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.

• 10156142Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Jetta (A6) - 2013 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, and how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up and running.
• 10156139Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Jetta (A6) GLI - 2013 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, and how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up and running.
• 10069358Nov 2, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068948Nov 2, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068945Nov 2, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067196Nov 2, 2012Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067135Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067130Nov 2, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068917Nov 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157709Oct 31, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 24Y4 ? MPI Software for 2013 MY Jetta 2.0L Engine Vehicles): Volkswagen is informing U.S dealers to please note that the IQS window officially opens on November 1, 2012. As always, it?s important for dealerships to take extra measures to ensure each new vehicle is delivered to customers in perfect condition.
• 10156135Oct 31, 2012Engine, Electrical system, Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 24Y4 ? MPI Software for 2013 MY Jetta 2.0L Engine Vehicles): Volkswagen is informing U.S dealers to please note that the IQS window officially opens on November 1, 2012. As always, it?s important for dealerships to take extra measures to ensure each new vehicle is delivered to customers in perfect condition.
• 10067576Oct 31, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157651Oct 29, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
• 10156071Oct 29, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
• 10157630Oct 26, 2012Equipment, Engine. Tech Tips (A/C Shuts Off with Compressor Off Code 12 When Coming to a Stop): This document informs when diagnosing a customer concern of A/C shutting off, with ?compressor off? code 12 when coming to or at a stop, be aware that the ECM strategy is to shut off the A/C compressor to reduce engine load and increase engine vacuum during braking, particularly during the catalyst warm-up phase. A compressor off code of…
• 10156049Oct 26, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (A/C Shuts Off with ?Compressor Off? Code 12 When Coming to a Stop): This document informs when diagnosing a customer concern of A/C shutting off, with ?compressor off? code 12 when coming to or at a stop, be aware that the ECM strategy is to shut off the A/C compressor to reduce engine load and increase engine vacuum during braking, particularly during the catalyst warm-up phase. A compressor off code of…
• 10157655Oct 25, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
• 10156059Oct 25, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
• 10157661Oct 24, 2012Electrical system, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The issued of The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. The sunroof?s ?Basic Setting? has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. This document informs the procedure to reset the settings of the Sunroof / Sunshade so that functionality can be retained. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and…
• 10157656Oct 24, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
• 10157648Oct 24, 2012Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (TDI Clean Diesel I/M (Inspection Maintenance) Testing Issues due to Readiness Not Set): Some readiness codes on TDI clean diesel vehicles require special driving conditions to be set. If DTCs have been recently erased from the vehicle?s ECM, it may take additional driving under different conditions to fully set OBD readiness parameters. MVB 89 (on non-UDS protocol ECM?s) will store correct data…
• 10157624Oct 24, 2012Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 90H2 Instrument Cluster): This update has been proactively released to prevent customer concerns related to clock and trip meter adjustment using the instrument cluster buttons. Because of a fitment concern between the instrument cluster halves the buttons mounted on the instrument cluster may not function properly.
• 10156068Oct 24, 2012Fuel system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (TDI Clean Diesel I/M (Inspection Maintenance) Testing Issues due to Readiness Not Set): Some readiness codes on TDI clean diesel vehicles require special driving conditions to be set. If DTCs have been recently erased from the vehicle?s ECM, it may take additional driving under different conditions to fully set OBD readiness parameters. MVB 89 (on non-UDS protocol ECM?s) will store correct data…
• 10156062Oct 24, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The issued of The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. The sunroof?s ?Basic Setting? has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. This document informs the procedure to reset the settings of the Sunroof / Sunshade so that functionality can be retained. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and…
• 10156060Oct 24, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
• 10156055Oct 24, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 90H2 Instrument Cluster): This update has been proactively released to prevent customer concerns related to clock and trip meter adjustment using the instrument cluster buttons. Because of a fitment concern between the instrument cluster halves the buttons mounted on the instrument cluster may not function properly.
• 10073970Oct 24, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157739Oct 23, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (2013 Model Year UPDATES & IQS Window): This document informs that during the next four months of the JD Power window, it?s very important for dealerships to take extra measures to ensure each new vehicle is delivered to customers in perfect condition.
• 10157649Oct 23, 2012Equipment, Fuel system. Technical Bulletin (TDI Vehicles Equipped with Mis-fuel Inhibitor): Starting in MY 2013 all VW TDI vehicles come equipped with a mis-fuel inhibitor installed in the fuel tank filler neck to prevent accidental mis-fueling of the fuel tank with the incorrect fuel. This document is being published to help answer any questions regarding this component.
