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.

• 10241329Mar 21, 2014Engine. Proper Removal of Engine Cover to Avoid Breakage
• 10124299Mar 21, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Proper Removal of Engine Cover to Avoid Breakage): Pulling on the engine cover in some areas can cause damage. This document informs on the procedure to remove the engine cover.
• 10239818Mar 20, 2014Electrical system. MIL ON, No Start, or Rough Running with DTCs P0087, P0088 or P0191 Stored in ECM Fault Memory (TDI ONLY)
• 10124295Mar 20, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (No Start, or Rough Running due to Fuel Rail issues): When diagnosing the condition above on a common rail diesel vehicle, if no root cause is found after checking all other components and all GFF diagnostic procedures have been performed, it may be necessary to check for metallic particles in the High Pressure Fuel Pump using the service section of this document.
• 10241310Mar 18, 2014Electrical system, Other or unknown. Software Version Management
• 10124303Mar 18, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin This Technical Bulletin details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any Technical Bulletin (TSB) / Required Vehicle Update (RVU).
• 10124311Mar 14, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (CV Boot Leaking Grease, Clamp Not Tight or Not Aligned Properly): The document informs on what to do if the vehicles CV Boot is having issues
• 10124309Mar 14, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Remote Start Operation): This document discusses how to remote start a Passat
• 10069138Mar 14, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239809Mar 13, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Engine Lacks Performance, Shaft of Turbine Fan of Turbo Charger Broken or Seized
• 10124298Mar 13, 2014Electrical system, 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. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also…
• 10069649Mar 13, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10055767Mar 13, 2014Engine cooling. Reduced performance due to check engine light on .
• 10253214Mar 8, 2014Other or unknown, Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10252931Mar 7, 2014Exterior lighting. fog Lamp Operation
• 10239817Mar 7, 2014Electrical system. MIL ON, No Start, or Rough Running with DTCs P0087, P0088 or P0191 Stored in ECM Fault Memory (TDI ONLY)
• 10124308Mar 7, 2014Exterior lighting. Tech Tips (Fog Lamp): When the headlamps are switched ?ON? and fog lamps are switched to the ?OFF? position, the fog lamps act as cornering lamps. Explain this to the customer should a concern arise. Both of the fog lamps will illuminate as designed when the fog lamp is switched to the ?ON? position with the headlamps ?ON?.
• 10124296Mar 7, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (No Start, or Rough Running issues): When diagnosing a MIL ON, no-start or rough running concern on a common rail diesel vehicle, and no root cause is found after following all GFF diagnostic procedures, it may be necessary to check for metallic particles in the High Pressure Fuel Pump. If such an inspection is necessary, the guidelines in this document must be observed when removing the N290…
• 10069571Mar 7, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239591Mar 6, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10124294Mar 6, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Ad Blue Warning Light XXX Miles to No Restart Displayed): Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system diagnostic too sensitive. The product solution for this issue was a software update. After updating the ECM software, the Ad Blue warning lamp may still be illuminated. If the Ad Blue warning lamp is still illuminated with the message ?No engine start possible in XXX mi.?, a Selective Catalytic…
• 10124287Mar 6, 2014Exterior lighting. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic changes. This document discusses necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
• 10069664Mar 6, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238060Mar 4, 2014Body and structure. CV boot damage identified.
• 10124293Mar 4, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (CV Boot Replacement): Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot. This document informs of the expected condition of a CV boot upon removal
• 10243008Mar 3, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10250693Feb 28, 2014Equipment. New Loaner Policy for VW Customer Mobility Vehicles
• 10239810Feb 28, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Engine cooling. Check Engine Light ON, Reduced Performance or Noise from Turbocharger. DTC P0299 may be stored in ECM.
• 10253191Feb 25, 2014Electrical system, Other or unknown. RNS 315 Navigation Radio Software Update for Locking, Rebooting, Switches Off at Random
• 10241264Feb 25, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10239568Feb 25, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. RNS 315 Navigation Radio Software Update for Locking, Rebooting, Switches Off at Random
• 10122275Feb 25, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. 2014 Volkswagen Passat Quick Reference Specification Book This document is an overview which covers multiple -Engine Codes -Fuel and Air Mixture, Additional Emissions Regulations -Ignition System -Additional Exhaust Regulation -Speed and Idle Control -Control Module and Output Signals -Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module -Ignition System -Additional Emissions Regulations
• 10253190Feb 19, 2014Other or unknown. Car-Net? Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information
• 10122274Feb 18, 2014Equipment. 2014 Volkswagen Passat Quick Reference Specification Book This document is an overview which covers -General Information -Vehicle Identification -Sales Codes -Vehicle Lifting -ENGINES -Transmissions
• 10252937Feb 14, 2014Electrical system. Vehicles equipped with Immobilizer 4 (Download) ? Adapting Keys after Vehicle Lock Set Replacement
• 10239527Feb 14, 2014Air bags. Airbag Warning Lamp ? Front Side Airbag Pressure Sensor Interruption/ Short to B+
• 10239408Feb 14, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. For concerns of a door latch (or latches) not locking/unlocking or the outside door handle is inoperative at low ambient temperatures, perform normal diagnostic procedures to determine if the latch is affected by cold weather. If it has been determined that the latch is affected by water entry that freezes and causes the latch to fail or intermittently malfunction, replace the latch. If a latch cap (Figure 1) is…
• 10237761Feb 14, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. When replacing the complete vehicle lock set (all vehicle keys and lock cylinders) for any reason, be aware that the ?Adapt keys? test plan will not allow the new keys to adapt to the vehicle. Instead, perform the test plan for ?New identity?. During this test plan, make the appropriate selection to indicate only the lock set has been replaced, as shown below in figures 1 and 2.
• 10070403Feb 14, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069563Feb 14, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069531Feb 14, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069513Feb 14, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239816Feb 12, 2014Engine cooling. MIL ON in Sub-Freezing Conditions (DTC P0087), Engine Cranks but does not Start
• 10240859Feb 11, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10122258Feb 11, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10238022Feb 7, 2014Brakes. Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration
• 10253189Feb 6, 2014Equipment, Other or unknown. UMI Software Update for Various Bluetooth® Concerns
• 10239566Feb 6, 2014Electrical system. UMI Software Update for Various Bluetooth® Concerns
• 10253206Feb 4, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. Wiper Motor Noisy or Inoperative
• 10239583Feb 4, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Motor Noisy or Inoperative

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