2013 Volkswagen Jetta Technical Service Bulletins

1,535 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. 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.

• 10238022Feb 7, 2014Brakes. Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration
• 10253206Feb 4, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. Wiper Motor Noisy or Inoperative
• 10239583Feb 4, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Motor Noisy or Inoperative
• 10070434Feb 4, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242999Feb 3, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242337Feb 3, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241304Jan 31, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine cooling. Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns
• 10239407Jan 31, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Bring the vehicle into the shop. Thaw out the frozen door latch. Dry any moisture in the door latch with shop air. Install cap (shield,) for the door latch as listed in ETKA. Apply a spray lubricant to the door latch and retest operation.
• 10122245Jan 31, 2014Engine, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming for Engine Control Module and Transmission Control Module, for Shudder and/or Slight Hesitation Concerns): The current ECM/TCM programming could be causing slight hesitation related concerns in DSG equipped vehicles. The updated software of the product solution Improved ECM/TCM software to address drivability concerns and slight hesitation complaints. This document discusses…
• 10122238Jan 31, 2014Body and structure. Tech Tips: In Extreme Outside Cold Temperatures the Front Door Latches May Freeze (due to moisture), Preventing Door Latch from Operating. This document gives a procedure to service this issue
• 10069612Jan 31, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069512Jan 31, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238021Jan 29, 2014Brakes. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking, or surface rust built up during transportation.
• 10122248Jan 29, 2014Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Vibration or Noise When Braking): Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking, or surface rust built up during transportation. This document informs that vehicles requiring front, rear, or both disc cleaning will exhibit vibration and/or noise. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10241265Jan 27, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10240862Jan 27, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10127719Jan 27, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10239789Jan 24, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex® ITEM…
• 10238937Jan 24, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Install a vacuum gauge on the dipstick tube and check crankcase vacuum at idle. Compare to a known good vehicle. If the vacuum reading is lower than the comparison vehicle, visually inspect for oil leaks between the engine and the transmission. Smoke test the crankcase by connecting the EVAP smoke machine to the dipstick tube and inspect for leaks at the rear main seal (this will limit pressure to 2 PSI). DO NOT…
• 10122240Jan 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose the issue and tips on servicing the issue
• 10122237Jan 24, 2014Equipment, Fuel system. Tech Tips (Lean Fuel Trim Readings): This document informs on the procedure to diagnose for issues with excess fuel trim, and what needs to be serviced
• 10121563Jan 24, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Tips (Lean Fuel Trim Readings): This document informs to recheck the crankcase vacuum at idle. If low, check for additional oil leaks and verify crankcase breather operation (repairing as necessary). Erase the faults and road test 10 miles to recheck operation.
• 10243001Jan 20, 2014Steering, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10121243Jan 20, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Frozen Charge Air Cooler ? Engine Will Not Start): Document discusses diagnosis Codes necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of engine issue. The diagnosis codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available
• 10240861Jan 14, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10127718Jan 14, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10121248Jan 14, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Update Programming to Eliminate O2 Sensor DTC P2414 and/or P2237 along with O2 Sensor Replacement
• 10243000Jan 13, 2014Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242338Jan 13, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240860Jan 13, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10122234Jan 13, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10244047Dec 23, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown. Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter
• 10243029Dec 23, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242367Dec 23, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10209320Dec 23, 2013Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter.
• 10238617Dec 22, 2013Steering. 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.
• 10252206Dec 13, 2013Electrical system. A/C Control Module Basic Settings
• 10238580Dec 13, 2013Fuel system. Fuel injector seals are available separately for service repairs. It is not necessary to replace the complete fuel injector if a seal (upper or lower) is needed. Please see ETKA for the latest parts information.
• 10237702Dec 13, 2013Electrical system. To set basic setting on the Climatic control module after replacement for fault code 00898 follow steps below
• 10209337Dec 13, 2013Fuel system. Fuel injector seals for 2.0L.
• 10157556Dec 13, 2013Fuel system. Tech Tips (Fuel injector seals for 2.0L (CBPA) engine code): Fuel injector seals are available separately for service repairs. It is not necessary to replace the complete fuel injector if a seal (upper or lower) is needed.
• 10157527Dec 13, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (A/C Control Module Basic Settings): This document informs how to set basic setting on the Climatic control module after replacement for fault code 00898
• 10155979Dec 13, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (A/C Control Module Basic Settings): This document informs how to set basic setting on the Climatic control module after replacement for fault code 00898
• 10155976Dec 13, 2013Fuel system. Tech Tips (Fuel injector seals for 2.0L (CBPA) engine code): Fuel injector seals are available separately for service repairs. It is not necessary to replace the complete fuel injector if a seal (upper or lower) is needed.
• 10070752Dec 13, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069535Dec 13, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10244066Dec 12, 2013Fuel system. Fuel injector seals for 2.0L (CBPA) engine code
• 10244045Dec 9, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown. Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter
• 10242365Dec 9, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10209335Dec 9, 2013Electrical system. VW Elsa News Letter

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