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.

• 10239808Dec 3, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM.
• 10209346Dec 3, 2013Engine. Rattling noises from engine compartmen area or exhaust system.
• 10157543Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
• 10155952Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
• 10244049Dec 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. On-car analysis list from December 2nd, 2013 please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10244044Dec 2, 2013Equipment. Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter
• 10243026Dec 2, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242364Dec 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10209321Dec 2, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. On-Car Analysis List.
• 10209319Dec 2, 2013Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10157594Dec 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155963Dec 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10212742Nov 26, 2013Equipment. please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair.
• 10157585Nov 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10156004Nov 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10242375Nov 25, 2013Equipment, Steering, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10212746Nov 25, 2013Equipment. Webinars and Job Aids.
• 10238012Nov 22, 2013Equipment. Vehicle Drift-Pull
• 10213850Nov 22, 2013Wheels, Steering. Steering Wheel Off Center.
• 10212731Nov 22, 2013Tires, Equipment. The information provided in this bulletin is intended to assist technicians maximize the use of the
• 10212716Nov 22, 2013Steering, Wheels. steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10157609Nov 22, 2013Equipment, Steering. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): 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.
• 10157579Nov 22, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (This Technical Bulletin provides information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter GSP9700 with StraightTrak (VAS 6230x ) and John Bean RFV2000 with OptiLine® (VAS 6311A) diagnostic balancer.).
• 10156022Nov 22, 2013Tires, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (This Technical Bulletin provides information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter GSP9700 with StraightTrak (VAS 6230x ) and John Bean RFV2000 with OptiLine® (VAS 6311A) diagnostic balancer.).
• 10156001Nov 22, 2013Steering. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): 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.
• 10069684Nov 22, 2013Wheels. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243036Nov 18, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242374Nov 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10212745Nov 18, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software updates.
• 10252201Nov 15, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Broken or Difficult to Adjust, Dash Panel Air Vents
• 10238932Nov 15, 2013Equipment. If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
• 10238931Nov 15, 2013Equipment. If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
• 10237697Nov 15, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). When performing repairs on air vents under warranty, it is important to determine if the damage was caused by outside influence or customer abuse. If there are no signs of abuse, please replace the vent(s). DO NOT disassemble or in any way attempt to repair the vent(s).
• 10212722Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Part ordering
• 10212719Nov 15, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Broken or Difficult to Adjust, Dash Panel Air Vents.
• 10157603Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
• 10156008Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
• 10252234Nov 12, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. 1.8T ECM/TCM Software
• 10241758Nov 12, 2013Engine cooling. 1.8T ECM/TCM Software (FED_EMS)
• 10157574Nov 12, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TCM programming, and ECM programming quality concerns): Current TCM programming in combination with ECM programming may cause shift quality concerns and/or rough running behavior depending on driving conditions. The production solution to this issue was optimized software to address concerns listed in the Technical Background.
• 10156017Nov 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TCM programming, and ECM programming quality concerns): Current TCM programming in combination with ECM programming may cause shift quality concerns and/or rough running behavior depending on driving conditions. The production solution to this issue was optimized software to address concerns listed in the Technical Background.
• 10069582Nov 12, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243035Nov 11, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242373Nov 11, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240637Nov 11, 2013Equipment. This is to inform you of an upcoming UPDATE that will be visible in Elsa and ServiceNet on or about
• 10237928Nov 11, 2013Wheels. Wheel Locks Missing at Delivery
• 10212705Nov 11, 2013Equipment. Upcoming update 24AE.
• 10157614Nov 11, 2013Equipment. Service Information (Wheel Locks Missing at Delivery): Wheel Locks are not standard equipment for all 2014 models (excluding Golf). This document informs if a vehicle's Monroney label displays wheel locks in the "Packages/Options" (highlighted in this document) and Wheel Locks are missing, dealers should contact their respective SOM to have a new Monroney label assigned.
• 10157597Nov 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Shifting concerns): Current TCM programming in combination with ECM programming may cause shift quality concerns and/or rough running behavior depending on driving conditions. The corrective action taken for this issue was to Update the TCM and ECM software
• 10156027Nov 11, 2013Wheels. Service Information (Wheel Locks Missing at Delivery): Wheel Locks are not standard equipment for all 2014 models (excluding Golf). This document informs if a vehicle?s Monroney label displays wheel locks in the ?Packages/Options? (highlighted in this document) and Wheel Locks are missing, dealers should contact their respective SOM to have a new Monroney label assigned.

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