consume more oil during the break-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the break-in period. This document informs of oil consumption tests to check a vehicles performance. |
| V201306 2034072 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis): Completing the GFF function test and performing a vacuum check on the Canister Purge Valve -N80- are essential to diagnose proper operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document informs how to perform the Diagnosis check |
| V171403 2017813 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically, engines with specified break-in periods consume more oil during the break-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the break-in period. Refer to the Owners Manual for specific break-in procedures. Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM at which the engine is operated, the ambient temperature and road conditions. Further factors include the amount of oil dilution from water condensation or fuel residue and the oxidation level of the oil. 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. |
| Campaign Circula | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Action (2012 and 2013 MY Golf R Coolant Pump): Some customers of 2012 and 2013 model year Golf R vehicles have reported engine compartment noise and hard start issues with their vehicles. Volkswagen has determined that the coolant pump is the source of these concerns. The correct action taken for this issue was to Replace the coolant pump. |
| Dealer Letter, D | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Service Action 19J5 Coolant Pump issue): customers have reported engine compartment noise and hard start issues with their vehicles. Volkswagen has determined that the coolant pump is the source of these concerns. The corrective action taken was to replace the coolant pump |
| V011408 2014815 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin The use of contaminated gasoline, seasonal fuel changes (summer/winter fuel) or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more of the following conditions: -Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. -Engine runs rough after cold start. -Excessive engine cranking time. -Stumbles while driving. -Rough engine idle. -Loss of engine performance. -Poor fuel economy. This document informs of the procedure for the vehicle if it is diagnoised with poor quality gas |
| V151402 2032150 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Proper Removal of Engine Cover to Avoid Breakage): Pulling on the engine cover in some areas can cause damage. This document informs on the procedure to remove the engine cover. |
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