2013 Volkswagen Golf Technical Service Bulletins

1,313 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf. 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10133345Jul 25, 2017Equipment. This communication gives more information on the REPAIR & OWNER MOBILITY UPDATE
• 10127894Jul 21, 2017Electrical system. Alternative repair direction to address DTC P1386 on the 2.5l engine. Update to include Beetle and Beetle convertible applicability.
• 10133346Jul 20, 2017Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation/ordering.
• 10133344Jul 5, 2017Engine cooling. 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10157372Jun 23, 2017Equipment. Update to existing tip for addressing Kessy vehicles in the AEM flash
• 10157383Jun 22, 2017Equipment. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10158544Jun 16, 2017Air bags. Dealer Communication - ODIS Service Takata Airbag Recall Hotfix "Resolved".
• 10158543Jun 16, 2017Air bags. Dealer Communication - ODIS Service Takata Airbag Recall Hotfix "Resolved".
• 10157185Jun 16, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Coding information for replacement ECM to address specific fault setting after the install.
• 10155794Jun 16, 2017Engine, Electrical system. Coding information for replacement ECM to address specific fault setting after the install.
• 10158500Jun 15, 2017Equipment, Air bags. Dealer Communication - ODIS Service TDI Flash & Takata Airbag Recall
• 10157409Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10155809Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10125598May 19, 2017Electrical system. Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information
• 10125597May 19, 2017Equipment. Tip to perform GFF feedback for test plan issues.
• 10128447May 16, 2017Air bags. Campaign Parts Bulletin - 69M8 and 69M9 - Takata Part ordering process - On May 5th, a Campaign Parts Bulletin about the updated Takata part ordering process was sent to all dealers. We?ve closely monitored the impact of that communication and would like to address several emerging trends.
• 10128426May 5, 2017Air bags. Campaign Parts Bulletin - 69M8 and 69M9 - Today, May 5th is the final standard weekly allocation of Takata airbag inflators. After this date, Takata allocations will be based on the previous week?s paid claim volume. It is CRITICAL that claims are submitted in a timely fashion in order to receive an appropriate volume of additional parts to support demand.
• 10126853May 1, 2017Equipment, Air bags. Campaign Tip - 69M8 and 69M9 - Takata part label Information
• 10120089Apr 13, 2017Fuel system. Update fuel sampling requirement and update Touareg parts table.
• 10120092Apr 12, 2017Engine, Electrical system. Update existing technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10120088Apr 12, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
• 10120738Apr 7, 2017Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation.
• 10128112Mar 24, 2017Equipment. Takata - Parts allocation update - dealer communication
• 10130748Mar 13, 2017Electrical system. Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
• 10123176Mar 10, 2017Electrical system. Update to existing Tech Tip 91-11-01 for later model years, to direct technicians to the bluetooth compatibility chart.
• 10123167Mar 6, 2017Equipment. Update Parts Table.
• 10123166Mar 6, 2017Engine cooling. Remove engine coolant from parts table.
• 10128040Feb 27, 2017Equipment. To add associated labor operation numbers to warranty table and include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10122881Feb 23, 2017Air bags. This document reminds dealers that Takata SDI Frontal Airbag Inflators replaced with the 69M9 Safety Recall will not be requested for return through the Warranty Parts Portal but will be requested for return through the Takata XPO Return Program.
• 10128045Feb 15, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin was updated per powertain team and warranty team. Info from this bulletin is combined with TB 2031075 (V241208) and 2038161 (V241506) due to warranty extension claiming/processing confusion. (Basically 3 technical bulletins covering the same DTC were combined into 1 technical bulletin). By combining the three technical bulletins it allowed for archiving (removal from publication) of V241208…
• 10128042Feb 8, 2017Equipment. Update Technical bulletin to include model year 2016 and 2017 models.
• 10128055Feb 1, 2017Equipment. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10121039Jan 26, 2017Equipment. TDI IN-FORM Rewards Announcement
• 10121033Jan 20, 2017Equipment. Update tech tip to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10121026Jan 4, 2017Equipment. Update parts table.
• 10122112Dec 1, 2016Equipment. Updated to require additional print outs during warranty claiming.
• 10130149Nov 15, 2016Engine, Electrical system. Update service number and labor operation number.
• 10130139Nov 11, 2016Electrical system. Updated direction to address no communication concerns with the -J519- Vehicle Electrical System Control Module.
• 10126785Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
• 10126899Oct 28, 2016Equipment. Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
• 10126890Oct 27, 2016Equipment. To update warranty table service number and labor operation number.

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