2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Technical Service Bulletins

1,014 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. 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.

• 10244072Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System
• 10239808Dec 3, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM.
• 10209346Dec 3, 2013Engine. Rattling noises from engine compartmen area or exhaust system.
• 10157543Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
• 10155952Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
• 10244063Dec 2, 2013Equipment. In order to promptly receive your credit and to improve the level of parts that reach your customers: Please return your inventory of the above-listed material numbers to your facing PDC, no later than 12/10/13.
• 10244049Dec 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. On-car analysis list from December 2nd, 2013 please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10242364Dec 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240858Dec 2, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10209321Dec 2, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. On-Car Analysis List.
• 10157594Dec 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155963Dec 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10240854Nov 26, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10212742Nov 26, 2013Equipment. please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair.
• 10157585Nov 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10156004Nov 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10242375Nov 25, 2013Equipment, Steering, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10213850Nov 22, 2013Wheels, Steering. Steering Wheel Off Center.
• 10157609Nov 22, 2013Equipment, Steering. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10238932Nov 15, 2013Equipment. If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
• 10238931Nov 15, 2013Equipment. If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
• 10212722Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Part ordering
• 10157603Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
• 10156008Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
• 10157608Nov 8, 2013Wheels, Equipment, Tires. Tech Tips (Four Wheel Alignments): This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
• 10069142Nov 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243034Nov 4, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10212743Nov 4, 2013Equipment. ODIS Quick Reference Guide.
• 10240638Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Ensuring a Perfect Delivery
• 10238557Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Volkswagen is pleased to announce a new edition of the Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. This edition of the manual applies exclusively to the United States market. For warranty repairs required for Canadian owner's traveling to the Unit warranty terms prior to servicing the vehicle.
• 10239532Oct 29, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
• 10157506Oct 29, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS…
• 10155925Oct 29, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC? III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS…
• 10243041Oct 28, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242379Oct 28, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240922Oct 28, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10238588Oct 25, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Use of aftermarket air filters such as cotton bed steel mesh or cone style, can cause the MAF sensor to not read accurately, affecting vehicle performance and critical monitoring functions for the diesel particulate filter. This can also result in premature DPF failure. Only use factory air filters. The use of aftermarket air filters is not supported as the system was designed and calibrated to work with factory…
• 10157497Oct 25, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Tech Tips (CBEA, CJAA, CKRA engine codes DPF replacement and/or DTCS P2413, P2463): This document informs of the use of aftermarket air filters such as cotton bed steel mesh or cone style, can cause the MAF sensor to not read accurately, affecting vehicle performance and critical monitoring functions for the diesel particulate filter. This can also result in premature DPF failure. Only use factory air filters.
• 10155915Oct 25, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. Tech Tips (CBEA, CJAA, CKRA engine codes DPF replacement and/or DTCS P2413, P2463): This document informs of the use of aftermarket air filters such as cotton bed steel mesh or cone style, can cause the MAF sensor to not read accurately, affecting vehicle performance and critical monitoring functions for the diesel particulate filter. This can also result in premature DPF failure. Only use factory air filters.
• 10241300Oct 24, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns
• 10240849Oct 24, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157503Oct 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns): Current ECM/TCM programming could be causing slight hesitation related concerns in DSG equipped vehicles (depending on driving conditions). The production solution to this issue is Improved ECM/TCM software to address drivability concerns and slight hesitation complaints.
• 10157476Oct 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155929Oct 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns): Current ECM/TCM programming could be causing slight hesitation related concerns in DSG equipped vehicles (depending on driving conditions). The production solution to this issue is Improved ECM/TCM software to address drivability concerns and slight hesitation complaints.
• 10155846Oct 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10241298Oct 23, 2013Fuel system. MIL ON, DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be Accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation
• 10157501Oct 23, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient issues): This document informs that high soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. The production solution to this issue is New software being implemented in current production.
• 10155921Oct 23, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient issues): This document informs that high soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. The production solution to this issue is New software being implemented in current production.
• 10240848Oct 16, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157475Oct 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)

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