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Service bulletins for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta

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.

1740 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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V011401 20286092017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns): The current ECM/TCM programming could be causing slight hesitation related concerns in DSG equipped vehicles. The updated software of the product solution Improved ECM/TCM software to address drivability concerns and slight hesitation complaints. 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.
V011528 20338052017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid): This document informs that Multiple components SHOULD NOT be replaced for 1 misfiring cylinder. Repeat repairs must be carefully addressed to identify the root cause of the concern. If misfires are determined to be related to a specific component(s) (fuel injector, spark plug, ignition coil), replace only one defective component at a time and re-evaluate the concern
V011422 20354642017-10-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Contribution/Balance Faults): This document informs that the diagnostic strategy for zero fuel calibration too sensitive. The production solution for this issue was new Software implemented. 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.
V191401 20225492017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This documentation 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. The production solution to service this issue is that no production change is required.
V911412 20382932017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Stationary Vehicle Displayed While in Motion (Premium 8 Radio)): This document informs of customers may report that while the vehicle is in motion, the display on the Premium 8 radio displays the ?Stationary Vehicle? driving mode. The procedure in this document addresses the concern specified above by updating the Premium 8 Radio software to the latest level. 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.
TT 64-12-022017-10-31. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Window Switch Replacement): Be advised that when replacing a window switch on the listed models, make certain that the switch is not damaged during the removal process. It is preferred to use a bone tool to remove the switch from the housing as opposed to a screwdriver. This document provides examples to prevent the risk of damage
V241502 20401792017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (DTC P2014 Intake Manifold Position Sensor -G336- Replacement): Direction on proper part replacement when diagnosing fault code P2014 in the ECM
V271502 20339782017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Technical Bulletin: The document refers to diagnosing charging systems for issues
V271503 20160762017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
V011502 20340462017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin: Update Programming of ECM for Concerns of a Bump Sensation after Coming to a Stop. The document contains the Update programming procedure Software Version Management unit codes. It also contains information on where to find if the service is covered under warranty
TT 90-11-072017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Tech Tips: Instrument Cluster Illumination
V271501 20118942017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger
TT 57-10-152017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
TT 97-14-02ss12017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
V191601 20225492017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Tech Bullentin concerning Electric Coolant Fans that Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
V281601 20373862017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory: When diagnosing MIL ON with glow plug pressure sensor DTC?s it important to perform diagnosis prior to replacing the glow plug.
TT 90-13-02ss32017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. How to Reset Inspection Service and Interval Service software
V281404 20373862017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults): When diagnosing MIL ON with glow plug pressure sensor DTC?s it is important to perform a diagnosis prior to replacing the glow plug. This document contains the fault code interperatation after such a diagnosis. the production solution is that the codes were implementated into production. 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.
V911408 20382932017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Stationary Vehicle Displayed While in Motion issues (Premium 8 Radio)): This document informs customers may report that while the vehicle is in motion, the display on the Premium 8 radio displays the ?Stationary Vehicle? driving mode. This symptom is often intermittent and can be temporarily resolved by performing a key cycle. This condition only affects vehicles equipped with Premium 8 radio. The procedure in this document corrects the concern specified above by updating the Premium 8 Radio software to the latest level 0011. The production solution for this issue was a software update SW 0011 implemented into production in CW 37/14. 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.
Quick Reference2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
TT 57-10-112017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting guided function of either the J393 or J519 or control module OBD of J393 or J519 then selecting adaptation channel 99. Failure to deactivate factory mode will create a concern where the door locks will not lock and/or unlock with the switch and/or the remotes.
TT 64-12-022017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Window Switch Replacement): This document informs that Be advised that when replacing a window switch on the listed models, that the switch is not damaged during the removal process. It is preferred to use a bone tool to remove the switch from the housing as opposed to a screwdriver, to prevent the risk of the repair being debited. The document also contains visual examples which show the part in question, and the damage that could occur.
V011419 20354642017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Contribution/Balance Faults): This document informs that the Diagnostic strategy for zero fuel calibration was too sensitive. The production solution for this issue was Software implemented into production. 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.
V011414 20354642017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Contribution / Balance Fault issues): The Diagnostic strategy for zero fuel calibration is too sensitive. The production solution for this issue was new software being implemented into production. 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.
V011416 20376202017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming ECM to Correct Engine Load Calculations): Current ECM programing does not efficiently control engine valve timing causing stumbling and rough idle. 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.

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