TT 91-12-14
NHTSA communication ID: 10073870
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10073870 at NHTSAThe manufacturer’s record · Page 14 of 14
2013 Volkswagen BEETLE
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 14
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,301–1,336 of 1,336, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Feb 14, 2011–Oct 5, 2012.
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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
SB-2031133
NHTSA communication ID: 10072002
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10072002 at NHTSAUpdate Bulletin
NHTSA communication ID: 10157625
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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 to prevent certain Bluetooth audio quality complaints CW 42/12.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10157625 at NHTSAUpdate Bulletin
NHTSA communication ID: 10156042
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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 to prevent certain Bluetooth audio quality complaints CW 42/12.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10156042 at NHTSASB-2031133
NHTSA communication ID: 10072001
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10072001 at NHTSAVWS-12-02
NHTSA communication ID: 10157700
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair maintenance and are 1.provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a wash and vacuum.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10157700 at NHTSAVWS-12-02
NHTSA communication ID: 10156116
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair/maintenance and are 1. provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a wash and vacuum.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10156116 at NHTSASB-64C7
NHTSA communication ID: 10067581
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 10067581 at NHTSATT 57-12-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10073857
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS.
Source record 10073857 at NHTSASB-20122609
NHTSA communication ID: 10067589
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: VISIBILITY.
Source record 10067589 at NHTSASB-VSS-12-03
NHTSA communication ID: 10067594
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: VISIBILITY.
Source record 10067594 at NHTSATT 90-12-05
NHTSA communication ID: 10073866
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.
Source record 10073866 at NHTSASB-V-641201
NHTSA communication ID: 10071297
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 10071297 at NHTSAVWS-12-03A
NHTSA communication ID: 10074097
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10074097 at NHTSAVSS-12-03
NHTSA communication ID: 10074076
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT.
Source record 10074076 at NHTSASB-VSS-12-03
NHTSA communication ID: 10067580
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: VISIBILITY.
Source record 10067580 at NHTSASSP890423
NHTSA communication ID: 10072886
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10072886 at NHTSASB-91J7
NHTSA communication ID: 10067561
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10067561 at NHTSATT171202
NHTSA communication ID: 10238946
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
An oil leak from around the oil drain plug noted after oil change, and/or drain plug replacement, may be caused by installation of incorrect drain plug. Correct part number drain plug is based on the oil pan design as shown below. Original drain plug is 18mm hex for both style oil pans.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10238946 at NHTSA921301
NHTSA communication ID: 10253204
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.
Source record 10253204 at NHTSATT911205
NHTSA communication ID: 10252901
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
cars equipped with RNS 315 Navigation Unit ? System Reboot Sequence
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10252901 at NHTSATT911205
NHTSA communication ID: 10237725
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
It may be necessary to reboot the RNS315 navigation unit, due to either, update programming stalled, or recoding. In order to reboot the unit, hold down the ?power? and ?eject? buttons at the same time until the unit switches ?OFF?. You should see the software screen once the unit powers back up indicating a successful reboot.
Source components: LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE.
Source record 10237725 at NHTSATT 96-12-03
NHTSA communication ID: 10125623
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Tech Tips (Kessy System ? Loss of 15 Power): This document informs of the procedure to perform if terminal 15 (key in run) power is lost before, during, or after any Immobilizer adaptation.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10125623 at NHTSAUPDATE64C7
NHTSA communication ID: 10240631
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Cflosure of Update 64C7 Wi8ndow Motors for 2012-2013 MY Beetle - United States Market Only
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 10240631 at NHTSA64C7
NHTSA communication ID: 10068907
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT.
Source record 10068907 at NHTSATT-57-11-08
NHTSA communication ID: 10051761
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VOLKSWAGEN: IF ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK WAS REPLACED OR UPDATED, WOULD CAUSE THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FAILURE TO LOCK DOORS OR ARM ALARM, BUT WILL UNLOCK DOORS. MODELS 2011-2013 GOLF, GTI, JETTA TIGUAN, PASSAT, BEETLE. *PE
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Source record 10051761 at NHTSATT911119
NHTSA communication ID: 10237724
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
For concerns of navigation inaccuracy, with or without antenna fault codes, begin by checking the number of received satellites in the area of the concern. This can be accomplished by following the instruction in Technical Bulletin 2023490 Antenna Diagnosis Overview.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10237724 at NHTSATT911114
NHTSA communication ID: 10252224
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
RNS 315 Navigation ? Bluetooth Module Location
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10252224 at NHTSATT901107
NHTSA communication ID: 10237708
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
The instrument cluster illumination is controlled by a photocell inside the cluster. If an illumination concern is suspected, darken the area over the photocell, or use a flashlight to simulate natural light changes, to see how the illumination is affected. See figure 1 below for example of the photocell location based on a 2011 Jetta sedan. Location can change based on model.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
Source record 10237708 at NHTSATT871101
NHTSA communication ID: 10252205
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
A/C Control Module Basic Settings
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10252205 at NHTSATT911111
NHTSA communication ID: 10237719
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
The RNS 315 navigation unit does not contain the Sirius Traffic functionality. Currently only the RNS 510 navigation unit is capable of this function. These units should not be substituted and the Warranty claim is subject to denial.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10237719 at NHTSATT911109
NHTSA communication ID: 10237717
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top portion of the screen may not display streets. This line represents the horizon and is a normal operation of system. No repairs should be made. Examples below of day and night modes
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10237717 at NHTSATT-87-11-01
NHTSA communication ID: 10209343
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
A/C Control module basic settings
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10209343 at NHTSATT 87-11-01
NHTSA communication ID: 10124377
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Tech Tips (A/C Control Module Basic Settings): This document informs of a procedure to restore basic A/C control settings after an A/C control module J301 is replaced and is still malfunctioning
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10124377 at NHTSA941401
NHTSA communication ID: 10253213
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10253213 at NHTSA941401
NHTSA communication ID: 10239590
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10239590 at NHTSA