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.

• 10242373Nov 11, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238947Nov 8, 2013Engine cooling. Check under the oil filter for the mandrel to be missing. This must be transferred from the old filter and re-installed. The most likely scenario for this to occur is after an oil change.
• 10213849Nov 8, 2013Wheels, Other or unknown. Tech Tips.
• 10212723Nov 8, 2013Air bags, Brakes. oil pressure at idle or oil pressure light on.
• 10212715Nov 8, 2013Wheels. Four Wheel Alignments.
• 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.
• 10157604Nov 8, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (1.8T or 2.0T engines (CPRA, CPLA, CPPA), No/low oil pressure at idle or oil pressure light on): This document informs to check under the oil filter for the mandrel to be missing. This must be transferred from the old filter and re-installed. The most likely scenario for this to occur is after an oil change.
• 10156012Nov 8, 2013Wheels. 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.
• 10155998Nov 8, 2013Engine. Tech Tips (1.8T or 2.0T engines (CPRA, CPLA, CPPA), No/ low oil pressure at idle or oil pressure light on): This document informs to check under the oil filter for the mandrel to be missing. This must be transferred from the old filter and re-installed. The most likely scenario for this to occur is after an oil change.
• 10069142Nov 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069105Nov 8, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054264Nov 8, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: when vehicle is at idle or the oil pressure light is on, there is no oil or have low oil pressure and oil filter underneath may be missing the mandrel and it must be transferred from old oil filter and re-installed after an oil change. Model 2013-2014 jetta, passat, new beetle.
• 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.
• 10212744Nov 1, 2013Equipment. ODIS Quick Reference Guide.
• 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
• 10067112Oct 26, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238950Oct 25, 2013Engine cooling. Inspect the water pump for signs of contact with engine oil. Engine oil may cause the water pump gasket to swell, which may lead to a coolant leak. If water pump replacement is necessary, ensure that any engine oil is thoroughly cleaned off, prior to water pump installation. Please note that when replacing the water pump or opening the cooling system, there is a special bleed procedure that has to be performed…
• 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…
• 10157508Oct 25, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (2.0L CCTA/CBFA Coolant Leak or Repeat Coolant Leak from the Water Pump Area): This document informs of the observations that need to be taken to service a water pump replacement
• 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.
• 10155913Oct 25, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (2.0L CCTA/CBFA Coolant Leak or Repeat Coolant Leak from the Water Pump Area): This document informs of the observations that need to be taken to service a water pump replacement
• 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.
• 10243040Oct 21, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242378Oct 21, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10157498Oct 18, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (No Communication with the J519 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module/Body Control Module): If no communication can be established to the Vehicle electrical system control module J519 (address word 09) in Guided Fault Finding or Vehicle Self Diagnosis, it may be necessary to cycle door locks. This document informs of the recommended observations that should be taken when performing the procedure.
• 10155917Oct 18, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (No Communication with the J519 Vehicle Electrical System Control Module/Body Control Module): If no communication can be established to the Vehicle electrical system control module J519 (address word 09) in Guided Fault Finding or Vehicle Self Diagnosis, it may be necessary to cycle door locks. This document informs of the recommended observations that should be taken when performing the procedure.
• 10240848Oct 16, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10239526Oct 16, 2013Air bags. Airbag Warning Lamp ON, DTCs B200009, B200049 or U101200 Stored in Airbag Control Unit
• 10157519Oct 16, 2013Air bags. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp ON): The airbag control unit self-test may be susceptible to alarm horn resonance during the self-test causing the airbag light to illuminate in the instrument panel. If this situation occurs, the airbag system remains operational. This document informs how to Install an alarm kit and replace the airbag control unit. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10157475Oct 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155924Oct 16, 2013Air bags. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp ON): The airbag control unit self-test may be susceptible to alarm horn resonance during the self-test causing the airbag light to illuminate in the instrument panel. If this situation occurs, the airbag system remains operational. This document informs how to Install an alarm kit and replace the airbag control unit. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10155845Oct 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10071013Oct 16, 2013Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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