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.

• 10057291Jan 13, 2015Engine cooling. This tsb contains an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. Passat 2012-2014 w/ 2.0l tdi clean diesel engine ecm software. Vehicles are experiencing exhaust failure after initial startup, cold temperatures could effect the exhaust turbo charger. *lj update 6/10/15
• 10143531Jan 5, 2015Engine, Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer compliants: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10240670Dec 25, 2014Engine cooling. ECM Software
• 10253202Dec 19, 2014Other or unknown. Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages (U.S. Only)
• 10239579Dec 19, 2014Other or unknown. Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages (U.S. Only)
• 10240595Dec 16, 2014Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Some vehicles may experience exhaust turbocharger failure (under extreme cold weather conditions) in a brief time period after initial vehicle start up.
• 10068235Dec 16, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242997Dec 15, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure, Engine cooling…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10068268Dec 15, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242996Dec 8, 2014Body and structure, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242334Dec 8, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239210Dec 8, 2014Other or unknown. Quick Reference Update Guide
• 10241341Dec 5, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Engine Oil Level
• 10240838Dec 4, 2014Equipment. please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10239831Dec 3, 2014Equipment. Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
• 10239814Dec 3, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Engine cooling. Check Engine Light ON, Reduced Performance or Noise from Turbocharger. DTC P0299 may be stored in ECM.
• 10069654Dec 3, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10057307Dec 3, 2014Engine. Passat 2012-2014 information supersedes technical bulletin v211405 dated july 21st. Engine is not performing properly, broken fan of turbocharger.
• 10238962Nov 28, 2014Electrical system, Brakes. Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10122627Nov 28, 2014Wheels. Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis): This document informs of a procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10241326Nov 27, 2014Engine cooling. Update Programming, MIL ON, DTC P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10238935Nov 27, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10122629Nov 27, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10240873Nov 26, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10122643Nov 26, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10243015Nov 17, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Brakes, Electrical system, Body and…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242353Nov 17, 2014Electrical system, Body and structure, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241274Nov 17, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10122618Nov 17, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults): Fuel quality impacts the operating performance, efficiency and service life of the engine. The use of poor quality fuels may result in deposit build up on the fuel injectors and intake valves. This may result in a rough running condition, sporadic misfires, or cold start misfire faults storing in the ECM fault memory.
• 10122617Nov 17, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance issues): This document informs that the monitoring strategy for the manifold absolute pressure sensor being too sensitive, causing P0106 to incorrectly set in the engine control module. The product solution for this issue was improved software.
• 10122625Nov 14, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Electro ? Steering - DTC 01309 008 ?No Communication with -J500-? is Stored in the ABS/ESP Module Only): This document informs If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the directions in this document…
• 10240872Nov 11, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10122644Nov 11, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10243014Nov 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Exterior lighting. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242352Nov 10, 2014Equipment, Exterior lighting, Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. Reminder: Improvements to Technical Information Titles in ElsaPro
• 10238591Nov 7, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. Disconnect both O2 sensors (front and rear), start engine and let idle. Check MVB's 41/4 and 136/4 and verify have both changed from a 1 to a 0 (you may have to drive the car 4 miles to get them to reset to 0). Also a key cycle may be required for values to reset. This forces the ECM to re-learn the O2 sensor adaptation. Once MVB 41/4 and 136/4 read 0, re-connect the O2 sensors, road test and recheck for faults.
• 10122628Nov 7, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (Oxygen Sensor Reset Procedures): This document informs of the procedure to rest oxygen sensors -For 2009-2014 vehicles with engine codes CJAA or CBEA: -For 2012-2015 vehicles with engine codes CKRA, CVCA or CRUA:
• 10239416Nov 5, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Front Door Locks Hard to Release
• 10122611Nov 5, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): This document informs of Customers who comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. For concerns of front door lock hard to release from the outside door handle, or the outside handle binds. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for…
• 10238606Oct 31, 2014Electrical system. For communication faults set in various modules indicating loss of, or no communication with the mechatronic, please inspect the barrel connector lock for proper installation. If you find that the connector was not properly secured, inspect the terminals for damage. If no damage is found, reconnect the barrel connector and clear the faults.
• 10121289Oct 31, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (No Mechatronic Communication DTC 01315): For communication faults set in various modules indicating loss of, or no communication with the mechatronic this document informs what is needed If you find that the barrel connector lock was not properly secured.
• 10056907Oct 31, 2014Steering, Electrical system. Volkswagen: electromechanical steering gear has a new software update program for power steering control module to help reduce the necessary retention force of keeping vehicle straight.
• 10242358Oct 27, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241345Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
• 10121619Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This documentation informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications. The production solution to service this issue is that no production change…
• 10241272Oct 21, 2014Equipment. By-Pack At Delivery
• 10253201Oct 20, 2014Electrical system. Car-Net? Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information
• 10243019Oct 20, 2014Electrical system, Fuel system, Equipment, Steering, Body and structure…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242357Oct 20, 2014Steering, Electrical system, Body and structure, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239578Oct 20, 2014Equipment. Car-Net? Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information

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