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Volkswagen Beetle 2008–2014technical service bulletin

Bulletin V211302 2024061 · NHTSA communication 10157543 · issued Dec 3, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2008–2014
model years
60
vehicle entries

Official summary

Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.