• 10156133Oct 23, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (2013 Model Year UPDATES & IQS Window): This document informs that during the next four months of the JD Power window, it?s very important for dealerships to take extra measures to ensure each new vehicle is delivered to customers in perfect condition.
• 10157742Oct 22, 2012Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Jetta Instrument Cluster): This document informs dealers of an impending update. The Clock and trip meter buttons in the instrument cluster do not function properly. The corrective action taken to solve this issue was to Check the function of buttons and if necessary repair instrument cluster.
• 10156137Oct 22, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Jetta Instrument Cluster): This document informs dealers of an impending update. The Clock and trip meter buttons in the instrument cluster do not function properly. The corrective action taken to solve this issue was to Check the function of buttons and if necessary repair instrument cluster.
• 10067584Oct 22, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10237759Oct 19, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. All keys must be present during key adaptation. Immobilizer reader coil is ALWAYS located in the steering column. DO NOT remove Start/Stop button mounted in center console to access reader coil.
• 10157635Oct 19, 2012Equipment, Steering. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): When adapting keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY, it is recommended to remove the immobilizer reader coil from behind round cover on steering column trim and insert key inside the reader coil. The steering column trim does not need to be completely removed to access reader coil. For vehicles with the Start/Stop button on the steering column, the Start/Stop…
• 10156052Oct 19, 2012Steering, Electrical system. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): When adapting keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY, it is recommended to remove the immobilizer reader coil from behind round cover on steering column trim and insert key inside the reader coil. The steering column trim does not need to be completely removed to access reader coil. For vehicles with the Start/Stop button on the steering column, the Start/Stop…
• 10157665Oct 8, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10156066Oct 8, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10157631Oct 5, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Radio Inoperative After UPDATE 91J7 SD Card Software Update): If radio is inoperative after performing UPDATE 91J7, start by checking the current software level of the radio. Software level may have changed during update, so software level must be checked again after update has failed. If radio cannot be reached in Vehicle self-diagnosis, software level can be checked by running GFF and printing or…
• 10157626Oct 5, 2012Equipment. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 91J7 RCD 510 (Premium 8) Radio Software): This update has been proactively released to address the following: 1. Bluetooth audio runs in mono mode 2. Bluetooth audio level too high/distorted Bugs contained in Level 07 software for certain Premium 08 radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints. The production solution to this issue was the Introduction of Level 08 software…
• 10156056Oct 5, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 91J7 RCD 510 (Premium 8) Radio Software): This update has been proactively released to address the following: 1. Bluetooth audio runs in mono mode 2. Bluetooth audio level too high/distorted Bugs contained in Level 07 software for certain Premium 08 radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints. The production solution to this issue was the Introduction of Level 08 software…
• 10156037Oct 5, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Radio Inoperative After UPDATE 91J7 SD Card Software Update): If radio is inoperative after performing UPDATE 91J7, start by checking the current software level of the radio. Software level may have changed during update, so software level must be checked again after update has failed. If radio cannot be reached in Vehicle self-diagnosis, software level can be checked by running GFF and printing or…
• 10073870Oct 5, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072002Oct 5, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157664Oct 2, 2012Air bags, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module): This document informs only that Airbag lamp in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp.
• 10157625Oct 2, 2012Equipment. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 91J7 RCD 510 (Premium 8) Radio Software): This update has been proactively released to address the following: 1. Bluetooth audio runs in mono mode 2. Bluetooth audio level too high/distorted Bugs contained in Level 07 software for certain Premium 08 radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints. The production solution to this issue was an introduction of Level 08 software…
• 10156065Oct 2, 2012Electrical system, Air bags. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module): This document informs only that Airbag lamp in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp.
• 10156042Oct 2, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 91J7 RCD 510 (Premium 8) Radio Software): This update has been proactively released to address the following: 1. Bluetooth audio runs in mono mode 2. Bluetooth audio level too high/distorted Bugs contained in Level 07 software for certain Premium 08 radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints. The production solution to this issue was an introduction of Level 08 software…
• 10072001Oct 2, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10047822Oct 2, 2012Air bags, Electrical system. Volkswagen: due to a loose or unfastened connector for passenger air bag, the airbag warning lamp may illuminate in instrument panel. Models 2010-2013 golf, gti, jetta sportwagen, jetta sedan.

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