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.

• 10159017Mar 18, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Update to model year applicability. Generator Replacement Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing.
• 10159016Mar 12, 2019Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10156444Mar 1, 2019Fuel system. Tip to assist in setting readiness.
• 10158307Feb 28, 2019Electrical system. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
• 10157326Feb 28, 2019Engine, Electrical system. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
• 10155753Feb 28, 2019Electrical system, Engine. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
• 10158514Feb 27, 2019Engine cooling. Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
• 10158527Feb 22, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Instructions to address oil sensor warning.
• 10157346Feb 22, 2019Equipment. Instructions to address oil sensor warning.
• 10155773Feb 22, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Instructions to address oil sensor warning.
• 10158529Feb 19, 2019Electrical system. Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10158533Feb 18, 2019Exterior lighting. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10157352Feb 18, 2019Equipment, Exterior lighting. Condensation and/or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10155779Feb 18, 2019Exterior lighting. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10158526Feb 15, 2019Electrical system. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10157345Feb 15, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10155772Feb 15, 2019Electrical system. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10154386Jan 30, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. This Document informs dealers that 2.0L TDI Gen 1, Gen 2 and Gen 3 Customer Vehicles are no longer eligible for the Pre-existing MIL-On Condition.
• 10154364Jan 30, 2019Equipment. This Document informs is the dealer FAQ associated with VWP-18-07
• 10154368Jan 25, 2019Electrical system. Remote lock function. Update to model year applicability.
• 10154376Jan 17, 2019Equipment, Engine. The Vehicle Maintenance Declaration has been added back to WISE for the Timing Chain Warranty Extension.
• 10154369Jan 11, 2019Equipment. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
• 10154391Jan 1, 2019Engine. This Document was revised to include information on when the replacement engine contains a Timing Chain or Timing Chain Tensioner. Also includes the CPPA engine code labor operation and time units.
• 10154068Dec 18, 2018Equipment. 2.0L TDI Settlement Deadline 12/30/2018 - Important Reminders
• 10154089Dec 14, 2018Electrical system, Steering. Horn and ancillary steering wheel controls diagnosis.
• 10154078Dec 7, 2018Engine, Equipment. Balance shaft direction for debris issues.
• 10161473Nov 29, 2018Equipment, Engine. Update to TB to include model year 2018 & 2019 applicability.
• 10161471Nov 26, 2018Air bags. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161470Nov 21, 2018Air bags. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10236417Nov 20, 2018Electrical system. Engine Control Module software.
• 10161441Nov 20, 2018Electrical system. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
• 10236416Nov 19, 2018Engine cooling, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Emissions service action 24DR/ECM Software.
• 10161442Nov 19, 2018Electrical system. SERV_ACT - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software_REVISED
• 10161475Nov 13, 2018Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10161472Nov 13, 2018Engine. Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.
• 10161450Nov 9, 2018Fuel system. Alternative diagnosis for lean fuel trim.
• 10161447Nov 6, 2018Equipment. Email Important TDI Announcement Duplicate Photos in IN-FORM
• 10161457Nov 3, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161456Nov 3, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10149936Oct 29, 2018Engine. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWP-18-07. New info on 10% maintenance intervals
• 10149894Oct 26, 2018Engine cooling, Engine. Alternate diagnostic process for overheating.
• 10149889Oct 26, 2018Electrical system. Addressing concerns after campaign 24DR software update
• 10149920Oct 25, 2018Body and structure. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10149895Oct 19, 2018Equipment. Vacuum line inspection for specific DTCS.
• 10149937Oct 11, 2018Engine. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWP-18-07. New info on coverage for consequential damages
• 10149820Oct 11, 2018Engine cooling, Engine. Timing Chain Class Action Update
• 10150857Sep 28, 2018Fuel system, Engine cooling. Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may cause engine damage
• 10150856Sep 28, 2018Engine. Engine replacement tip
• 10150854Sep 28, 2018Equipment. DTC Status Bit Definitions.
• 10150868Sep 24, 2018Equipment, Engine cooling. Update parts table.

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