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.

• 10169135Dec 5, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Update model applicability to MY 2020.
• 10168684Nov 26, 2019Electrical system. Engine and/or transmission control software designed and certified for a similar model/model year was used in vehicles affected by this action. This could impact vehicle tailpipe emissions.
• 10168686Nov 25, 2019Electrical system, Engine cooling. Engine and/or transmission control software designed and certified for a similar model/model year was used in vehicles affected by this action. This could impact vehicle tailpipe emissions.
• 10168683Nov 25, 2019Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10168327Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
• 10168328Nov 19, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
• 10168661Nov 8, 2019Engine cooling. Catalytic Converter Regeneration Scan Tool instruction.
• 10168358Nov 7, 2019Equipment. Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
• 10168279Nov 7, 2019Equipment, Engine. Added: Torque Spec table
• 10168630Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168559Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168364Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168662Nov 1, 2019Engine cooling. Nox regeneration information. Updated to correct the tech tip number in the title.
• 10167196Oct 29, 2019Equipment, Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10167183Oct 25, 2019Steering. This Document informs dealers the warranty extension for the steering column lock housing has been revised to include 2014 and 2015 model year
• 10165535Sep 24, 2019Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10165055Sep 10, 2019Equipment. Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164239Aug 23, 2019Equipment. TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164181Aug 21, 2019Equipment. Quick Reference Update Guide.
• 10164246Aug 20, 2019Fuel system. This document informs dealers of a revision to the Extended Emissions Warranty Limited Warranty Extension for 2.0L TDI Gen 1 vehicles. Added clarification on totaled vehicles and loaners
• 10164209Aug 19, 2019Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. Also includes 2004 and 2005 Jetta Wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164430Aug 15, 2019Equipment. REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB.
• 10163366Jul 30, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10163542Jul 29, 2019Electrical system. Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models. Also includes R32 2002-2007 and 2002-2006 Jetta Wagon.
• 10163508Jul 26, 2019Electrical system. Vehicle Fuse location assistance.
• 10163539Jul 23, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Infotainment worksheet.
• 10163517Jul 16, 2019Engine. Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also Rabbit from 2006-2009.
• 10162896Jul 2, 2019Equipment. Fuel System Diagnosis & Repair, Updated to include an additional warranty claiming statement.
• 10161638Jun 21, 2019Equipment. Directions to assist in performing basic settings for the ac control module
• 10161636Jun 14, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement.
• 10161673Jun 13, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement
• 10161295Jun 12, 2019Fuel system. Diesel Fuel System Repair procedure modification. TDI models.
• 10161234Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.
• 10161215Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10161214Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.
• 10161213Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161186Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161203Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161202Jun 11, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161200Jun 11, 2019Equipment. Email Important TDI Announcement Duplicate Photos in IN-FORM
• 10161196Jun 11, 2019Electrical system, Engine, Equipment. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
• 10161175Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Alternative diagnosis for lean fuel trim.
• 10161172Jun 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment, Engine. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
• 10159820May 7, 2019Equipment. Updated to include additional labor operations due to labor time updates in Elsa.
• 10159814May 6, 2019Equipment. Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wagon, 2004 Phaeton, 2013-2016 Jetta Hybrid, 2004 R32 and 1995-2006 Cabrio.
• 10159285Apr 19, 2019Electrical system. UDS Basic settings directions
• 10159012Mar 31, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Valve spring diagnosis.
• 10159015Mar 29, 2019Exterior lighting. Adaptive front lighting descriptive
• 10159010Mar 27, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10159014Mar 22, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.

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