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.

• 10070434Feb 4, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241741Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Quick Reference Specification Book
• 10241740Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Quick Reference Specification Book
• 10241739Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Quick Reference Specification Book
• 10239195Feb 1, 2014Other or unknown. 2014 Volkswagen Beetle/Beetle Convertible Quick Reference Specification Book
• 10074005Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10074004Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073693Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239407Jan 31, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Bring the vehicle into the shop. Thaw out the frozen door latch. Dry any moisture in the door latch with shop air. Install cap (shield,) for the door latch as listed in ETKA. Apply a spray lubricant to the door latch and retest operation.
• 10122238Jan 31, 2014Body and structure. Tech Tips: In Extreme Outside Cold Temperatures the Front Door Latches May Freeze (due to moisture), Preventing Door Latch from Operating. This document gives a procedure to service this issue
• 10069512Jan 31, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238021Jan 29, 2014Brakes. 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.
• 10122248Jan 29, 2014Brakes. 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 informs that vehicles requiring front, rear, or both disc cleaning will exhibit vibration and/or noise. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10243002Jan 27, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Tires, Exterior lighting. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242340Jan 27, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241265Jan 27, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10240862Jan 27, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10127719Jan 27, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10252219Jan 24, 2014Equipment. Inspection Service Reminder, ?Inspect Now? Message
• 10239789Jan 24, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex® ITEM…
• 10238937Jan 24, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Install a vacuum gauge on the dipstick tube and check crankcase vacuum at idle. Compare to a known good vehicle. If the vacuum reading is lower than the comparison vehicle, visually inspect for oil leaks between the engine and the transmission. Smoke test the crankcase by connecting the EVAP smoke machine to the dipstick tube and inspect for leaks at the rear main seal (this will limit pressure to 2 PSI). DO NOT…
• 10122240Jan 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose the issue and tips on servicing the issue
• 10122237Jan 24, 2014Equipment, Fuel system. Tech Tips (Lean Fuel Trim Readings): This document informs on the procedure to diagnose for issues with excess fuel trim, and what needs to be serviced
• 10121563Jan 24, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Tips (Lean Fuel Trim Readings): This document informs to recheck the crankcase vacuum at idle. If low, check for additional oil leaks and verify crankcase breather operation (repairing as necessary). Erase the faults and road test 10 miles to recheck operation.
• 10243001Jan 20, 2014Steering, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252914Jan 17, 2014Equipment. Car Net? Equipped Vehicles False Outbound Calls
• 10122242Jan 17, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (Equipped Vehicles False Outbound Calls): If a 2014 Model Year vehicle equipped with the Car Net system experiences a customer complaint where the system is placing false outbound calls, it is possible that the cause is a loose or unplugged connector at the 3-Button Assembly in the overhead console. This document informs about the procedure to diagnose and service this issue
• 10240861Jan 14, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10127718Jan 14, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10122234Jan 13, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10209320Dec 23, 2013Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter.
• 10238617Dec 22, 2013Steering. This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10244046Dec 16, 2013Equipment. Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter
• 10243028Dec 16, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242366Dec 16, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10209336Dec 16, 2013Electrical system, Engine. VW Elsa News Letter.
• 10244045Dec 9, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown. Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter
• 10242365Dec 9, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238013Dec 9, 2013Equipment. Vehicle Drift-Pull
• 10209348Dec 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Vehicle drift-pull.
• 10209335Dec 9, 2013Electrical system. VW Elsa News Letter
• 10157545Dec 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Vehicle Drift-Pull): The information provided in this bulletin is intended to assist technicians maximize the use of the approved diagnostic tire balancers to improve vehicle drift/pull. 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 available.
• 10155954Dec 9, 2013Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Vehicle Drift-Pull): The information provided in this bulletin is intended to assist technicians maximize the use of the approved diagnostic tire balancers to improve vehicle drift/pull. 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 available.
• 10069685Dec 9, 2013Wheels. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10244067Dec 6, 2013Electrical system. No Charging System Voltage
• 10239392Dec 6, 2013Steering. Hydraulic steering gear leaking
• 10157557Dec 6, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (No Charging System Voltage): This document informs with a general overview of how to inspect and diagnosing a low battery or no charging system concern.
• 10155958Dec 6, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (No Charging System Voltage): This document informs with a general overview of how to inspect and diagnosing a low battery or no charging system concern.
• 10070758Dec 6, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10244072Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System

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