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.

• 10127865Jul 19, 2017Equipment. Sparkplugs: Changed footnote number 6 to state: "Every 4 years regardless of mileage: Replace spark plugs"
• 10127869Jul 18, 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…
• 10127868Jul 18, 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…
• 10127864Jul 17, 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…
• 10127863Jul 12, 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…
• 10133344Jul 5, 2017Engine cooling. 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10127873Jul 5, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157374Jun 30, 2017Equipment. Informtion to translate O2 sensor values being displayed by the scan tool.
• 10155795Jun 30, 2017Engine cooling. Informtion to translate O2 sensor values being displayed by the scan tool.
• 10157183Jun 28, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10155789Jun 28, 2017Electrical system. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10158507Jun 27, 2017Equipment, Seats. Update incorrect model year applicability in model table. Passenger Side Heated Seat May Take Longer to Heat Up and Potentially be Lower in Temperature
• 10157278Jun 27, 2017Equipment. Update incorrect model year applicability in model table.
• 10157186Jun 27, 2017Seats. Update incorrect model year applicability in model table.
• 10158546Jun 26, 2017Engine. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet.
• 10158501Jun 26, 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…
• 10157378Jun 26, 2017Engine cooling. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet.
• 10157361Jun 26, 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…
• 10157180Jun 26, 2017Engine cooling, Engine. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet.
• 10157173Jun 26, 2017Engine, Equipment, Engine 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…
• 10157372Jun 23, 2017Equipment. Update to existing tip for addressing Kessy vehicles in the AEM flash
• 10155793Jun 23, 2017Electrical system. Update to existing tip for addressing Kessy vehicles in the AEM flash
• 10157383Jun 22, 2017Equipment. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10157182Jun 22, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10155788Jun 22, 2017Fuel system, Electrical system, Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10158544Jun 16, 2017Air bags. Dealer Communication - ODIS Service Takata Airbag Recall Hotfix "Resolved".
• 10158543Jun 16, 2017Air bags. Dealer Communication - ODIS Service Takata Airbag Recall Hotfix "Resolved".
• 10157185Jun 16, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Coding information for replacement ECM to address specific fault setting after the install.
• 10155794Jun 16, 2017Engine, Electrical system. Coding information for replacement ECM to address specific fault setting after the install.
• 10158500Jun 15, 2017Equipment, Air bags. Dealer Communication - ODIS Service TDI Flash & Takata Airbag Recall
• 10157371Jun 14, 2017Equipment. This document informs dealers of TDI FAQs, a TDI checklist, and TDI common errors.
• 10155792Jun 14, 2017Equipment. This document informs dealers of TDI FAQs, a TDI checklist, and TDI common errors.
• 10157412Jun 12, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157411Jun 8, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10157410Jun 6, 2017Equipment. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
• 10158550Jun 1, 2017Engine, Equipment. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet.
• 10158505Jun 1, 2017Equipment, Engine 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…
• 10157409Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10157389Jun 1, 2017Equipment, Engine. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet.
• 10157369Jun 1, 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…
• 10157281Jun 1, 2017Equipment. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet.
• 10157178Jun 1, 2017Engine cooling, Equipment. 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…
• 10155809Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10159026May 31, 2017Engine cooling, Electrical system. Notification of the 2.0l Gen 2, TDI remediation fix monitoring via the VTA system, in alignment with campaigns 23U4.
• 10157408May 31, 2017Equipment. Notification of the 2.0l Gen 2, TDI remediation fix monitoring via the VTA system, in alignment with campaigns 23U4.
• 10157282May 31, 2017Engine cooling. Notification of the 2.0l Gen 2, TDI remediation fix monitoring via the VTA system, in alignment with campaigns 23U4.
• 10128446May 31, 2017Engine cooling. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet.
• 10125589May 31, 2017Engine. 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…
• 10125599May 26, 2017Equipment. Update to existing article that addressed additional diagnostics for lean running concerns.

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