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.

• 10176730Jun 19, 2020Engine cooling. Nox sensor diagnosis.
• 10176936Jun 17, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10176770Jun 15, 2020Fuel system. Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.
• 10176729Jun 15, 2020Air bags. Takata Reminder Mailing. City of La Puente (CA) / Safety Recalls 69Q8, 69Q9, 69Y5
• 10176401Jun 11, 2020Equipment. Metadata update (add MY 2014 Eos (missing).
• 10176289Jun 2, 2020Equipment. Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
• 10176290Jun 1, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Updated to changes gallons to liters in Warranty parts table.
• 10176151May 18, 2020Air bags. Takata Recall Reminder / 69Q9 Vehicles with Criteria SP
• 10175799May 12, 2020Equipment. Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
• 10175800May 11, 2020Equipment. New machine version added to table.
• 10175798May 11, 2020Equipment. New a/c machine version added to table. Removal of Behr Flush kit.
• 10175600May 11, 2020Air bags. Takata Recall Update / Future Recalls for Vehicles with Takata SDI-D Airbag Inflators
• 10174989May 1, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Cam screen damage.
• 10174571Apr 30, 2020Electrical system. Voltage Drop Testing. Updated for picture clarity.
• 10174581Apr 29, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10174568Apr 29, 2020Equipment. Effective immediately, TK Services Inc. will resume scheduling part pick-up from dealerships and service centers.
• 10174460Apr 24, 2020Equipment. Voltage Drop Testing.
• 10174476Apr 21, 2020Equipment. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10174470Apr 21, 2020Electrical system. Generator replacement, updated to include model years 2020 & 2021
• 10174434Apr 17, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10174054Apr 17, 2020Engine cooling. Oil leaking at cam seal.
• 10174059Apr 16, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10174058Apr 15, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10173862Apr 6, 2020Equipment. Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only) All Model Years. Information only for all other dealers.
• 10173859Apr 2, 2020Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
• 10173839Apr 1, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10172984Mar 26, 2020Other or unknown. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10172918Mar 23, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the Nebraska DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 600 Volkswagen owners in the State of Nebraska on March 23, 2020.
• 10172953Mar 20, 2020Other or unknown. Additional Guided Functions programming assistance. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10172908Mar 17, 2020Electrical system. Engine and/or transmission control software designed and certified for a similar model/model year may have been installed in vehicles affected by this action. It is currently unknown if this issue has an impact on vehicle tailpipe emissions.
• 10172913Mar 16, 2020Air bags. Operational Update - Takata Return Parts Pickup
• 10172909Mar 16, 2020Engine cooling. Engine and/or transmission control software designed and certified for a similar model/model year may have been installed in vehicles affected by this action. It is currently unknown if this issue has an impact on vehicle tailpipe emissions.
• 10172563Mar 13, 2020Fuel system. Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
• 10172552Mar 10, 2020Equipment. Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication - March 10, 2020
• 10172558Mar 6, 2020Air bags. Takata Incentive Program - Safety Recalls 69Q8 and 69Q9
• 10171998Feb 28, 2020Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
• 10172011Feb 21, 2020Electrical system. ERP fault information.
• 10171391Feb 10, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the Ohio DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 9,000 Volkswagen owners in the State of Ohio on February 10, 2020.
• 10170837Jan 24, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the Georgia DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 7,900 Volkswagen owners in the State of Georgia on January 24, 2020.
• 10170832Jan 24, 2020Electrical system. Remote start diagnostic information. Additional model year applicability.
• 10170836Jan 22, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10170841Jan 21, 2020Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
• 10170641Jan 21, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,800 Volkswagen owners in the state of South Carolina on January 20, 2020.
• 10170640Jan 15, 2020Air bags. In conjunction with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 21,100 Volkswagen owners in the state of California on January 14, 2020.
• 10170210Jan 9, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
• 10170208Jan 8, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant. Introducing new coolant type.
• 10169135Dec 5, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Update model applicability to MY 2020.
• 10169140Dec 2, 2019Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10168683Nov 25, 2019Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10168325Nov 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine. 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.

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