2013 Volkswagen BeetleService bulletins
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Technical Service Bulletins
1,338 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.
- 10197662Jun 2, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 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
- 10190221Apr 9, 2021Equipment. Parts ordering information
- 10190228Apr 5, 2021Engine, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- 10189158Mar 12, 2021Electrical system. Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- 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.
- 10187515Feb 19, 2021Equipment. Update regeneration test plan instruction.
- 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, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. 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).
- 10184284Dec 7, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers
- 10184283Dec 4, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers.
- 10183576Nov 11, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
- 10182515Nov 5, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10182510Nov 4, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers.
- 10181982Oct 29, 2020Equipment. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Brakes, Engine, Steering. Mandatory fastener.
- 10181424Oct 1, 2020Engine cooling. Update to part quantity in Part Table.
- 10180603Sep 25, 2020Equipment, Brakes. Antilock brake function test direction.
- 10180556Sep 25, 2020Body and structure. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10180111Sep 15, 2020Body and structure. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10180101Sep 4, 2020Equipment, Brakes. Antilock brake function test direction.
- 10179139Aug 24, 2020Equipment. Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed. To include additional models and model year applicability. A.C. Compressor Replacement, GFF Required Regardless of Concern and Flush Requirement
- 10178589Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Recall Reminder Part Labels
- 10178419Aug 7, 2020Engine cooling. Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
- 10178423Aug 3, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on…
- 10177854Jul 31, 2020Electronic stability control. Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
- 10177865Jul 28, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P0442 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting…
- 10177864Jul 24, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P0442 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting…
- 10177862Jul 20, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111Customer states MIL-on with P0442 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting…
- 10177421Jul 15, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P0442 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Customer states both headlights are cracked Customer states noise heard when adjusting air…
- 10177261Jul 10, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P0442 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Customer states both headlights are cracked Wind noise from front doors Customer states MIL-on with P0401
- 10176955Jun 22, 2020Fuel system, Engine cooling. Updated to remove duplicate bolt part number in Passat part table.
- 10176959Jun 21, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states MIL-on with P02CC, P02CE, P02D0, P02D2, P02D4, and P02D6 P02D7 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0442 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Customer states both headlights are cracked Customer states MIL-on with P0401
- 10176768Jun 19, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Directions to assist in performing basic settings for the ac control module
- 10176772Jun 17, 2020Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P2440 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states MIL-on with P02CC, P02CE, P02D0, P02D2, P02D4, and P02D6 P02D7 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0442 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Customer states both headlights are cracked Customer states MIL-on with P0401
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.