2009 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

753 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 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.

• 10156190Nov 2, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Rear Doors, Outer Seal, Water Retention at Sill Plate): Rear door seals are retaining water until door is open. Water is collecting between lower door seal and lower body seal of the rear doors. The production solution to this issue was New design rear outer door seals. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for…
• 10071008Nov 2, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253439Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Engine cooling. Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines (Except Routan) - REVISED
• 10157651Oct 29, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
• 10156071Oct 29, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
• 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.
• 10157665Oct 8, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10156066Oct 8, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 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.
• 10157732Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 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.
• 10045560Jul 23, 2012Engine. Volkswagen: all models experience the timing chain slipping, rattling noises of the engine after starting, and engine fails to start. 2008-13 all models.
• 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.
• 10043603Feb 24, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Volkswagen: the transmission control module has an implausible transmission shift sequence due to the clutch assembly having debris in it. 8pe
• 10043276Dec 22, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles are experiencing engine not starting, making a rattling noise when engine has started, timing chain keeps slipping and exhaust light comes on.
• 10237724Oct 14, 2011Equipment. For concerns of navigation inaccuracy, with or without antenna fault codes, begin by checking the number of received satellites in the area of the concern. This can be accomplished by following the instruction in Technical Bulletin 2023490 Antenna Diagnosis Overview.
• 10237722Oct 7, 2011Brakes, Electrical system. Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. In order to switch the unit out of this mode, hold down the forward seek button, the back seek button, and the music button at the same time until the unit shuts down. Once the unit is powered back ?ON? the safeguard mode will be deactivated.
• 10041250Jun 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating.
• 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.
• 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239590Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10038655Feb 14, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: malfunction light is on and there is noise with the engine running rough. Multiple trouble codes possibly stored. All models 2008-2012.
• 10038657Feb 4, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: malfunction light is on with two possible fault codes present. This is a fuel pressure concern.
• 10037349Nov 24, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: there is a warranty extension on hard start conditions for customers who had an earlier campaign addressed on their vehicles.
• 10036493Sep 30, 2010Other or unknown. Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). Update to existing technical bulletin. No production change required. All models.
• 10036494Sep 16, 2010Fuel system. Volkswagen: mil on; dtc p0087 and/or p0192 stored in ecm fault memory. One or more of the following codes may be stored in the ecm fault memory-low fuel rail pressure detected; fuel rail pressure sensor circuit low. Assistance to properly diagnose a fuel pressure sensor-g247-concern. Models cc, eos, passat and wagon, gti, (a5) jetta, (a6) jetta, tiguan.
• 10035185Aug 16, 2010Other or unknown, Electrical system. Volkswagen: hvac blower only operates on high speed (us only). Fresh air blower runs only at highest level. Because of permanent frost and snowfall fine snow can get into the fresh air blower via the air intake.
• 10036970Aug 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. In some vehicles it is possible that a bushing inside the mechatronic unit has the potential to wear out prematurely, causing the clutches inside the transmission to operate less smoothly than before. The driver will begin to notice changes in the way the vehicle feels as the transmission shifts (jerking). This change can become very…
• 10124372May 28, 2010Electrical system. Tech Tips (with 1K0 Part Number J500 ? Replacement Steering Harness): If the steering rack is replaced on the above models for any reason, it is necessary to replace the steering harness as well. The new harness may be equipped with an extra connector. If all connections are made correctly, then it is necessary to remove that connector and tape the exposed wires back into the harness. Be sure to tape tightly in…
• 10238569Mar 26, 2010Fuel system. When replacing fuel system components on the Common Rail TDI engine (including the fuel filter), the fuel system must be primed.
• 10237716Nov 13, 2009Equipment. The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed Bluetooth will be available only in certain instances. The vehicle must be equipped with the RCD 310 or RCD 510 (Premium 8) radios or the RNS 510 or RNS 315 navigation systems. The Bluetooth system must be either the UHV low (9W2), UHV?NAR (9W7 or 9ZR) factory installed systems or the Volk ? L dealer installed system.
• 10052306Oct 23, 2009Brakes. Volkswagen: update information on models and model years regarding synchronization of electromechanical parking brake (epb) module and due to switch and module not being synchronized, fault codes found. Models 2006-2010 passat, 2009-2013 cc, tiguan.
• 10030606May 8, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Volkswagen: concerns regarding fluid leaking from the transmission area, inspect the transmission oil pan's atf inspection plug.
• 10030116Mar 6, 2009Electrical system. Volkswagen: the positive battery cable on passat vehicles with v6 engine may corrode and in individual cases break. As a result, the power supply may be disrupted and e.g. The vehicle cannot be started.
• 10029033Mar 6, 2009Electrical system. Volkswagen: the positive battery cable on vehicles may corrode and in individual cases break. As a result, the power supply may be disrupted and e.g. The vehicle cannot be started.
• 10029084Mar 5, 2009Brakes. Volkswagen: software parameters in abs module cause unnecessary fault code 02543-0089 vacuum sensor implausible signal. Sw programming update corrects the system reaction.

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