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.

• 10120236Jul 21, 2014Engine cooling. 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. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also…
• 10069653Jul 21, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10056398Jul 21, 2014Engine cooling. Volkswagen: there is noise from turbocharger or reduced performance due to broken or seized shaft of turbine fan of turbo charger and engine lacks performance. Model 2012-2014 passat.
• 10250696Jul 18, 2014Engine cooling. Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension
• 10239802Jul 18, 2014Seats. The removal and installation of the headliner on the Passat can be time consuming and difficult in some areas. Properly installing the headliner, seals and pillar trims will alleviate many issues that would normally be attributed to a headliner cut to short.
• 10238619Jul 18, 2014Wheels, Suspension. This can be the due to the Encoder Ring being ground down on the wheel bearing hub unit, resulting in a damaged part.
• 10120242Jul 18, 2014Engine cooling. Warranty Information (Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension): Volkswagen has extended the Emissions Control Systems Warranty for the turbocharger under specific conditions to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle?s original in-service date, for certain 2012 ? 2013 Model Year Volkswagen Passat TDI Clean Diesel Engine vehicles.
• 10120210Jul 18, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (Headliner Removal Installation): The removal and installation of the headliner on the Passat can be time consuming and difficult in some areas. Properly installing the headliner, seals and pillar trims will alleviate many issues that would normally be attributed to a headliner cut to short. All steps should be followed from ELSA.
• 10120208Jul 18, 2014Brakes. Tech Tips (ABS/TPMS light is on due to wheel speed sensor fault as a result of the Front Wheel Bearing / Wheel Speed Sensor swapping issue): This document informs of the Damage caused from swapping the speed sensors left to right (or vice versa) during diagnosis.
• 10069527Jul 18, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243031Jul 14, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242369Jul 14, 2014Engine cooling, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240863Jul 14, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10120739Jul 14, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: MIL?on
• 10239837Jul 11, 2014Engine cooling. MIL ON - Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10120234Jul 11, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults): When diagnosing MIL ON with glow plug pressure sensor DTC?s it important to perform diagnosis prior to replacing the glow plug. This document informs on the procedure to service this issue. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle…
• 10120206Jul 11, 2014Fuel system. Tech Tips (2009-2014 All TDI (2.0L, 3.0L) Common Rail models Passat, Golf, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Touareg Adapting Injector Quantity adjustment correction values (IMA/IVA)): This document informs When replacing or adapting fuel injectors, if there is no Guided Functions Test Plan, utilize the procedure provided in the document
• 10120205Jul 11, 2014Fuel system. Tech Tips (Fuel line connections): 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.
• 10250695Jul 10, 2014Fuel system. Carefree Maintenance Coverage for Interim Oil Changes for Certain 2009 ? 2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Minnesota Only (US Dealers
• 10239233Jul 10, 2014Fuel system. Because Volkswagen supports the development and use of renewable fuels (such as biodiesel fuel blends), customers with certain 2009-2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine vehicles registered in the State of Minnesota only will receive a communication in July 2014 regarding the use of biodiesel fuel blends in their vehicles.
• 10120244Jul 10, 2014Fuel system. Upcoming Communication to Owners of 2009-2015 MY Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Minnesota Engine Codes CBEA, CJAA, CKRA, CATA, CNRB Using Biodiesel Fuel Blends: This document informs that Due to new Minnesota state regulations regarding biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Minnesota.
• 10238600Jul 4, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. For the flywheel/flexplate, please be certain the correct shim is installed between it and the crankshaft (reference VWIQ120). When installing a torque converter, press the torque converter hub through the…
• 10120207Jul 4, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. This document also contains advice on the installation of these devices
• 10238026Jul 3, 2014Brakes. Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration (U.S. Only)
• 10238025Jul 3, 2014Brakes. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.
• 10120231Jul 3, 2014Brakes, Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Vibration or Noise When Braking): Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also…
• 10120230Jul 3, 2014Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration): When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: ? Brake pedal pulsation ? Vibration felt in vehicle body ? Steering wheel shakes For brake vibration or pulsation concerns, brake disc machining is allowed between 6 and 12 months or 6,000 and 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the warranty in service date. This document discusses…
• 10241268Jul 2, 2014Equipment. PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing
• 10120213Jul 2, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs on the service a vehicle shouold received when it has successfully reached a dealership. ? 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…
• 10072445Jun 30, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069679Jun 24, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238934Jun 20, 2014Fuel system. When replacing or adapting fuel injectors, if there is no Guided Functions Test Plan, utilize the following
• 10238570Jun 20, 2014Fuel system. When replacing or adapting fuel injectors, if there is no Guided Functions Test Plan, utilize the following :UDS vehicles: Go to Guided Functions / Adapting Injector Quantity Adjustment correct values (IMA-IVA).
• 10120149Jun 20, 2014Fuel system. Tech Tips (Adapting Injector Quantity adjustment correction values (IMA/IVA)): When replacing or adapting fuel injectors, if there is no Guided Functions Test Plan, utilize this documents procedure
• 10243004Jun 9, 2014Tires, Electrical system, Equipment, Interior lighting, Steering, Exterior…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242342Jun 9, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252217Jun 6, 2014Equipment. Resetting Inspection Service and Interval Service
• 10238972Jun 6, 2014Tires, Wheels. The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. There are many different tire dressing products available. When choosing a product please pay close attention to its contents. Always use a water based product.
• 10237713Jun 6, 2014Electrical system. Under the ?Control Module? tab right click on address word ?17 Dash Board?. Open ?Control module OBD?. Click ?
• 10120156Jun 6, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips: This document informs on how to Reset the Inspection Service, and Interval Service.
• 10120155Jun 6, 2014Wheels, Tires. Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. This document informs that The use of non-water based products will increase the risk of causing damage to painted surfaces. The document also gives graphical examples of the dame that can occur if non-water based products are used.
• 10120154Jun 6, 2014Steering. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10069541Jun 6, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069143Jun 6, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253215Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239592Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10238615Jun 4, 2014Steering. This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10120169Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.
• 10243003Jun 2, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10253207May 30, 2014Other or unknown, Electrical system. Washer Level Sensor

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