2007 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

541 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat. 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.

• 10068215Jan 10, 2013Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10038595Jan 10, 2013Electrical system, Air bags. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Resistance in the air bag system can cause the air bag light to turn on even though there is no problem. *rm updated 4/9/13.
• 10050079Dec 3, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. Revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap.
• 10157756Nov 16, 2012Engine. Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with a diagram which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not for diagnosis on the Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine (Engine Codes BPY, CCTA, CBFA) to the testing of the N75
• 10156157Nov 16, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with a diagram which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not for diagnosis on the Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine (Engine Codes BPY, CCTA, CBFA) to the testing of the N75
• 10157655Oct 25, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
• 10156059Oct 25, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
• 10157656Oct 24, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
• 10156060Oct 24, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
• 10157734Oct 17, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Engine Control Module Updates: This document informs of complaints, and the software updates/Tech Bulletins associated with servicing engine control module issues:
• 10156128Oct 17, 2012Electrical system, Equipment, Engine. Engine Control Module Updates: This document informs of complaints, and the software updates / Tech Bulletins associated with servicing engine control module issues:
• 10157652Oct 15, 2012Suspension, Equipment, Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension, Knocking Noise): A Knocking noise from vehicle front. Typically occurs only one time after each direction change (forward or backward, left or right). The sub frame shifts slightly relative to the body due to wax residue in-between components. Maximum acceleration and braking in vehicles that are driven hard are contributors to the occurrence. This document discusses the "Fault…
• 10156057Oct 15, 2012Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension, Knocking Noise): A Knocking noise from vehicle front. Typically occurs only one time after each direction change (forward or backward, left or right). The sub frame shifts slightly relative to the body due to wax residue in-between components. Maximum acceleration and braking in vehicles that are driven hard are contributors to the occurrence. This document discusses the "Fault…
• 10073071Oct 15, 2012Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073852Oct 12, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157634Oct 5, 2012Steering, Equipment. Tech Tips ("Steering Column Defective? Message on MFI): Be aware that the MFI message ?Steering Column Defective? does not necessary indicate the electronic steering column lock (ESCL) requires replacement. This document informs of what faults to check to that may indicate a concern with the comfort module.
• 10156039Oct 5, 2012Steering. Tech Tips ("Steering Column Defective? Message on MFI): Be aware that the MFI message ?Steering Column Defective? does not necessary indicate the electronic steering column lock (ESCL) requires replacement. This document informs of what faults to check to that may indicate a concern with the comfort module.
• 10073875Oct 5, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157735Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
• 10157732Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10156129Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
• 10156127Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10044939Jun 29, 2012Fuel system. Volkswagen: mil on dtcs p310b, p129f, p008b, p129e, p008a, p2540 or p0087 stored in ecm fault memory. Mil on and one or more of the following dtcs are stored in the ecm data memory.
• 10044921Jun 27, 2012Suspension. Volkswagen: front suspension, knocking noise. Knocking noise from vehicle front. Typically occurs only one time after each direction change (forward or backward, left or right). The sub frame shifts slightly relative to the body due to wax residue in-between components. Maximum acceleration and braking in vehicles that are driven hard are contributors to the occurrence. Also included model passat year 2011.
• 10253204May 6, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear
• 10034370Mar 16, 2012Electrical system. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Inspect, and if necessary, replace positive battery cable. Vehicles affected by this action may have a positive battery cable that may corrode and, in rare cases, break. If this happens, the power supply may be disrupted and the vehicle cannot be started. *pe updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10043913Mar 13, 2012Fuel system. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Update- 24w3 fuel pressure sensor. Perform this update on all applicable vehicles within fuel pressure sensor warranty ext (10 years 120,000 miles (192, 000km), whichever occurs first).
• 10043912Mar 13, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen: see document searchbutton for owner letter. Update- 24w2 intake flap motor. Perform this update on all applicable vehicles within intake manifold runner control warranty ext (10 years or 120,000 miles (192, 000km), whichever occurs first.
• 10043906Mar 9, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Update- 17d2 positive crankcase ventilation valve. It is mandatory to perform updates on all applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to retail sale.
• 10043602Feb 10, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance.
• 10043286Dec 22, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Volkswagen: on certain model year vehicles, experiencing harsh up/down shift in gears 1-2, 2-3 or 3-2, 2-1. Especially during temperatures below 60 c (140 f). Programming software update is provided for ecm, tcm and valve body replacement.
• 10043287Dec 21, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump, driven by intake camshaft lobe, can wear excessively. Fuel rail pressure fluctuations caused by the limited pump piston lift.
• 10043285Dec 15, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: there may be a false signal sent to controller causing an out of tolerance reading due to fuel intrusion to low pressure system fuel pressure sensor.
• 10043281Dec 15, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: on certain model vehicles the intake manifold runner position sensor or intake flap motor could be inoperative.
• 10043284Dec 8, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: intake manifold runner position sensor or intake flap motor may be inoperative.
• 10043279Dec 8, 2011Fuel system, Other or unknown. Volkswagen: some vehicles may experience low pressure system fuel pressure sensor due to fuel intrusion, providing a false signal sent to controller showing an out of tolerance reading.
• 10043282Dec 1, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles may experience an oil filler cap leaking, or rushing noise from engine or a whistling noise due to crankcase ventilation pressure or intake turbo pipe malfunction.
• 10043025Dec 1, 2011Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Information pertaining to some model year vehicles regarding the fuel pressure sensor, crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve and intake manifold runner control motor.
• 10043024Dec 1, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Information pertaining to some vehicles intake manifold runner control motor and the pcv, positive crankcase ventilation valve warranty.
• 10040960Sep 1, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Production issues may cause premature wear on the intake camshaft and camshaft follower. Malfunction light will illuminate.
• 10041250Jun 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating.
• 10040884May 18, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: fuel pump control module update information.
• 10040904May 16, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: excessive wear of intake camshaft lobe causing fuel pressure fluctuations. It can also lead to wear on the base of the fuel pump cam follower.
• 10040844May 12, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: production problems may make camshaft components susceptible to premature wear. This could lead to wear in the base of the high pressure fuel pump camshaft follower. This issue does not cause vehicle stalling. The malfunction light will be on with fault codes.
• 10040499Apr 5, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen of america: the camshaft may experience premature wear. The malfunction light will illuminate.
• 10038592Mar 10, 2011Steering. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. When trying to start the vehicle there is a long crank or no start condition. 2009-2010 passat.
• 10038593Feb 23, 2011Steering. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. When trying to start there may be an extended crank or no start. 2006-2010 passat.
• 10038665Feb 17, 2011Air bags. Volkswagen: air bag light is on with an internal trouble code stored. This could be a wiring problem.
• 10038656Feb 17, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: malfunction light is on with three possible trouble codes stored. There is wear of the camshaft lobe causing fuel pressure fluctuations.
• 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation

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