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.

• 10155995Nov 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
• 10068247Nov 11, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238947Nov 8, 2013Engine cooling. Check under the oil filter for the mandrel to be missing. This must be transferred from the old filter and re-installed. The most likely scenario for this to occur is after an oil change.
• 10213849Nov 8, 2013Wheels, Other or unknown. Tech Tips.
• 10212723Nov 8, 2013Air bags, Brakes. oil pressure at idle or oil pressure light on.
• 10212715Nov 8, 2013Wheels. Four Wheel Alignments.
• 10157608Nov 8, 2013Wheels, Equipment, Tires. Tech Tips (Four Wheel Alignments): This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
• 10157604Nov 8, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (1.8T or 2.0T engines (CPRA, CPLA, CPPA), No/low oil pressure at idle or oil pressure light on): This document informs to check under the oil filter for the mandrel to be missing. This must be transferred from the old filter and re-installed. The most likely scenario for this to occur is after an oil change.
• 10156012Nov 8, 2013Wheels. Tech Tips (Four Wheel Alignments): This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
• 10155998Nov 8, 2013Engine. Tech Tips (1.8T or 2.0T engines (CPRA, CPLA, CPPA), No/ low oil pressure at idle or oil pressure light on): This document informs to check under the oil filter for the mandrel to be missing. This must be transferred from the old filter and re-installed. The most likely scenario for this to occur is after an oil change.
• 10069142Nov 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069105Nov 8, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054264Nov 8, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: when vehicle is at idle or the oil pressure light is on, there is no oil or have low oil pressure and oil filter underneath may be missing the mandrel and it must be transferred from old oil filter and re-installed after an oil change. Model 2013-2014 jetta, passat, new beetle.
• 10253188Nov 7, 2013Other or unknown, Equipment. Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
• 10239565Nov 7, 2013Equipment. Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
• 10212733Nov 7, 2013Equipment. Infotainment Worksheet.
• 10157581Nov 7, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Infotainment Worksheet): This bulletin provides a document that will allow more detail to be provided for repairs related to the Infotainment System (radio, navigation, Bluetooth, telephone systems, etc.).
• 10156024Nov 7, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Infotainment Worksheet): This bulletin provides a document that will allow more detail to be provided for repairs related to the Infotainment System (radio, navigation, Bluetooth, telephone systems, etc.).
• 10212743Nov 4, 2013Equipment. ODIS Quick Reference Guide.
• 10212744Nov 1, 2013Equipment. ODIS Quick Reference Guide.
• 10212709Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Profi Outbound Request Form.
• 10157598Nov 1, 2013Equipment. PROFI Dealer Vehicle Information Request Form: This document informs of issues observed in vehicles and the actions that take place to solve those issues.
• 10155965Nov 1, 2013Steering. PROFI Dealer Vehicle Information Request Form: This document informs of issues observed in vehicles and the actions that take place to solve those issues.
• 10241689Oct 28, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10157492Oct 28, 2013Equipment. Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10155903Oct 28, 2013Equipment. Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10238588Oct 25, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Use of aftermarket air filters such as cotton bed steel mesh or cone style, can cause the MAF sensor to not read accurately, affecting vehicle performance and critical monitoring functions for the diesel particulate filter. This can also result in premature DPF failure. Only use factory air filters. The use of aftermarket air filters is not supported as the system was designed and calibrated to work with factory…
• 10157497Oct 25, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Tech Tips (CBEA, CJAA, CKRA engine codes DPF replacement and/or DTCS P2413, P2463): This document informs of the use of aftermarket air filters such as cotton bed steel mesh or cone style, can cause the MAF sensor to not read accurately, affecting vehicle performance and critical monitoring functions for the diesel particulate filter. This can also result in premature DPF failure. Only use factory air filters.
• 10155915Oct 25, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. Tech Tips (CBEA, CJAA, CKRA engine codes DPF replacement and/or DTCS P2413, P2463): This document informs of the use of aftermarket air filters such as cotton bed steel mesh or cone style, can cause the MAF sensor to not read accurately, affecting vehicle performance and critical monitoring functions for the diesel particulate filter. This can also result in premature DPF failure. Only use factory air filters.
• 10238011Oct 24, 2013Suspension, Wheels. Four Wheel Alignment and Vehicle Drift-Pull Overview
• 10157504Oct 24, 2013Wheels. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment and Vehicle Drift-Pull Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided in this bulletin is also intended to assist technicians in obtaining the correct alignment results, and maximize the use of the alignment, and tire…
• 10157476Oct 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155932Oct 24, 2013Wheels, Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment and Vehicle Drift-Pull Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided in this bulletin is also intended to assist technicians in obtaining the correct alignment results, and maximize the use of the alignment, and tire…
• 10155846Oct 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10071000Oct 24, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239315Oct 17, 2013Equipment. Temporary warranty process and parts return program (UMI equipped models)
• 10239526Oct 16, 2013Air bags. Airbag Warning Lamp ON, DTCs B200009, B200049 or U101200 Stored in Airbag Control Unit
• 10157519Oct 16, 2013Air bags. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp ON): The airbag control unit self-test may be susceptible to alarm horn resonance during the self-test causing the airbag light to illuminate in the instrument panel. If this situation occurs, the airbag system remains operational. This document informs how to Install an alarm kit and replace the airbag control unit. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10157475Oct 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155924Oct 16, 2013Air bags. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp ON): The airbag control unit self-test may be susceptible to alarm horn resonance during the self-test causing the airbag light to illuminate in the instrument panel. If this situation occurs, the airbag system remains operational. This document informs how to Install an alarm kit and replace the airbag control unit. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10155845Oct 16, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10071013Oct 16, 2013Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054265Oct 16, 2013Air bags. Volkswagen: during a self test, the airbag control unit is susceptible to horn alarm resonance that causes airbag light to illuminate in instrument panel but airbag system still is operational. Model 2012-2014 jetta gli, passat.
• 10241344Oct 10, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
• 10157516Oct 10, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document 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.
• 10157474Oct 10, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155930Oct 10, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document 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.
• 10155844Oct 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10239317Oct 9, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system. Temporary warranty process and parts return program (1.8T engine models)
• 10157521Oct 9, 2013Engine cooling. Service Information (2014 Volkswagen 1.8T engine - Market Introduction Temporary warranty process and parts return program): During the market introduction of the new 1.8T engine, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information relating to engine mechanical, engine drivability, fuel system & transmission topics to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.

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