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2013 Volkswagen Jetta: multiple warning lights

6 of the 518 complaints about the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta describe multiple warning lights.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 266 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Multiple warning lights by model year

  • 2022
    1
  • 2019
    2
  • 2017
    4
  • 2016
    1
  • 2015
    1
  • 2014
    5
  • 2013
    6
  • 2012
    3
  • 2011
    9
  • 2010
    2
  • 2009
    17
  • 2007
    2
  • 2006
    2
  • 2005
    4
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    3
  • 2002
    2

What owners say

Filed Dec 27, 2021 · Airbags, Brakes · TX

The ABS lights go on and the speedometer stopped working and all the lights have activated. the abs module has been reported that there is a defect in most of the jettas and so i believe that this should be a recall issue.

Filed Nov 21, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · CA

While driving on freeway going 80mph in carpool with my toddler in backseat the car turned off losing all power to car. engine stopped, steering did not work, brakes did not work, and all lights on dash turned off along with headlights and break lights. i pulled into emergency lane and pulled key out. the car restarted back up but no lights were on dash to indicate anything was wrong with it. took the car into local mechanic they could not duplicate issue, and didnt find any codes. car was returned not fixed. it has happened 6 more times 5 times while driving and one time while sitting in a starbucks drive through each time taking key out and able to restart car. took car into vw dealership, and told them the issue with no light saying anything. checked for codes. no codes where found mechanic still now trying to duplicate issue. this is very dangerous issue that needs attention to if it wasn't for just a few cars on the freeway my son and myself would have been gone from a malfunction from the vehicle. I hope no one else encounters this issue.

Filed Dec 20, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 150,000 miles · OH

In the middle of driving on the highway, the car spontaneously shut down electrically, as if a fuse shorted, almost all dashboard lights turned on, the steering wheel locked up, and the brakes went unresponsive, nearly causing a collision. Once the car came to a complete stop, it was turned off in an attempt to regain control. After turning the car back on, the same dashboard lights remained illuminated, and the car wouldn't go more than 40mph, creating another accident risk during the remainder of the drive home.

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Engine · 65,000 miles · AZ

I have a vw 2013 jetta with approx 65,000 miles on the vehicle. With in the last two weeks, my vehicle's engine just stopped while driving down the freeway in phoenix, az. I am driving at the flow of traffic and when I slow down and eventually come to a stop the engine shuts off. The first two times there was no lights that turned on on the display pane. Last saturday while driving to the airport to pick up my wife again the engine shuts off as described, but this time, it appeared all the lights were on the panel. I had to put the hazard lights, put it on park to start the vehicle. I currently have the vehicle at larry millers for inspection and told them we have a safety issue with the vehicle.

Filed Sep 27, 2014 · Fuel system · 22,740 miles · CA

Several lights displayed on the dash preceded by a rattling noise in the engine. The car lost power, stalled and was able to start enough to drive to the shoulder, at which point it died completely. Was towed to the dealership and the hpfp had failed and was contaminated with metal shavings. Total rebuild of the hppfp. The hpfp failed again at 31,8883, this time with no warning except a check engine light followed by a complete loss of power. The car was traveling at 75 MPH in the fast lane of I-80. Was again towed to dealership and repaired. They said a bolt failed and the system was again rebuilt.

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 8,477 miles · CA

Transmission started lagging in my manual 2013 vw jetta s when accelerating after switching into second gear from first gear. After a couple of days the engine seized up and all of the lights came on. Luckily, was just on my way to the dealership for repair and was right around the corner. First repair was 11/2/2013. This happened again 5 days later on 11/7/2013. Got it fixed, started driving home and the problem kicked in again. Had to bring it in on 11/8/2013 for the same repair in less than 12 hours (3rd time in less than a week). The ignition coil was misfiring and the spark plugs kept needing to be replaced. All was well in good until august 26, 2014 when the same problem happened. A week later, the problem came back but now it's more on and off. Will be taking it in again for the same issue for the 5th time now.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control moduleReported August 22, 2019 · 679,027 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."
Risk
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

Recall number 19V615000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta warning lights

Is multiple warning lights a common problem on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?

6 of 518 owner complaints about the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (1%) mention multiple warning lights. The model year with the most reports is 2009.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta?

There is 1 recall and 266 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Stalling 52Check engine light 50Loss of power 42Transmission failure 28Fuel pump 23Jerking 20Headlights 15Won't shift 13Airbag light 11Door locks 11Engine failure 10Steering lock-up 9Won't start 9Misfire 6Slipping 6Wipers 6No deployment 5Coil spring 5Hesitation 5

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