2013 Volkswagen GolfService bulletins
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.
- 10125623Feb 24, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (Kessy System ? Loss of 15 Power): This document informs of the procedure to perform if terminal 15 (key in run) power is lost before, during, or after any Immobilizer adaptation.
- 10239397Dec 16, 2011Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The convenience opening and closing function of the windows on Passat and Golf /GTI differs from other models. The left front window switch on the driver?s door is used to raise and lower all windows with the ignition switched OFF.
- 10051761Nov 11, 2011Equipment, Steering. Volkswagen: if electronic steering column lock was replaced or updated, would cause the remote keyless entry failure to lock doors or arm alarm, but will unlock doors. Models 2011-2013 golf, gti, jetta tiguan, passat, beetle.
- 10237724Oct 14, 2011Equipment. For concerns of navigation inaccuracy, with or without antenna fault codes, begin by checking the number of received satellites in the area of the concern. This can be accomplished by following the instruction in Technical Bulletin 2023490 Antenna Diagnosis Overview.
- 10252224Jul 7, 2011Electrical system. RNS 315 Navigation ? Bluetooth Module Location
- 10252223May 6, 2011Equipment. Sirius Traffic Information
- 10237719May 6, 2011Equipment. The RNS 315 navigation unit does not contain the Sirius Traffic functionality. Currently only the RNS 510 navigation unit is capable of this function. These units should not be substituted and the Warranty claim is subject to denial.
- 10238581Apr 1, 2011Engine cooling, Fuel system. 2012-2013 Passat does not have measured value block numbers. Check values ?Particle filter, kilometers since last regeneration?, ?Particle filter, oil ash volume?, ?Particle filter, soot mass calculated?, and ?Particle filter, soot mass measured? instead.
- 10237717Mar 25, 2011Fuel system. When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top portion of the screen may not display streets. This line represents the horizon and is a normal operation of system. No repairs should be made. Examples below of day and night modes
- 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10239590Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10238610Jul 30, 2010Tires. The TPMS system on the MY vehicles listed above, is now an indirect type system. There are no sensors in the wheels as on previous models. There is no separate TPMS module, as all functions are part of the ABS module and monitored through the ABS sensors. For more information on the system, see the May edition of Tech Talk on VwWebsource
- 10238569Mar 26, 2010Fuel system. When replacing fuel system components on the Common Rail TDI engine (including the fuel filter), the fuel system must be primed.
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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.