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.

• 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 This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers.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.
• 10180585Sep 25, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 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
• 10178569Aug 10, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the Michigan Department of State, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,000 Volkswagen owners in the State of Michigan on August 10, 2020.
• 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.
• 10177912Jul 28, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the County of Fort Bend, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 640 Volkswagen owners in the State of Texas on July 28, 2020.
• 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
• 10177243Jul 7, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the Tennessee DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,400 Volkswagen owners in the State of Tennessee July 7, 2020.
• 10176946Jun 29, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the City of Miramar, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 218 Volkswagen owners in the State of Florida on June 26, 2020.
• 10176955Jun 22, 2020Fuel system, Engine cooling. Updated to remove duplicate bolt part number in Passat part table.
• 10176953Jun 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Engine. Update labor operation numbers per Saga updates.
• 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
• 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
• 10176771Jun 15, 2020Engine cooling. Update Top Tier brochure part number.
• 10176770Jun 15, 2020Fuel system. Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.
• 10176729Jun 15, 2020Air bags. Takata Reminder Mailing. City of La Puente (CA) / Safety Recalls 69Q8, 69Q9, 69Y5
• 10176773Jun 12, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10176401Jun 11, 2020Equipment. Metadata update (add MY 2014 Eos (missing).
• 10176403Jun 9, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. 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
• 10176402Jun 8, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. 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
• 10176289Jun 2, 2020Equipment. Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
• 10175976May 28, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10176151May 18, 2020Air bags. Takata Recall Reminder / 69Q9 Vehicles with Criteria SP
• 10175799May 12, 2020Equipment. Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
• 10175800May 11, 2020Equipment. New machine version added to table.
• 10174989May 1, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Cam screen damage.
• 10174571Apr 30, 2020Electrical system. Voltage Drop Testing. Updated for picture clarity.
• 10174568Apr 29, 2020Equipment. Effective immediately, TK Services Inc. will resume scheduling part pick-up from dealerships and service centers.
• 10174460Apr 24, 2020Equipment. Voltage Drop Testing.
• 10174476Apr 21, 2020Equipment. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10174470Apr 21, 2020Electrical system. Generator replacement, updated to include model years 2020 & 2021
• 10174434Apr 17, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10174059Apr 16, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10174058Apr 15, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10173862Apr 6, 2020Equipment. Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only) All Model Years. Information only for all other dealers.
• 10173859Apr 2, 2020Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.

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