2011 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

583 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 10241177Aug 21, 2023Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
• 10238400Jun 30, 2023Electrical system. This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program for specific cars.
• 10238301Jun 27, 2023Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
• 10238307Jun 20, 2023Equipment, Engine cooling. Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
• 10238306Jun 20, 2023Engine cooling, Equipment. Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
• 10238300Jun 15, 2023Engine cooling. Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
• 10238298Jun 15, 2023Fuel system. Gasoline fuel additive
• 10238297Jun 15, 2023Engine cooling. Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
• 10237427May 30, 2023Engine cooling. Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
• 10235284Apr 27, 2023Steering. This Document was revised. The model year chat was removed for VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension
• 10235138Apr 24, 2023Engine cooling. Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
• 10228180Dec 12, 2022Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2023.
• 10228178Dec 6, 2022Electrical system. Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10214740Jun 23, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,588 Volkswagen owners in the State of Georgia on June 22, 2022.
• 10207834Feb 7, 2022Electrical system. "Instructional document regarding the installation of a hotfix for the ODIS service software. Hotfix is to be used during the following actions: Brake Electronics (ABS) A3 Passat NMS Software Configuration/Coding
• 10204722Dec 15, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
• 10197983Jun 3, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10240621Apr 23, 2021Fuel system, Engine cooling. Warranty Extension for Intake Manifold & Fuel Injectors Certain 2008-2011
• 10240620Apr 23, 2021Other or unknown, Fuel system. Warranty Extension for Fuel Injectors Certain 2011 Model Year Volkswagen
• 10240619Apr 23, 2021Fuel system. 2009-2015 Model Year Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Vehicles Registered in Minnesota
• 10189157Mar 10, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10187579Feb 22, 2021Equipment. Update to brochure purchase url
• 10180530Sep 28, 2020Fuel system. Symptom based diagnostic assistance for high pressure fuel pump being out of time.
• 10180093Sep 18, 2020Engine cooling, Engine. Symptom based diagnostic assistance for high pressure fuel pump being out of time.
• 10177854Jul 31, 2020Electronic stability control. Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
• 10177866Jul 28, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10175799May 12, 2020Equipment. Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
• 10175800May 11, 2020Equipment. New machine version added to table.
• 10174571Apr 30, 2020Electrical system. Voltage Drop Testing. Updated for picture clarity.
• 10174460Apr 24, 2020Equipment. Voltage Drop Testing.
• 10174476Apr 21, 2020Equipment. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10173859Apr 2, 2020Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
• 10172984Mar 26, 2020Other or unknown. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10172953Mar 20, 2020Other or unknown. Additional Guided Functions programming assistance. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10172563Mar 13, 2020Fuel system. Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
• 10172552Mar 10, 2020Equipment. Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication - March 10, 2020
• 10172558Mar 6, 2020Air bags. Takata Incentive Program - Safety Recalls 69Q8 and 69Q9
• 10171998Feb 28, 2020Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
• 10171391Feb 10, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the Ohio DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 9,000 Volkswagen owners in the State of Ohio on February 10, 2020.
• 10170837Jan 24, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the Georgia DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 7,900 Volkswagen owners in the State of Georgia on January 24, 2020.
• 10170841Jan 21, 2020Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
• 10170641Jan 21, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,800 Volkswagen owners in the state of South Carolina on January 20, 2020.
• 10170640Jan 15, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 21,100 Volkswagen owners in the state of California on January 14, 2020.
• 10170210Jan 9, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
• 10170208Jan 8, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
• 10169140Dec 2, 2019Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10168666Nov 15, 2019Engine cooling. Diganostic direction to locate exhaust leak
• 10168673Nov 4, 2019Air bags. In conjunction with the Houston Dept. of Neighborhoods, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,600 Volkswagen owners in the state of Texas on November 4, 2019.
• 10168559Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10167177Oct 31, 2019Other or unknown. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.

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