2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Technical Service Bulletins

1,037 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10201751Sep 28, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10201543Sep 22, 2021Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10201481Sep 17, 2021Equipment. KESSY equipped Key Adaptation, updated to add model year applicability.
• 10201487Sep 9, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10201486Sep 7, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Hood release inoperative Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10201479Sep 3, 2021Engine cooling. Republication of archived technical tip for water leak testing fixture.
• 10201485Sep 2, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Hood release inoperative Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10201483Sep 2, 2021Equipment. Update to model year applicability.
• 10200754Aug 31, 2021Body and structure, Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Hood release inoperative Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10200563Aug 19, 2021Engine, Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Hood release inoperative Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10200463Aug 16, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Hood release inoperative Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10199924Aug 4, 2021Equipment. A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10199922Aug 2, 2021Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Hood release inoperative Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10199786Jul 28, 2021Engine cooling, Suspension, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front suspension noise while driving Customer states the rear view mirror is loose Hood release inoperative Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10199783Jul 28, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10198580Jun 29, 2021Engine cooling. DTC P0401 diagnostic assistance, additional smoke test and cold air control valve test
• 10198579Jun 29, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10198232Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10198231Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption measurement.
• 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel system, Engine. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10198233Jun 21, 2021Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM)
• 10198166Jun 21, 2021Engine, Fuel system, Other or unknown. VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10198169Jun 18, 2021Equipment. Navigation for addressing incorrect Part direction.
• 10198167Jun 14, 2021Equipment. This Document informs dealers on the new Intake Manifold Warranty Extension for 2013, 2014, 2016 & 2017 Model Year with Engine Codes CBFA and CCTA
• 10197983Jun 3, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10197982Jun 2, 2021Engine cooling. DTC P0401 diagnostic assistance, additional smoke test and cold air control valve test
• 10193924May 18, 2021Equipment. Removing musty odor from A/C system. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10193577May 11, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10191559Apr 30, 2021Equipment. Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both systems are displaying the same campaign information, including OPEN/CLOSED status, repair date as well as criterions at the same time without any discrepancy.
• 10240619Apr 23, 2021Fuel system. 2009-2015 Model Year Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Vehicles Registered in Minnesota
• 10240618Apr 23, 2021Other or unknown, Lane departure. Updated Navigation System Software to Enhance Radio Stability
• 10190221Apr 9, 2021Equipment. Parts ordering information
• 10190228Apr 5, 2021Equipment, Engine. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10189158Mar 12, 2021Electrical system. Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10189157Mar 10, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10188558Mar 3, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10188562Mar 2, 2021Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
• 10188553Mar 1, 2021Fuel system. VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10187579Feb 22, 2021Equipment. Update to brochure purchase url
• 10187577Feb 22, 2021Engine cooling. Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
• 10186978Feb 8, 2021Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021
• 10187512Feb 3, 2021Engine cooling. This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year
• 10186979Feb 1, 2021Engine cooling. Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
• 10186583Jan 29, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). Data link diagnostics and tips
• 10186589Jan 26, 2021Brakes. A/C requirements, update to title.
• 10186578Jan 25, 2021Equipment. Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
• 10185676Jan 14, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10185665Jan 14, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
• 10185216Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Updated key ordering protocol
• 10185155Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).

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