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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| Update 02122016 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated |
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| VIN-4-A-PIN 2-3 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles |
| V011321 2033454 | 2018-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming, Fuel Door Will Not Open): This software update is designed to re-program the ECM, Power Electronics Module, and/or Battery Management Control Module with new software. |
| VIN-4-A-PIN0106 | 2018-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles |
| V191602 2022549 | 2018-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update model year applicability. |
| V931604 2041691 | 2018-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update eGolf model applicability |
| V011315 2033979 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Programming Update): Updated programming of the ECM and Power Electronics software has been released to improve the monitoring strategies of various systems. |
| V011316 2034046 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming of ECM for Concerns of a Bump Sensation after Coming to a Stop): Current ECM programming may cause a bump after coming to a stop, which may be felt through the chassis of the vehicle. This concern is caused by the engine torque being slightly high when the transmission goes into Neutral Control. Neutral Control is designed to reduce load on the engine during idle, in order to decrease emissions. The production solution to this issue was improved software for smoother stopping. |
| V011317 2034012 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance Stored in ECM Fault Memory): Monitoring strategy for the manifold absolute pressure sensor is too sensitive, causing fault code P0106 to incorrectly set in the engine control module. The production solution to this issue was improved software. 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. |
| V271301 2033978 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Generator Replacement): This document informs of Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing. From this condition one or more of the following symptoms are possible * Discharged Battery * No Start * Battery Indicator illuminated in Instrument Cluster * "Low Voltage" DTCs in various control modules * Engine noise * Accessory Drive Belt damaged or missing If a generator is replaced, there must be a confirmed failed GFF Test Plan available, or in the event of a mechanical failure of the component, complete and detailed documentation of the reason for the replacement, which must be submitted into the warranty claim comments. |
| TT 90-13-01 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Tech Tips (Daytime Running Light (DRL) Indicator in Instrument Cluster): This document informs that the daytime running light (DRL) indicator in the instrument cluster is only functional on vehicles equipped with right side steering wheel controls. Indicator may be visible in instrument cluster on vehicles without right side steering wheel controls, but will not function. |
| TT 93-12-02 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. Tech Tips (Electric Driving Requirements): This document informs the requirements necessary for the vehicle to operate in electric driving mode. |
| V011319 2028625 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Brake Electronics issues): This software update is designed to re-program both the ECM and TCM with new software. The re-programming itself should carry out the updates without technician intervention. |
| ODIS Service Dia | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Download ODIS Service Diagnostic Version for 24CV recall. |
| TT 011708 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Precautionary steps to Error Code ERP0203E when performing campaign 23U3. |
| TT 90-11-10 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? may be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This indicates the cluster is in Production mode. Production mode is not the same as ?Transport? mode. This document infroms of the difference between Production, and Transport mode. |
| Update Bulletin | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 61B7 ? Quality Package): This update has been proactively released to install the latest available quality countermeasures from production. This document addresses up to three (3) concerns on affected vehicles as follows: ? Update software in the convertible top module to improve top function. ? Adaptation to optimize fuel gauge operation. ? Install conductive windshield washer fluid for correct sensor functionality. |
| V011305 2031341 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Stored in the Engine Control Module): Production tolerance in Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage (DMTL) pump could cause a false flow reading. This document informs of production tolerance in Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage (DMTL) pump could cause a false flow reading. 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. |
| V011306 2033034 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming - MIL ON, DTC P00AF Stored in ECM Fault Memory): Software diagnosis fault causes P00AF to set, commonly when operated in areas with high altitude. MIL on P00AF Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Control "A" Module Performance is an diagnostic issue stored in ECM. The production solution to this issue was a Revised ECM software already implemented in 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. |
| V911305 2031136 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)): Programming contained in software level(s) for certain RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8) radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints for model year 2012, and 2013. The production solution for this issue is a running software change. 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. |
| V911306 2022739 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number |
| TT 011504 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information |
| TT 57-10-11 | 2017-12-05. 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 the test plan through GFF or through Vehicle Self Diagnosis in 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 24-13-03 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Engine Control Module Fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder?): This document informs that DTC P130A ?Hide Cylinder? indicates that excessive misfiring has occurred. As a result, the ECM has turned off a fuel injector to prevent catalyst damage. To address this fault, diagnose and repair all misfire concerns that are present. Repairing the other faults will resolve the P130A. |
| Reference - Refl | 2017-12-05. 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 |
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