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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| VWP1802 20191025 | 2019-11-06. Service bulletin. STEERING. This Document informs dealers the warranty extension for the steering column lock housing has been revised to include 2014 and 2015 model year |
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| VWP-18-11 | 2019-06-24. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING. This Document was revised on page 2. The verbiage was changed from the cusomter's perspective to the dealer's persepective |
| TT 96-12-07 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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 44-13-04 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center. |
| VWP1811 20190312 | 2019-04-03. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING. The fault code in this document was revised on page 2. One extra zero was provided. |
| TT 96-12-07 | 2019-04-01. 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 44-13-04 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. STEERING; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center. |
| Dealer Letter - | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Special Tool Shipment for Upcoming Voluntary Safety Recall 34F6 DQ-200 Direct-Shift Gearbox): This document informs of an upcoming special tool shipment for upcoming voluntary Safety Recall 34F6. This document also informs of the continents of the shipment. |
| TT 91 18 18 | 2019-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING. Horn and ancillary steering wheel controls diagnosis. |
| VWP-18-11 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. STEERING; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. This Document informs dealers on VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension |
| VWP-18-11 201810 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING. This Document informs dealers on VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension |
| V401602 2040561 | 2018-01-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. Updated to include model year 2017 applicability |
| V481303 2030353 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. STEERING. Technical Bulletin (Poor Power Steering Assistance): This document informs of Voltage drop in power steering control unit (J500) at start up or during steering operation leading to Poor Power Steering Assistance. The production solution to this issue is 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. |
| TT 45-09-03 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. STEERING. Tech Tips (Electro - Steering issues): If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the directions in this document |
| V401501 2040561 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. Technical Bulletin (Squeaking Noises From Front Of Vehicle): Squeaking/creaking noise from front of vehicle while fully turning steering wheel. The document also gives information on servicing the issue |
| TT 44-13-04 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. STEERING. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center |
| TT 44-13-04 | 2017-10-31. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STEERING. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center. |
| TT 45-09-04 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING. Tech Tips (2009-2015 Jetta, Eos, Rabbit, Golf, GTI, Passat, CC, and Tiguan Equipped with Electromechanical Power Steering ? G85 Location Identification Tip): Ths document informs of the location of the G85 steering sensor. The sensors expected settings, and which vehicles do not have this sensor for electromechanical power steering. |
| TT 44-13-04 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. STEERING. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center. |
| Fluid Capacity C | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID. Jetta Hybrid - 2013 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, and how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up and running |
| VIN-4-A-PIN APRI | 2017-06-26. Service bulletin. STEERING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE CUSTOMER STATES CRANK NO START AND/OR IN-TANK FUEL PUMP MAKING NOISE AND POSSIBLY WITH FUEL PUMP FAULTS MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P2407 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES NOISE FORM THE ENGINE/TURBO CUSTOMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL MIL ON, FAULT P2181 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0456 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE WHILE TURNING/ GOING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE ALIGNMENT NOT CORRECT, STEERING OFF CENTER, PULLS, DRIFTS, DURING PDI CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN OPERATING CLUTCH PEDAL CUSTOMER STATES THE A/C SYSTEM DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY CUSTOMER STATES INTERIOR "A" PILLAR TRIM IS LOOSE CUSTOMER STATES WIND NOISE FROM DRIVERS DOOR/WINDOW GUIDE CUSTOMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ANY KEY FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING STARTING, KESSY, REMOTE BUTTONS) |
| 2031087 | 2016-05-23. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| 2031087 | 2016-05-23. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| TT-45-09-03 | 2013-07-17. Service bulletin. STEERING. VOLKSWAGEN: STEERING RACK. AFTER REPLACING THE STEERING RACK THE FAULT CODE 01309 008 IS SET IN ABS/ESP MODULE. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL GTI MY 2013, MODEL TIGUAN MY 2005-2007, MODEL RABBIT MY 2005/2011-2013, MODEL EOS MY 2005/2013, MODEL CC MY 2005-2008*JS |
| 48-13-02 | 2013-05-07. Service bulletin. STEERING. VOLKSWAGEN: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POOR POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE. DTCS MAY BE STORED IN POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE J500. ALSOINCLUDED MODEL JETTA SPORTWAGEN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012. *JS UPDATED 12/4/13. *PE |
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