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.

• 10210539Apr 26, 2022Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10210540Apr 25, 2022Equipment. This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-03
• 10210221Apr 8, 2022Engine cooling. Engine and/or transmission control module software designed and certified for similar models/model years was used in vehicles affected by this emissions service action. It is undetermined whether there could be an impact to OBD or CO2 emissions. As a precautionary measure, Volkswagen is proactively updating the software calibrations on affected vehicles. Criteria 05 added to claiming instructions - Criteria 05…
• 10210225Apr 7, 2022Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation. Update model year applicability to include 2022.
• 10209418Mar 28, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Introduce new coolant with part number used during No Heat/Heater Core procedure.
• 10209288Mar 23, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Volkswagen is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,387 Volkswagen owners in the State of Alabama on March 23, 2022.
• 10209265Mar 22, 2022Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10209100Mar 14, 2022Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption measurement. Update procedure and work sheet.
• 10209102Mar 9, 2022Equipment. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10208920Mar 2, 2022Electrical system. Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw.
• 10208466Feb 24, 2022Engine cooling. Update model and model year applicability, introduce new coolant G12Evo.
• 10208284Feb 21, 2022Engine. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 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
• 10206946Jan 24, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Volkswagen is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,571 Volkswagen owners in the state of South Carolina on January 24, 2022.
• 10206945Jan 24, 2022Air bags. In conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Volkswagen is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,041 Volkswagen owners in the state of Pennsylvania on January 24, 2022.
• 10206820Jan 21, 2022Engine, Equipment, Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10204722Dec 15, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
• 10205517Dec 13, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10205518Dec 6, 2021Electrical system. Battery testing using VW special tools, updated to include additional model year applicability and include I.D.4.
• 10205494Dec 3, 2021Equipment. Explanation of error message received from scan tool when erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in Control Module -623- after repair.
• 10205428Dec 1, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10203606Nov 18, 2021Electrical system. Diagnostic assistance when vehicle readiness will not set.
• 10203476Nov 8, 2021Electrical system. Update to model year applicability.
• 10202843Oct 28, 2021Engine. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10202581Oct 26, 2021Equipment. Additional safety related Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10201751Sep 28, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10201481Sep 17, 2021Equipment. KESSY equipped Key Adaptation, updated to add model year applicability.
• 10201479Sep 3, 2021Engine cooling. Republication of archived technical tip for water leak testing fixture.
• 10201483Sep 2, 2021Equipment. Update to model year applicability.
• 10200721Aug 30, 2021Air bags. In conjunction with the Idaho DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 406 Volkswagen owners in the State of Idaho on August 30, 2021.
• 10199924Aug 4, 2021Equipment. A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10199783Jul 28, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10198579Jun 29, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10198232Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10198231Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption measurement.
• 10198230Jun 22, 2021Engine, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10198233Jun 21, 2021Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM)
• 10198226Jun 21, 2021Air bags. In conjunction with the New York DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,206 Volkswagen owners in the State of New York on June 21, 2021.
• 10198166Jun 21, 2021Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine. VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10198169Jun 18, 2021Equipment. Navigation for addressing incorrect Part direction.
• 10197983Jun 3, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10197662Jun 2, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10193924May 18, 2021Equipment. Removing musty odor from A/C system. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10193918May 17, 2021Air bags. In conjunction with the Texas DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 12,375 Volkswagen owners in the State of Texas on May 17, 2021.
• 10193577May 11, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10191559Apr 30, 2021Equipment. Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both systems are displaying the same campaign information, including OPEN/CLOSED status, repair date as well as criterions at the same time without any discrepancy.
• 10240619Apr 23, 2021Fuel system. 2009-2015 Model Year Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Vehicles Registered in Minnesota
• 10240618Apr 23, 2021Other or unknown, Lane departure. Updated Navigation System Software to Enhance Radio Stability
• 10190221Apr 9, 2021Equipment. Parts ordering information
• 10190228Apr 5, 2021Engine, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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