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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| VIN4APIN20220124 | 2022-02-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range |
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| VIN4APIN20210930 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT; STRUCTURE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); EQUIPMENT. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401 |
| VIN4APIN20210831 | 2021-09-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Hood release inoperative Customer states MIL-on with P0401 |
| VIN4APIN20210728 | 2021-08-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; SUSPENSION:FRONT. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving Customer states the rear view mirror is loose Hood release inoperative Customer states MIL-on with P0401 |
| V5515032021354_7 | 2021-02-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish. |
| V5718012042955-6 | 2020-12-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Update to include additional components in parts table. |
| V5718012042955-5 | 2020-12-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information. |
| V0017062033708-6 | 2020-10-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability. |
| V0017062033708-5 | 2020-10-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability. |
| SM 13-2020 | 2020-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part listed and order the superseded part number going forward |
| V571201 2023834 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Technical Bulletin (Front Doors, Noise in B Pillar/ Lock Area): Movement of the front door generates noise between front door lock and locking bar. This document informs how to service this issue. 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. |
| V551203 2021354 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces. |
| V501205 2014370 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing. |
| V571201 2023834 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Technical Bulletin (Front Doors, Noise in B Pillar/ Lock Area): Movement of the front door generates noise between front door lock and locking bar. This document informs how to service this issue. 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. |
| 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 |
| V661803_2027119 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability. |
| V661301 2027119 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces) The surfaces of chrome parts can get damaged in the production process or by external influences. This document discusses options for repairs covered under warranty, and methods to prevent damage. |
| V601401 2019568 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. 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. |
| V001503 2040590 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Paint Defect - Water Migration Under the RAPGARD): Water migration under the RAPGARD® can be mistaken as a paint defect when in fact it is only moisture trapped in the clear coat of the paint. This document discusses. - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Inspecting for water migration in areas where RAPGARD was removed. - Examples of water migration after the RAPGARD is removed |
| V001502 2015780 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document refers to a pre check inspection on the quality of a vehicle such as - Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) - Shipping damage - Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) - Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Vehicles are shipped with RAPGARD. This self-adhering plastic product is applied in certain areas of the vehicle and is designed to provide protection from all types of possible damages. - Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks - Exterior glass, cleaning - Interior, cleaning - New vehicle detailing products |
| V511402 2038990 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Technical Bulletin (Rocker Panel - Front Fender ? Corrosion): This document informs of Corrosion on contact surfaces of the front fender to rocker panel (side member). 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. |
| V001411 2033708 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint): This document informs how to remove paint contaminants such as rail dust and industrial fallout from exterior paint. |
| V641501 2039887 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative issue diagnosis): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass may slide down into the door, or the rear glass motor operates but the glass does not move |
| V501604 2014370 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. The document also have infromation about where to find warrenty coverage for the service |
| V501602 2011761 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; WHEELS. Document refers to Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation that can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. It gives examples on where to check for repair coverage from warranties, fixing possible issues, and how to document the corrections |
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