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.

• 10240622Sep 29, 2015Equipment. Customer Letter
• 10128139Sep 18, 2015Engine cooling. This document informs of Volkswagen AG and Audi AG received notice from the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Justice and the California Air Resources Board of an investigation related to emissions compliance matters.
• 10144714Sep 16, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10144715Sep 10, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10144698Sep 4, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10144693Aug 28, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10152543Aug 25, 2015Brakes, Equipment, Interior lighting, Back-over prevention (rear camera). On-car analysis list from August 25th, 2015
• 10123102Aug 21, 2015Engine. Technical Bulletin (Engine Lacks Performance, Shaft of Turbine Fan of Turbo Charger Broken or Seized): This document contains the method to diagnose, and to service this issue.
• 10075972Aug 21, 2015Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10144694Aug 14, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10123098Aug 14, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin (CV Boot Replacement): The Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
• 10144695Aug 10, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10144696Aug 6, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10144697Aug 3, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10128133Jul 31, 2015Interior lighting, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Body and structure…. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10123029Jul 28, 2015Fuel system, Engine, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis. Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue.
• 10144709Jul 27, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10123025Jul 22, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Pressure Control Valve / Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow issues): This document contains the fault codes needed to diagnose, and service the issue. The document contains the fault codes necessary to check warranty coverage for servicing the issue
• 10123011Jul 22, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the windshield, rear window and wiper blades, should be checked first. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
• 10123033Jul 20, 2015Fuel system, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (TDI Clean Diesel I/M (Inspection Maintenance) Testing Issues due to Readiness Not Set): A Volkswagen TDI clean diesel is not ready for I/M (Inspection Maintenance) testing due to readiness codes not being fully set. Some readiness codes on TDI clean diesel vehicles require special driving conditions to be set. This document contains how to read the OBD readiness codes to diagnosis the status of…
• 10144692Jul 17, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10123016Jul 17, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (No Heat from Passenger Side Cabin - Heater Core Restricted): The customer may complain that the cabin heating output is insufficient on the passenger side. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
• 10144691Jul 15, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10123027Jul 14, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) heater electronics being ) contaminated with Ad Blue): This document informs what repairs are needed to fix the issue. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue.
• 10144708Jul 13, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil-on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10123038Jul 10, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): This document informs the procedure to remove the production mode setting when it is displayed in the instrument cluster.
• 10123017Jul 9, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (No Heat from Passenger Side Cabin ? Heater Core Restricted): Excess flux from the aluminum cooling system components (EA189 TDI engine CKRA) contaminates the cooling system. This over time causes a high acidic concentration in the coolant. The result is oxide particles (aluminum rust) and excess flux restricting the heater core. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service…
• 10123015Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. This…
• 10123013Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
• 10144447Jun 30, 2015Equipment, Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10128105Jun 29, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10144446Jun 24, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122991Jun 24, 2015Fuel system. Technical Bulletin: This document contans information for Diesel Fuel System Diagnoses and Repair.
• 10128104Jun 22, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10122983Jun 19, 2015Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Air Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open): The document discusses diagnosing for the fault code DTC P023A (Charge Air Coolant Pump Control Circuit/Open)
• 10122981Jun 19, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Tech Tips: The document discusses the conditions of when turbo can to be fixed or replaced
• 10122980Jun 19, 2015Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Coolant Leak or Repeat Coolant Leak from the Water Pump Area): The document informs to inspect for issues, and why issues may happen. It also notes how to fix the issue, and other issues that could happen while repairing the issue
• 10122979Jun 19, 2015Engine. Tech Tips (Radiator Identification Sensor): On TSI (2.0l CCTA, CBFA) equipped vehicles with fault code P2568 Direct Ozone Reduction Catalyst Temperature Sensor, this fault refers to - G611- as Radiator Identification Sensor. If the radiator requires replacement on any above listed vehicle, the -G611- will be packaged separately within the radiator packaging. The new sensor will need to be bonded to the radiator.
• 10122990Jun 15, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin: Engine Lacks Performance, Shaft of Turbine Fan of Turbo Charger Broken or Seized. In the case of a damaged turbocharger it is important to follow the steps contained in this document to avoid repeat repairs.
• 10058635Jun 15, 2015Engine cooling. Volkswagen: on certain vehicles, the performance is lacking in engine and turbine fan shaft of turbo charger has seized or is broken and engine oil circuit should be flushed before turbocharger is replaced. Model 2012-14 passat.
• 10122982Jun 12, 2015Fuel system, Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance issues): After replacing the mass air flow sensor basic setting must be reset. This document informs of the procedure necessary to perform the reset
• 10144445Jun 11, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil-on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122987Jun 5, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Paint Defect - Water Migration Under the RAPGARD): Water migration under the RAPGARD® can be mistaken as a paint defect when in fact it is only moisture trapped in the clear coat of the paint. This document discusses. - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Inspecting for water migration in areas where RAPGARD was removed. - Examples of water migration after the RAPGARD is removed
• 10150889Jun 4, 2015Engine, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10058566Jun 3, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Volkswagen: information provided regarding the stumbling and rough idle of some vehicles where the current ecm programming is not efficiently controlling engine valve timing. Model 2013-14 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, passat.
• 10152542May 28, 2015Exterior lighting, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Interior lighting, Body…. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122943May 26, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Sunroof or Power Sunshade, Does Not Open/Close or Automatic Operation Does Not Function). This document contains Warranty information for coverage, and informs of methods to to service the issue
• 10144444May 22, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122953May 21, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document refers to a pre check inspection on the quality of a vehicle such as - Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) - Shipping damage - Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) - Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal - RAPGARD, removal…
• 10152541May 19, 2015Exterior lighting, Interior lighting, Back-over prevention (rear camera)…. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles

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