2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Technical Service Bulletins

1,062 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. 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.

• 10242390Jul 1, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241333Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Consumption Measurement
• 10125726Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change…
• 10125837Jun 28, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. This document informs the procedure of checks for damage.
• 10242398Jun 24, 2013Fuel system, Equipment, Electrical system, Suspension. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239411Jun 18, 2013Engine cooling. Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis
• 10238566Jun 18, 2013Brakes. If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger.
• 10125822Jun 14, 2013Fuel system. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document informs how to perform the diagnostic. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the…
• 10052670Jun 14, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: on some vehicles, low fuel stored in ecm pressure, engine would crank but not start long periods without driving, may run rough and/or mil on. All models 2008-2013.
• 10241718Jun 13, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10144740Jun 13, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10125846Jun 13, 2013Equipment. Tiguan Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10125821Jun 13, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Generator Replacement): This document informs of Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing.
• 10052654Jun 13, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Volkswagen: due to accessory drive belt being damaged or missing, the charging system is inoperative or malfunction, and noise is coming from engine compartment. Model 2012-2014 all vehicles except routan, touareg hybrid, jetta hybrid.
• 10238576Jun 12, 2013Brakes, Fuel system. In-Tank Fuel Pump Pressure Specified
• 10240681Jun 10, 2013Equipment. Fluid capacity chart
• 10237994Jun 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
• 10125819Jun 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements): At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or the machines used to flush the transmissions. This applies to all standard automatic and DSG transmissions.
• 10125787Jun 10, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. Tiguan - 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
• 10068936Jun 10, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253205Jun 7, 2013Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10239582Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10125813Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence or a factory issue. This document informs what is under coverage for wiper blade issues.
• 10125815Jun 6, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The sunroof's "Basic Setting" has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. When the sunroof is closed and the rotary switch is pressed down in the closed direction for longer than 10 seconds, the basic setting program of the sunroof motor is initiated, and previous sunroof travel limits are lost.
• 10239556May 30, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10242406May 28, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238577May 24, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. When diagnosing a vehicle concern, and fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder? is found in the Engine Control Module (ECM), be aware that Engine Control Module (ECM) fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder? indicates a cylinder shut down and does not require diagnosis.
• 10238019May 22, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10243067May 20, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242405May 20, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252226May 17, 2013Equipment. Replacement Radio/Navigation Unit has no Sound
• 10241350May 16, 2013Brakes, Fuel system. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10052337May 16, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: some vehicles may run rough, experience engine crank, or no start. Also included model beetle convertible model years 2008-2013
• 10243066May 13, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242404May 13, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238961May 10, 2013Equipment, Fuel system. Be aware that fuel lines are color coded on vehicles with return fuel pressure lines. The black line is for fuel pressure supply and the blue line is for fuel pressure return. To verify correct line installation, remove the metal cover exposing the fuel pump flange assembly (generally under the rear seat). Refer to the ELSA Repair Manual for specific location. Check for raised arrows on the flange housing.
• 10238594May 10, 2013Electrical system. When diagnosing a generator charging concern, it is recommended to verify operation of the one way clutch located in the generator pulley (if equipped) before replacing generator assembly. To check the one way clutch, remove the belt from the generator pulley and use a trim removal tool to hold fan blades inside generator, as shown below. When attempting to turn pulley by hand with fan blades held, pulley should…
• 10241286May 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10240868May 9, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10152548May 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10144728May 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10052336May 9, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: some vehicles may experience a misfire and/or reduced engine performance.
• 10243065May 6, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242403May 6, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239213May 6, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Retrofit
• 10238607May 3, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. If a CV boot is found to be leaking grease on PDI and a clamp is found to be loose or not aligned properly, only the clamp should be replaced. If concern is found after the vehicle is sold, replace the complete CV joint.
• 10070798May 3, 2013Seat belts. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052355May 3, 2013Seat belts. Volkswagen: front seat belt tensioner. Description of the location of the front seat belts tensioner igniters.
• 10052354May 3, 2013Steering. Volkswagen: steering rack. After replacing the steering rack the fault code 01309 008 is set in abs/esp module. Also included model gti my 2013, model tiguan my 2005-2007, model rabbit my 2005/2011-2013, model eos my 2005/2013, model cc my 2005-2008
• 10243051Apr 29, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter

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