2013 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

1,595 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10157823Sep 29, 2017Equipment. Tip demonstrating label information for clarity
• 10157297Sep 29, 2017Equipment. Tip demonstrating label information for clarity
• 10157848Sep 27, 2017Engine, Engine cooling. Volkswagen of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with technical information related to the repair process for vehicles on which the TDI Generation II 2.0L emissions modification is being performed ?Campaign 23U4?. Volkswagen will use this information to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
• 10157322Sep 27, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. Volkswagen of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with technical information related to the repair process for vehicles on which the TDI Generation II 2.0L emissions modification is being performed ?Campaign 23U4?. Volkswagen will use this information to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
• 10157835Sep 25, 2017Engine cooling. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure part number andVW literature ordering address
• 10157833Sep 25, 2017Engine. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
• 10157309Sep 25, 2017Equipment. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure part number andVW literature ordering address
• 10157307Sep 25, 2017Equipment. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
• 10157827Sep 22, 2017Engine. Update procedure to reset oxygen sensor adaptations, as a result of erratic test plan function.
• 10157824Sep 22, 2017Equipment. Updated to address additional model years. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 23Q3/24CV/23U3 campaign
• 10157301Sep 22, 2017Engine cooling. Update procedure to reset oxygen sensor adaptations, as a result of erratic test plan function.
• 10157298Sep 22, 2017Equipment. Updated to address additional model years. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 23Q3/24CV/23U3 campaign
• 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.
• 10157839Sep 20, 2017Body and structure. Updated production solution and additional repair instruction.
• 10157313Sep 20, 2017Equipment. Updated production solution and additional repair instruction.
• 10157816Sep 18, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157290Sep 18, 2017Equipment, Engine. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157830Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
• 10157829Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
• 10157304Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
• 10157303Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
• 10157828Sep 14, 2017Electrical system. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
• 10157815Sep 14, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157302Sep 14, 2017Equipment. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
• 10157289Sep 14, 2017Equipment, Engine, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157834Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
• 10157308Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
• 10157814Sep 12, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157288Sep 12, 2017Engine, Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157813Sep 7, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM, MIL-on P0463 and B103E1B stored
• 10157287Sep 7, 2017Equipment, Engine. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM, MIL-on P0463 and B103E1B stored
• 10157831Sep 1, 2017Electrical system. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10157305Sep 1, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10125689Aug 24, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10125654Aug 23, 2017Engine cooling. VSS 17-08 - TDI Monitoring Program - Campaigns 23Q3/23U4/23U3 2.0L Emissions Modification - Gen I, Gen II and Gen III.
• 10126782Aug 21, 2017Equipment. e-mail TDI ODIS AEM Update.
• 10144706Aug 18, 2017Engine cooling. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document. Only superseded part numbers to be ordered going forward.
• 10125663Aug 18, 2017Fuel system. Update to expand fuel testing for lean DTCS.
• 10125661Aug 18, 2017Equipment. Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
• 10125657Aug 15, 2017Equipment. Updated to include an additional diagnostic trouble code (P04F0)
• 10125688Aug 14, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10126855Aug 11, 2017Equipment. Takata Enrollment Form
• 10125656Aug 10, 2017Equipment. Update Touareg Part Table.
• 10150893Aug 3, 2017Electrical system, Steering, Fuel system. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10150883Jul 26, 2017Equipment, Engine. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10133345Jul 25, 2017Equipment. This communication gives more information on the REPAIR & OWNER MOBILITY UPDATE
• 10127894Jul 21, 2017Electrical system. Alternative repair direction to address DTC P1386 on the 2.5l engine. Update to include Beetle and Beetle convertible applicability.
• 10133346Jul 20, 2017Air bags. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation/ordering.
• 10150892Jul 19, 2017Engine, Electrical system, Fuel system, Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM

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