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.

• 10189315Mar 15, 2021Engine cooling. TurboCharger Inop, update to warranty table labor time units.
• 10189158Mar 12, 2021Electrical system. Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10189157Mar 10, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10188558Mar 3, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10188562Mar 2, 2021Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
• 10188553Mar 1, 2021Fuel system. VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10187576Feb 26, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. No Start, No DTCs, possible wiring concern at transmission range switch.
• 10187573Feb 24, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10187579Feb 22, 2021Equipment. Update to brochure purchase url
• 10187577Feb 22, 2021Engine cooling. Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
• 10186978Feb 8, 2021Electrical system. Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021
• 10187512Feb 3, 2021Engine cooling. This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year
• 10186979Feb 1, 2021Engine cooling. Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
• 10186583Jan 29, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). Data link diagnostics and tips
• 10186589Jan 26, 2021Brakes. A/C requirements, update to title.
• 10186578Jan 25, 2021Equipment. Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
• 10185676Jan 14, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body and structure, Equipment. Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
• 10185216Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Updated key ordering protocol
• 10185155Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10185152Dec 12, 2020Air bags. Takata Recall Reminder / 69Q9 Vehicles with Criteria SP-Towing & Loaner Vehicle
• 10184284Dec 7, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers
• 10183509Nov 17, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Update to include additional components in parts table.
• 10183576Nov 11, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
• 10182515Nov 5, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10182514Nov 4, 2020Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information.
• 10182510Nov 4, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers.
• 10181982Oct 29, 2020Equipment. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
• 10181413Oct 2, 2020Brakes, Engine, Steering. Mandatory fastener.
• 10180530Sep 28, 2020Fuel system. Symptom based diagnostic assistance for high pressure fuel pump being out of time.
• 10180603Sep 25, 2020Equipment, Brakes. Antilock brake function test direction.
• 10180585Sep 25, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10180556Sep 25, 2020Body and structure. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10180601Sep 24, 2020Engine cooling. Administrative republish, erWIN missed upload and TB would not display.
• 10180093Sep 18, 2020Engine cooling, Engine. Symptom based diagnostic assistance for high pressure fuel pump being out of time.
• 10180111Sep 15, 2020Body and structure. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10180101Sep 4, 2020Equipment, Brakes. Antilock brake function test direction.
• 10180073Sep 3, 2020Engine cooling. Update to vendor code.
• 10179139Aug 24, 2020Equipment. Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed. To include additional models and model year applicability. A.C. Compressor Replacement, GFF Required Regardless of Concern and Flush Requirement
• 10178547Aug 12, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10178589Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Recall Reminder Part Labels
• 10178569Aug 10, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the Michigan Department of State, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 3,000 Volkswagen owners in the State of Michigan on August 10, 2020.
• 10178419Aug 7, 2020Engine cooling. Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
• 10177854Jul 31, 2020Electronic stability control. Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
• 10177912Jul 28, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the County of Fort Bend, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 640 Volkswagen owners in the State of Texas on July 28, 2020.
• 10177866Jul 28, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10177243Jul 7, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the Tennessee DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,400 Volkswagen owners in the State of Tennessee July 7, 2020.
• 10177264Jul 1, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10176946Jun 29, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the City of Miramar, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 218 Volkswagen owners in the State of Florida on June 26, 2020.
• 10176955Jun 22, 2020Fuel system, Engine cooling. Updated to remove duplicate bolt part number in Passat part table.

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