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.

• 10133439Nov 10, 2017Engine cooling. Updated work procedure, 2010 Model Year pre-repair aftertreatment system inspection.
• 10157823Sep 29, 2017Equipment. Tip demonstrating label information for clarity
• 10157297Sep 29, 2017Equipment. Tip demonstrating label information for clarity
• 10157849Sep 27, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. Volkswagen of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with technical information related to the repair process for vehicles on which the TDI Generation I, II, and III 2.0L emissions modification is being performed ?Campaigns 23U3?. Volkswagen will use this information to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
• 10157323Sep 27, 2017Engine cooling, Equipment. Volkswagen of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with technical information related to the repair process for vehicles on which the TDI Generation I, II, and III 2.0L emissions modification is being performed ?Campaigns 23U3?. Volkswagen will use this information to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
• 10157835Sep 25, 2017Engine cooling. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure part number andVW literature ordering address
• 10157833Sep 25, 2017Engine. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
• 10157309Sep 25, 2017Equipment. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure part number andVW literature ordering address
• 10157307Sep 25, 2017Equipment. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
• 10157824Sep 22, 2017Equipment. Updated to address additional model years. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 23Q3/24CV/23U3 campaign
• 10157298Sep 22, 2017Equipment. Updated to address additional model years. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 23Q3/24CV/23U3 campaign
• 10157830Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
• 10157829Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
• 10157304Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
• 10157303Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
• 10157828Sep 14, 2017Electrical system. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
• 10157302Sep 14, 2017Equipment. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
• 10157834Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
• 10157308Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
• 10157831Sep 1, 2017Electrical system. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10157812Sep 1, 2017Engine cooling. 2.0L TDI Engine (GEN 1) Emissions Modification ? Customer Only (Retail Sold) USA ONLY - The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as…
• 10157305Sep 1, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10157286Sep 1, 2017Engine cooling. 2.0L TDI Engine (GEN 1) Emissions Modification ? Customer Only (Retail Sold) USA ONLY - The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as…
• 10125690Aug 24, 2017Engine cooling. 2.0L TDI Engine (GEN 1) Emissions Modification - Customer Only (Retail Sold) USA ONLY - The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as…
• 10125654Aug 23, 2017Engine cooling. VSS 17-08 - TDI Monitoring Program - Campaigns 23Q3/23U4/23U3 2.0L Emissions Modification - Gen I, Gen II and Gen III.
• 10125691Aug 22, 2017Engine cooling. 2.0L TDI Engine (GEN 1) Emissions Modification - Customer Only (Retail Sold) USA ONLY - The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as…
• 10126782Aug 21, 2017Equipment. e-mail TDI ODIS AEM Update.
• 10125662Aug 21, 2017Electrical system. Precautionary steps to Error Code ERP0203E when performing campaign 23U3.
• 10144706Aug 18, 2017Engine cooling. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document. Only superseded part numbers to be ordered going forward.
• 10125664Aug 18, 2017Equipment. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 24CV campaign.
• 10125663Aug 18, 2017Fuel system. Update to expand fuel testing for lean DTCS.
• 10125682Aug 16, 2017Electrical system. Download ODIS Service Diagnostic Version for 24CV recall.
• 10125685Aug 15, 2017Engine cooling. Inlet Air Box Housing Snow Flap Replacement & Oxygen Sensor Inspection/Replacement. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet. The oxygen sensor will be checked during this service and, if measured degradation tolerances are met, the sensor will be replaced. Updated work procedure and…
• 10125657Aug 15, 2017Equipment. Updated to include an additional diagnostic trouble code (P04F0)
• 10125692Aug 14, 2017Engine cooling. 2.0L TDI Engine (GEN 1) Emissions Modification - Customer Only (Retail Sold) USA ONLY - The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as…
• 10125686Aug 14, 2017Engine cooling. Inlet Air Box Housing Snow Flap Replacement & Oxygen Sensor Inspection/Replacement. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet. The oxygen sensor will be checked during this service and, if measured degradation tolerances are met, the sensor will be replaced. Updated measuring value range…
• 10125693Aug 11, 2017Engine cooling. 2.0L TDI Engine (GEN 1) Emissions Modification - Customer Only (Retail Sold) USA ONLY - The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as…
• 10125687Aug 11, 2017Engine cooling. Inlet Air Box Housing Snow Flap Replacement & Oxygen Sensor Inspection/Replacement. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet. The oxygen sensor will be checked during this service and, if measured degradation tolerances are met, the sensor will be replaced.
• 10125658Aug 11, 2017Equipment. Directions to assist in performing basic settings for the ac control module and include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10125684Aug 10, 2017Engine cooling. Inlet Air Box Housing Snow Flap Replacement & Oxygen Sensor Inspection/Replacement. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet. The oxygen sensor will be checked during this service and, if measured degradation tolerances are met, the sensor will be replaced.
• 10125656Aug 10, 2017Equipment. Update Touareg Part Table.
• 10125655Aug 10, 2017Suspension. Notification of the 2.0l Gen 1, TDI remediation fix monitoring via the VTA system, in alignment with campaigns 23U3.
• 10125667Aug 7, 2017Equipment. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure.
• 10157818Aug 4, 2017Equipment. The 2.0L Gen1 FAQ document is to assisty our VWGoA dealers with frequently asked questions and answers to allow them to assist the VW & Audi owners.
• 10157292Aug 4, 2017Equipment. The 2.0L Gen1 FAQ document is to assist our VWGoA dealers with frequently asked questions and answers to allow them to assist the VW & Audi owners.
• 10125659Aug 4, 2017Engine cooling. Tips to address specific DTCs that can result from an exhaust leak.
• 10150893Aug 3, 2017Electrical system, Steering, Fuel system. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10127894Jul 21, 2017Electrical system. Alternative repair direction to address DTC P1386 on the 2.5l engine. Update to include Beetle and Beetle convertible applicability.
• 10127807Jul 18, 2017Engine cooling. Metadata adjustment. TB appeared with tech tips in Elsa.
• 10127899Jul 13, 2017Engine. Update TB to include model year 2017 and include additional engine applicability.

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