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.

• 10172984Mar 26, 2020Other or unknown. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10172918Mar 23, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the Nebraska DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 600 Volkswagen owners in the State of Nebraska on March 23, 2020.
• 10172953Mar 20, 2020Other or unknown. Additional Guided Functions programming assistance. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10172913Mar 16, 2020Air bags. Operational Update - Takata Return Parts Pickup
• 10172563Mar 13, 2020Fuel system. Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
• 10172557Mar 10, 2020Body and structure. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part listed and order the superseded part number going forward
• 10172552Mar 10, 2020Equipment. Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication - March 10, 2020
• 10172585Mar 6, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10172558Mar 6, 2020Air bags. Takata Incentive Program - Safety Recalls 69Q8 and 69Q9
• 10171998Feb 28, 2020Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
• 10172011Feb 21, 2020Electrical system. ERP fault information.
• 10171391Feb 10, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the Ohio DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 9,000 Volkswagen owners in the State of Ohio on February 10, 2020.
• 10170837Jan 24, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the Georgia DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 7,900 Volkswagen owners in the State of Georgia on January 24, 2020.
• 10170841Jan 21, 2020Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
• 10170641Jan 21, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,800 Volkswagen owners in the state of South Carolina on January 20, 2020.
• 10170640Jan 15, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 21,100 Volkswagen owners in the state of California on January 14, 2020.
• 10170210Jan 9, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
• 10170208Jan 8, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
• 10169515Dec 13, 2019Engine. Update to regeneration instruction.
• 10169125Dec 6, 2019Engine. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance. REVISED: Removed the need for particle sensor plug on Touareg SCR Catalysts
• 10169135Dec 5, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Update model applicability to MY 2020.
• 10168684Nov 26, 2019Electrical system. Engine and/or transmission control software designed and certified for a similar model/model year was used in vehicles affected by this action. This could impact vehicle tailpipe emissions.
• 10168686Nov 25, 2019Electrical system, Engine cooling. Engine and/or transmission control software designed and certified for a similar model/model year was used in vehicles affected by this action. This could impact vehicle tailpipe emissions.
• 10168683Nov 25, 2019Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10168327Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
• 10168325Nov 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine. Engine and/or transmission control module software designed and certified for similar models/model years was used in vehicles affected by this emissions service action. It is undetermined whether there could be an impact to OBD or CO2 emissions. As a precautionary measure, Volkswagen is proactively updating the software calibrations on affected vehicles.
• 10168323Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
• 10168328Nov 19, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
• 10168326Nov 19, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Electrical system. Engine and/or transmission control module software designed and certified for similar models/model years was used in vehicles affected by this emissions service action. It is undetermined whether there could be an impact to OBD or CO2 emissions. As a precautionary measure, Volkswagen is proactively updating the software calibrations on affected vehicles.
• 10168324Nov 19, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. Due to a parts catalog error, incorrect emissions related component(s) may have been installed on some vehicles during a past service repair visit. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the component(s) as a proactive measure to ensure continued emissions compliance.
• 10168666Nov 15, 2019Engine cooling. Diganostic direction to locate exhaust leak
• 10168661Nov 8, 2019Engine cooling. Catalytic Converter Regeneration Scan Tool instruction.
• 10168358Nov 7, 2019Equipment. Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
• 10168276Nov 7, 2019Equipment. Added: Torque Spec table
• 10168670Nov 6, 2019Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10168673Nov 4, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Houston Dept. of Neighborhoods, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,600 Volkswagen owners in the state of Texas on November 4, 2019.
• 10168630Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168559Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168364Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168662Nov 1, 2019Engine cooling. Nox regeneration information. Updated to correct the tech tip number in the title.
• 10167177Oct 31, 2019Other or unknown. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10167196Oct 29, 2019Equipment, Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10167168Oct 23, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned.
• 10167185Oct 22, 2019Air bags. XPO Phone Outage - Takata Airbag/Inflator Returns
• 10167164Oct 22, 2019Other or unknown. The part number listed in the document is to be returned.
• 10166780Oct 17, 2019Other or unknown. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10166744Oct 14, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 20,200 Volkswagen owners in the state of Florida on October 14, 2019.
• 10165797Oct 4, 2019Other or unknown. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10165540Sep 30, 2019Engine, Equipment. Update to labor operation claiming number per Saga updates.
• 10165535Sep 24, 2019Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.

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