2014 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

1,567 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 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
• 10123105Aug 7, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Listed in the table in this document are the time units used in the calculation of the Prepaid PDI (PPDI) payment through model year 2016.
• 10123104Aug 7, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Current ECM software causing erroneous faults): This document informs of new programming for updating the diagnostic hardware The document also informs how to Update the Engine Control Module using the SVM Unit code
• 10123097Aug 7, 2015Brakes. 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 contains the method to diagnose, and to service this issue
• 10123096Aug 7, 2015Steering, Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration issues): 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. This document contains the fault codes to diagnose and service this issue. It also contains fault codes to inquire if the…
• 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
• 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.
• 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…
• 10123035Jul 8, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Current ECM software causing erroneous faults): This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware
• 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.
• 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.
• 10122985Jun 12, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Tech Tips (No Crank, No Start After Cold Soak issues): Concern may be the result of a leaking vacuum check valve not holding residual pressure overnight. This results in a hard brake pedal that may require more pressure than usual to allow the vehicle to crank.
• 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
• 10122989Jun 11, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming, DTCs P0491 and or P2440 stored in the ECM Fault Memory): Current ECM software are causing erroneous faults. This document contains the codes necessary to update the software to diagnose issues
• 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
• 10122988Jun 3, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming ECM to Correct Engine Load Calculations): Current ECM programing does not efficiently control engine valve timing causing stumbling and rough idle. The document discusses the procedures for updating the programming. It discusses the codes necessary to service the vehicle, and inquire if the service is under warranty
• 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
• 10122959May 22, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Tips: Issues with Transmission-Knocking Noise from the Rear of the Engine or Bell Housing Area
• 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
• 10122941May 12, 2015Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (No Heat from Passenger Side Cabin ? Heater Core Restricted (CKRA Diesel only)): This document contains the fault codes necessary to diagnosis the issue. It contains the parts and their part numbers needed to fix the vehicles .It contains warranty information useful to inquire if the service qualifies under coverage. The document contains the gasket kit part number.

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