2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Technical Service Bulletins

387 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. 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.

• 10165055Sep 10, 2019Equipment. Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164239Aug 23, 2019Equipment. TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164265Aug 19, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the North Carolina DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 7,400 Volkswagen owners in the State of North Carolina on August 19, 2019.
• 10164209Aug 19, 2019Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. Also includes 2004 and 2005 Jetta Wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164430Aug 15, 2019Equipment. REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB.
• 10164227Aug 14, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Original version accidently archived 8/9/19. Recreate exact content in new format and republish, as warranty policy still relevant to applicable later model years.
• 10164264Aug 12, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 6,235 Volkswagen owners in the State of Virginia on August 12, 2019.
• 10163841Aug 5, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the City of Compton, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 68 Volkswagen owners in the State of California on August 5, 2019.
• 10163542Jul 29, 2019Electrical system. Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models. Also includes R32 2002-2007 and 2002-2006 Jetta Wagon.
• 10163369Jul 29, 2019Air bags. Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices daily over a span of five business days to approximately 1,712 High Risk Volkswagen owners.
• 10163517Jul 16, 2019Engine. Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also Rabbit from 2006-2009.
• 10163368Jul 15, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,592 Volkswagen owners in the state of Kentucky on July 15, 2019.
• 10162900Jul 8, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,991 Volkswagen owners in Wisconsin on July 8, 2019.
• 10161675Jun 18, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,200 Volkswagen owners in Alabama on June 17, 2019.
• 10161673Jun 13, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement
• 10161215Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10160836May 21, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 11,500 Volkswagen owners in the state of New York on May 23, 2019.
• 10159814May 6, 2019Equipment. Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wagon, 2004 Phaeton, 2013-2016 Jetta Hybrid, 2004 R32 and 1995-2006 Cabrio.
• 10159010Mar 27, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10159014Mar 22, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
• 10159016Mar 12, 2019Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10158514Feb 27, 2019Engine cooling. Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
• 10158529Feb 19, 2019Electrical system. Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10158533Feb 18, 2019Exterior lighting. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10154364Jan 30, 2019Equipment. This Document informs is the dealer FAQ associated with VWP-18-07
• 10154376Jan 17, 2019Equipment, Engine. The Vehicle Maintenance Declaration has been added back to WISE for the Timing Chain Warranty Extension.
• 10154391Jan 1, 2019Engine. This Document was revised to include information on when the replacement engine contains a Timing Chain or Timing Chain Tensioner. Also includes the CPPA engine code labor operation and time units.
• 10161475Nov 13, 2018Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10149936Oct 29, 2018Engine. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWP-18-07. New info on 10% maintenance intervals
• 10149937Oct 11, 2018Engine. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWP-18-07. New info on coverage for consequential damages
• 10149820Oct 11, 2018Engine cooling, Engine. Timing Chain Class Action Update
• 10150839Sep 6, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. VW Diagnostic Content V2.36.5 Released
• 10150838Sep 5, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. Critical VW Diagnostic Content Update 2.36.5_Delayed
• 10150837Sep 5, 2018Air bags, Equipment, Electrical system. New ODIS Service Application
• 10150834Sep 5, 2018Electrical system, Air bags. As a result, in order to ensure proper diagnostic procedure completions and log submissions as required by Takata Airbag Recall 69Q9, all diagnostic devices in service must be updated to V2.36.5 prior to performing the recall procedures.
• 10150833Sep 5, 2018Equipment. Critical VW Diagnostic Content Update 2.36.5
• 10149864Aug 13, 2018Electrical system. Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10149848Aug 1, 2018Air bags. Takata Parts Allocation & Warranty Claims Submissions
• 10150787Jul 20, 2018Equipment, Air bags. Takata_Updated Part Return_VW Dealer USA 07_2018
• 10144652Jun 6, 2018Electrical system. This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
• 10157810Sep 21, 2017Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation/ordering.
• 10157284Sep 21, 2017Equipment, Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation/ordering.
• 10126855Aug 11, 2017Equipment. Takata Enrollment Form
• 10125667Aug 7, 2017Equipment. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure.
• 10133345Jul 25, 2017Equipment. This communication gives more information on the REPAIR & OWNER MOBILITY UPDATE
• 10133346Jul 20, 2017Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation/ordering.
• 10127807Jul 18, 2017Engine cooling. Metadata adjustment. TB appeared with tech tips in Elsa.
• 10127899Jul 13, 2017Engine. Update TB to include model year 2017 and include additional engine applicability.
• 10133347Jul 7, 2017Engine cooling. Update Tiguan oil pan labor operation number in warranty table.
• 10133344Jul 5, 2017Engine cooling. 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

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