2013 Volkswagen Jetta service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- Comfortline Sedan 4-Door
- Hybrid Sedan 4-Door
- Highline TDI Sedan 4-Door
- Hybrid SEL Sedan 4-Door
- GLI Sedan 4-Door
- S Sedan 4-Door
- Hybrid Trendline Sedan 4-Door
- S Wagon 4-Door
- TDI Wagon 4-Door
- TDI Premium Sedan 4-Door
- TDI Sedan 4-Door
- Base Sedan 4-Door
- Sportline Sedan 4-Door
- SE Sedan 4-Door
- Active Sedan 4-Door
- Style Sedan 4-Door
- SE Wagon 4-Door
- Comfortline TDI Sedan 4-Door
- Sport Sedan 4-Door
- Trendline Sedan 4-Door
- SEL Sedan 4-Door
- Hybrid Highline Sedan 4-Door
- Hybrid SE Sedan 4-Door
- Hybrid Comfortline Sedan 4-Door
- Highline Sedan 4-Door
Engines covered
- 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.5L 2480CC 151Cu. In. l5 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 1.4L 1395CC 85Cu. In. l4 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Turbocharged
- 2.0L 1968CC 120Cu. In. l4 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
- 2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta S
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash
Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 20
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distr
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an u
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial opera
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following comp
Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data mo
Replace Door Lock and Cap.
Showing the 8 most recent of 1150 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
The contact owned a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while making a left turn at 5 MPH, a motorcycle crashed into the passengerâs side of the vehicle at a high rate of speed. The driverâs
I HIT A TREE ON A CITY STREET AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY THAT TIME EITHER AND I HAD A CUT ON MY HEAD I HAD INJURY TO MY KNEE AND MY ACHILLES TENDON BOTH OF WHICH RESULTED IN SURGERIES. I HAVE HAD
I HIT A TREE ON A CITY STREET AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY THAT TIME EITHER AND I HAD A CUT ON MY HEAD I HAD INJURY TO MY KNEE AND MY ACHILLES TENDON BOTH OF WHICH RESULTED IN SURGERIES. I HAVE HAD
I HIT A TREE ON A CITY STREET AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY THAT TIME EITHER AND I HAD A CUT ON MY HEAD I HAD INJURY TO MY KNEE AND MY ACHILLES TENDON BOTH OF WHICH RESULTED IN SURGERIES. I HAVE HAD
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON 5/27/15 AROUND SUNSET AND TWO DEER JUMPED OVER A BARBWIRE FENCE AT THE END OF ROUND HAY BALES. AT THIS TIME, I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN I SEEN THEM, BAREL
Showing the 5 most serious of 737 complaints filed with NHTSA.
