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Service bulletins for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf

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.

1315 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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V691202 20297672019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; AIR BAGS. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module): This document informs only that Airbag lamp in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp.
V601203 20195682019-04-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The issued of The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. The sunroof?s ?Basic Setting? has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. This document informs the procedure to reset the settings of the Sunroof / Sunshade so that functionality can be retained. 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.
Update Bulletin2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 91J7 RCD 510 (Premium 8) Radio Software): This update has been proactively released to address the following: 1. Bluetooth audio runs in mono mode 2. Bluetooth audio level too high/distorted Bugs contained in Level 07 software for certain Premium 08 radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints. The production solution to this issue was the Introduction of Level 08 software to prevent certain Bluetooth audio quality complaints CW 42/12. This document informs how to install the upgraded software.
TT 96-12-072019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): When adapting keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY, it is recommended to remove the immobilizer reader coil from behind round cover on steering column trim and insert key inside the reader coil. The steering column trim does not need to be completely removed to access reader coil. For vehicles with the Start/Stop button on the steering column, the Start/Stop button assembly can be removed from column trim without disassembling trim. Start/Stop button connector must be disconnected to allow reader coil to be removed from around button assembly. Start/Stop button should be reconnected during key adaptation. This document provides photo examples of the procedure.
TT 90-12-042019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Tech Tips (Service Interval Settings after Instrument Cluster Replacement): This document informs that after instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. To set values manually, use Vehicle self-diagnosis to select 17- Instrument Cluster, then adaptation. Channel ?SIA: maximum value of distance to service? should be set to 16000 km and channel ?SIA: maximum value of time to service? should be set to 372 days.
Update Bulletin2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 91J7 RCD 510 (Premium 8) Radio Software): This update has been proactively released to address the following: 1. Bluetooth audio runs in mono mode 2. Bluetooth audio level too high/distorted Bugs contained in Level 07 software for certain Premium 08 radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints. The production solution to this issue was an introduction of Level 08 software to prevent certain Bluetooth audio quality complaints CW 42/12.
TT 91-12-142019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Tech Tips (Radio Inoperative After UPDATE 91J7 SD Card Software Update): If radio is inoperative after performing UPDATE 91J7, start by checking the current software level of the radio. Software level may have changed during update, so software level must be checked again after update has failed. If radio cannot be reached in Vehicle self-diagnosis, software level can be checked by running GFF and printing or saving diagnostic log. Software level location on GFF log is highlighted in this document.
TT 57-10-042019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (No Communication with the J519 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module/Body Control Module): If no communication can be established to the Vehicle electrical system control module J519 (address word 09) in Guided Fault Finding or Vehicle Self Diagnosis, it may be necessary to cycle door locks. This document informs of the recommended observations that should be taken when performing the procedure.
V961301 20261772019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access/Start (KESSY) Module Replacement): After replacing the Access/Start (KESSY) module, the keyless entry does not work. The Access/Start (KESSY) module service parts are programmed incorrectly, resulting in a lack of functionality. This document informs of the conditions necessary to allow the software to be reprogrammed
TT 57-12-032019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Remote Functions Inoperative and/or Faults 00955, 00956, 02660): If the remote key fob is depressed repeatedly or a button is held down while outside the remote operating range, the key remote functions may no longer operate. This document informs Before running GFF or attempting any adaptation with the scan tool, attempt to restore remote functionality by following the key synchronization procedure in this document.
Control Module R2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
TT 0117052019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Coding information for replacement ECM to address specific fault setting after the install.
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.
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)
TT 57 11 082019-03-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Remote lock function. Update to model year applicability.
TT 91 18 182019-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING. Horn and ancillary steering wheel controls diagnosis.
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
TT 57 10 112018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Comfort/BCM Replacement direction, updated to include additional model year applicability.
VW Diagnostic Co2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. VW Diagnostic Content V2.36.5 Released
VW Diagnostic Co2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Critical VW Diagnostic Content Update 2.36.5_Delayed
New ODIS Service2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS. New ODIS Service Application
VW Diagnostic Co2018-12-10. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. As a result, in order to ensure proper diagnostic procedure completions and log submissions as required by Takata Airbag Recall 69Q9, all diagnostic devices in service must be updated to V2.36.5 prior to performing the recall procedures.
TT 58 18 012018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Key Battery Diagnostic Process

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