2013 Volkswagen Beetle Technical Service Bulletins

1,337 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. 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.

• 10206956Jan 26, 2022Other or unknown, Body and structure, Engine cooling, Suspension. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
• 10206951Jan 24, 2022Other or unknown, Suspension, Fuel system, Body and structure. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
• 10206820Jan 21, 2022Equipment, Engine cooling, Engine. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10206825Jan 18, 2022Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states Electrical System not Working Correctly Message with P0CFF and/or P2B28 in HV Battery Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within…
• 10206824Jan 12, 2022Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states Electrical System not Working Correctly Message with P0CFF and/or P2B28 in HV Battery Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states blower stays on Any TDI within…
• 10206822Jan 10, 2022Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states Electrical System not Working Correctly Message with P0CFF and/or P2B28 in HV Battery Customer states noise from front suspension Any TDI within the vehicle/MY range
• 10206821Jan 3, 2022Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states Electrical System not Working Correctly Message with P0CFF and/or P2B28 in HV Battery Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states airbag light on Any TDI within…
• 10205524Dec 15, 2021Electrical system, Air bags, Suspension, Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states Electrical System not Working Correctly Message with P0CFF and/or P2B28 in HV Battery Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states airbag light on Any TDI within…
• 10204722Dec 15, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
• 10205523Dec 13, 2021Suspension, Air bags, Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states Electrical System not Working Correctly Message with P0CFF and/or P2B28 in HV Battery Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states airbag light on Any TDI within…
• 10205517Dec 13, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10205518Dec 6, 2021Electrical system. Battery testing using VW special tools, updated to include additional model year applicability and include I.D.4.
• 10205494Dec 3, 2021Equipment. Explanation of error message received from scan tool when erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in Control Module -623- after repair.
• 10205428Dec 1, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10203606Nov 18, 2021Electrical system. Diagnostic assistance when vehicle readiness will not set.
• 10203476Nov 8, 2021Electrical system. Update to model year applicability.
• 10203454Nov 1, 2021Electrical system. Diagnosis for EGR flow insufficient. Update to parts table.
• 10202843Oct 28, 2021Engine. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10202587Oct 26, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Suspension. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states airbag…
• 10202581Oct 26, 2021Equipment. Additional safety related Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10202349Oct 13, 2021Equipment, Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain. 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 concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states airbag light on 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…
• 10202347Oct 13, 2021Engine cooling. Diagnosis for EGR flow insufficient. Update to parts table.
• 10201755Sep 30, 2021Equipment, Body and structure, Engine cooling, Suspension. 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 concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment 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
• 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.
• 10201488Sep 13, 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
• 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

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