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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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V851601 20416092017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin concerning the Fresh Air Blower being Inoperative. It discusses possible issues and how to service these issues. It also refers to where to find warranty information for service coverage
V871603 20372552017-10-31. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR. Technical Bulletin on observed issue of Whistle Noise from Center Vent Area; Blower Set on 3 or 4 with Full Heat Selected. The document also writes about how to service the issue and warranty information concerning coverage about servicing the issue
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)
TT 37-16-012017-10-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Mechatronics unit or Transmission replacement tips (including DTC P309D) after the KO Clutch Line is Opened for Service
V001601 20344072017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Document informs meaning of service numbers to discribe issuse with If the customer is experiencing clutch related issues and the concern is found to be within the clutch components If the customer is experiencing manual gearbox related issues and the concern is found to be within the standard gearbox If the customer is experiencing automatic transmission-related issues and the concern is found to be within the automatic transmission If the customer is experiencing drivetrain related issues and the concern is found to be within the drivetrain components
V001602 20338462017-10-31. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults A Volkswagen approved fuel additive is available to help remove and prevent deposits on fuel injectors and intake valves.
V011602 20148152017-10-31. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
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
V231602 20411182017-10-31. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. A how to guide for Diesel Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair
V271601 20339782017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Document discusses possible needs for Generator Replacement, Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing. Document also discusses where to find warranty information for coverage.
V341601 20344062017-10-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. Discusses possible causes of customer concern Customer states there is a noise from the clutch, transmission or driveline components under varying driving conditions with varying sound levels
V371601 20339752017-10-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This document was created In response to multiple dealership inquires about aftermarket universal (one fluid fits all) automatic transmission fluids and transmission flushing, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada have prepared the following statement. At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or the machines used to flush the transmissions. This applies to all standard automatic and DSG transmissions. Due to the functional and design variations in each automatic transmission, the transmission fluid is developed and used by Volkswagen for specific purpose within each application. Under no circumstances are these fluids to be used outside their designated transmission and replacing any of the Volkswagen approved automatic transmission fluids with a universal ?one fluid fits all? approach is not accepted.
V401601 20431462017-10-31. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. Technical Bulletin about a customer concern stating that customer observed one or more of the shocks/struts appearing to have an oil leak. Document contains examples of Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assessments
V501602 20117612017-10-31. 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
V571602 20382022017-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Document discusses the customer concern of Customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. The front door lock operation is affected by various climate or temperature conditions and as a result may require increased effort to release. The document also discusses where to find warranty coverage information for possible concern and its documentation
V011601 20348982017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 01 16 01 January 8, 2016 2034898 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V011526 dated November 5, 2015 to update warranty labor operations due to ELSA updates.
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.
V501601 20117612017-10-31. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STRUCTURE:BODY. Information on areas Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. Also gives examples of how to calculate cost to repair or replace
TT 90-13-02ss32017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. How to Reset Inspection Service and Interval Service software
Elsa Newsletter2017-10-31. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Summary of Technical Bulletin to include additional model and model year applicability. Corrosion, Front Fenders, at Upper Wheel Opening (U.S. Only)
Elsa Newsletter2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Reminder that ODIS Service V3.0.0 is now available for installation, and that it is mandatory on all diagnostic devices used on vehicles covered by the new vehicle warranty. With the release of V3.0.0. Installation DVDs are no longer used. New installations on new devices and re-installations on existing devices are now performed directly from the web server
TDI IN-FORM Rewa2017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TDI IN-FORM Rewards Announcement
TT451101ss3_20302017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update tech tip to include model year 2017 applicability.
V011701_20348982017-10-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Update parts table.
TT011703 20476702017-10-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Steps to address false misfire indication

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.