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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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TB3713012023-06-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
VSE13042023-06-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. VWGoA is pleased to inform you of the automatic delivery of the Required Special Tools which are used on VW Hybrid vehicles.
TT9714022023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations. However, aftermarket devices (i.e., drive data recorders) that connect to the DLC have now become available.
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.
TT9614022023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When replacing the complete vehicle lock set (all vehicle keys and lock cylinders) for any reason, be aware that the ?Adapt keys? test plan will not allow the new keys to adapt to the vehicle. Instead, perform the test plan for ?New identity?. During this test plan, make the appropriate selection to indicate only the lock set has been replaced, as shown below in figures 1 and 2.
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.
TT9112082023-06-13. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. To check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011 and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan, use the link below.
TT9111192023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). For concerns of navigation inaccuracy, with or without antenna fault codes, begin by checking the number of received satellites in the area of the concern. This can be accomplished by following the instruction in Technical Bulletin 2023490 Antenna Diagnosis Overview.
TT9111162023-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI. When pairing an Android phone to the Bluetooth system, a few extra steps may be necessary. Follow the instructions below to pair the phone:
TT9111142023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The Bluetooth module has now been integrated into the navigation head unit on 2012-2013 vehicles with RNS 315 navigation part number 1K0 035 274 B or higher. The diagnosis for this system is similar to the 9W7 system. Technical Bulletin 91 11 09 (2026015) can be used for the diagnosis.
TT9111092023-06-13. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top portion of the screen may not display streets. This line represents the horizon and is a normal operation of system. No repairs should be made. Examples below of day and night modes
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.
V1719012012855622023-06-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V1917012022548102023-06-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.
Edition112023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. ElsaWeb Newsletter
Edition1722023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Elsa Newsletter
Edition1732023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
TB4016012023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
TB3716012023-05-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Automatic transmission fluid requirements.
TB3416012023-05-22. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN. Manual transmission noise diagnosing.
TB2716012023-05-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Generator replacement.
TB2316022023-05-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Diesel fuel system diagnosis repair.
TB1916012023-05-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off.
TB0116022023-05-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. Gasoline quality.
TB0016012023-05-22. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Choosing service numbers-Transmission and Drivetrain.

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