2010 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

836 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 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.

• 10125819Jun 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements): At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or the machines used to flush the transmissions. This applies to all standard automatic and DSG transmissions.
• 10253205Jun 7, 2013Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10239582Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10125813Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence or a factory issue. This document informs what is under coverage for wiper blade issues.
• 10070778Jun 7, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10240650Jun 5, 2013Equipment. We would like to inform you that the FAQ for Service Action 20T8 has been revised to include additional information for dealers to share with customers about the misfueling guard.
• 10253180May 31, 2013Other or unknown, Equipment. Antenna Diagnosis Overview
• 10239557May 31, 2013Equipment. Antenna Diagnosis Overview
• 10243068May 28, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242406May 28, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252932May 24, 2013Electrical system, Steering. Cruise Control Inoperative, Fault B115411 ?Cruise Control Switch Short Circuit to Ground? after J527 Steering Column Control Module Replacement
• 10238577May 24, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. When diagnosing a vehicle concern, and fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder? is found in the Engine Control Module (ECM), be aware that Engine Control Module (ECM) fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder? indicates a cylinder shut down and does not require diagnosis.
• 10237756May 24, 2013Steering, Electrical system. When replacing J527 steering column control module, be aware that there may be two different replacement part numbers listed in ETKA. The correct replacement part number is determined by the hardware part number of the module originally installed in the vehicle.
• 10067115May 24, 2013Vehicle speed control. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242405May 20, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252226May 17, 2013Equipment. Replacement Radio/Navigation Unit has no Sound
• 10240677May 15, 2013Engine cooling. Install Misfueling Guard
• 10243066May 13, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242404May 13, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238961May 10, 2013Equipment, Fuel system. Be aware that fuel lines are color coded on vehicles with return fuel pressure lines. The black line is for fuel pressure supply and the blue line is for fuel pressure return. To verify correct line installation, remove the metal cover exposing the fuel pump flange assembly (generally under the rear seat). Refer to the ELSA Repair Manual for specific location. Check for raised arrows on the flange housing.
• 10238594May 10, 2013Electrical system. When diagnosing a generator charging concern, it is recommended to verify operation of the one way clutch located in the generator pulley (if equipped) before replacing generator assembly. To check the one way clutch, remove the belt from the generator pulley and use a trim removal tool to hold fan blades inside generator, as shown below. When attempting to turn pulley by hand with fan blades held, pulley should…
• 10241286May 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10240871May 9, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10240868May 9, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10152548May 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10144728May 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10052336May 9, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: some vehicles may experience a misfire and/or reduced engine performance.
• 10243065May 6, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239213May 6, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Retrofit
• 10052354May 3, 2013Steering. Volkswagen: steering rack. After replacing the steering rack the fault code 01309 008 is set in abs/esp module. Also included model gti my 2013, model tiguan my 2005-2007, model rabbit my 2005/2011-2013, model eos my 2005/2013, model cc my 2005-2008
• 10240857Apr 29, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10152545Apr 29, 2013Body and structure, Engine cooling, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission
• 10240856Apr 24, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10152546Apr 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10252907Apr 12, 2013Equipment. Radio Navigation Unit Security Label
• 10238968Apr 12, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. If fault code 03200 or 16352 is present in the Electromechanical Parking Brake (EPB) module, it may be due to the switch and module not being synchronized.
• 10237731Apr 12, 2013Equipment. When replacing a radio navigation unit, inspect the security labels on both the new and replacement units for damage. If damage is found to a label on either unit, be sure to note this on the repair order along with the reason the radio is being replaced.
• 10238960Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Fuel system. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10238959Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Fuel system. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10252906Apr 5, 2013Equipment. RNS 510 ? Radio Preset Display
• 10237730Apr 5, 2013Equipment. Be aware that the 24 RNS-510 radio presets are not band dependent, and can be programmed to any mix of AM, FM, or satellite stations. The presets shown on the display will not change when switching between bands.
• 10240855Apr 2, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10144704Apr 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10252900Mar 29, 2013Equipment. GPS Antenna Concerns
• 10252225Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Vehicles Equipped with Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone ? Pairing of Android Phones
• 10237721Mar 29, 2013Equipment. When pairing an Android phone to the Bluetooth system, a few extra steps may be necessary. Follow the instructions below to pair the phone:
• 10253177Mar 27, 2013Other or unknown. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10239554Mar 27, 2013Equipment. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10252905Mar 22, 2013Equipment. MDI Control of Apple Devices with Lightning Connector (iPhone 5, iPad fourth generation, iPod Nano seventh generation)
• 10252227Mar 22, 2013Equipment. Replacement Radio/Navigation Unit has no Sound

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