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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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V261402 20189622017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (TDI Common Rail High Pitch Whine Noise after Switching Ignition OFF): With the implementation of the new ?Clean Diesel Technology?, changes to the EGR system were implemented as compared to previous Diesel engines. After switching ignition OFF, the EGR system must go through an adaption of the valves to maintain calibration. These noises are considered normal and no repairs are necessary.
V281402 20321162017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Incorrect Glow Plug Faults): During the initial glow phase, after switching the ignition ?ON?, the ECM performs a check of the glow plugs through the glow plug control module, to ensure the correct glow plugs are installed. This check takes 2 seconds to complete. If the engine is cranked during this check, lowering the system voltage, the ECM may receive an incorrect reading and set incorrect glow plug faults. 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.
V461403 20151732017-12-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC. Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration): When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: ? Brake pedal pulsation ? Vibration felt in vehicle body ? Steering wheel shakes A detailed brake disc inspection is needed to determine if the brake disc should be machined or replaced.
V871402 20055662017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor. If the odor is noticeable in the vehicle when the engine is not turned on, the cause may be mold and mildew in the passenger compartment, and not be related to the A/C system. All other possible sources of the odor must be investigated before this document can be performed. This document contains the procedure for the VW method to remove musty odors
TT 40-13-012017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (CV Boot Leaking Grease, Clamp Not Tight or Not Aligned Properly): The document informs on what to do if the vehicles CV Boot is having issues
V011406 20340122017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance Stored in ECM Fault Memory): Monitoring strategy for the manifold absolute pressure sensor is too sensitive, causing P0106 to incorrectly set in the engine control module. The product solution for this issue was improved software.
V011407 20146032017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin This Technical Bulletin details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any Technical Bulletin (TSB) / Required Vehicle Update (RVU).
V011408 20148152017-12-05. 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 20321502017-12-05. 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.
V231402 20366562017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Technical Bulletin (No Start, or Rough Running issues): When diagnosing a MIL ON, no-start or rough running concern on a common rail diesel vehicle, and no root cause is found after following all GFF diagnostic procedures, it may be necessary to check for metallic particles in the High Pressure Fuel Pump. If such an inspection is necessary, the guidelines in this document must be observed when removing the N290 Fuel Metering Valve
V231403 20366562017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. Technical Bulletin (No Start, or Rough Running due to Fuel Rail issues): When diagnosing the condition above on a common rail diesel vehicle, if no root cause is found after checking all other components and all GFF diagnostic procedures have been performed, it may be necessary to check for metallic particles in the High Pressure Fuel Pump using the service section of this document. If such an inspection is necessary, the following guidelines must be observed when removing the N290 Fuel Metering Valve.
V401401 20333472017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (CV Boot Replacement): Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot. This document informs of the expected condition of a CV boot upon removal
V601401 20195682017-12-05. 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.
V691402 20297672017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster): Airbag lamp in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp. This document informs on how to diagnose that this issue is taking place
V871401 20055662017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Condensation is a normal characteristic in all A/C systems. If odor is noticeable continue to follow this document. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC? III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189B) and AIRCO-CLEAN? Ultrasonic HVAC Treatment (30208). All other cleaning methods are no longer permitted. 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.
V941402 20115212017-12-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic changes. This document discusses necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
V871617_20441652017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updated vendor code and parts table.
V871618_20437042017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updated to include additional model year and required documentation instruction.
TT9111012017-11-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update to existing Tech Tip 91-11-01 for later model years, to direct technicians to the bluetooth compatibility chart.
V201701 20314262017-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update Parts Table.
V241703 20451382017-11-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Remove engine coolant from parts table.
V401502 20333472017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Technical Bulletin (CV Boot Replacement): The Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
TT 90-11-102017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): This document informs the procedure to remove the production mode setting when it is displayed in the instrument cluster.
V011518 20235912017-11-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (TDI Clean Diesel I/M (Inspection Maintenance) Testing Issues due to Readiness Not Set): A Volkswagen TDI clean diesel is not ready for I/M (Inspection Maintenance) testing due to readiness codes not being fully set. Some readiness codes on TDI clean diesel vehicles require special driving conditions to be set. This document contains how to read the OBD readiness codes to diagnosis the status of the car, and gives examples on what is necessary to have the car up to spec
V011521 20348982017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory): High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue. The document also contains the procedure for servicing the possible causes of restrictions in the EGR filter.

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