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.

• 10157473Oct 9, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155940Oct 9, 2013Fuel system, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. 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.
• 10155843Oct 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10071944Oct 9, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10240876Oct 8, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157538Oct 7, 2013Equipment. Warranty Information (Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations): Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations for All VW Models Except Routan ElsaWeb/Pro was updated on August 12, 2013 with the following Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operations for all Volkswagen models except Routan. This document informs where in ElsaWeb/Pro this information can be located.
• 10157472Oct 7, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155947Oct 7, 2013Equipment. Warranty Information (Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations): Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations for All VW Models Except Routan ElsaWeb/Pro was updated on August 12, 2013 with the following Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operations for all Volkswagen models except Routan. This document informs where in ElsaWeb/Pro this information can be located.
• 10155842Oct 7, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10157471Oct 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155841Oct 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10241335Oct 3, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Consumption Measurement
• 10157515Oct 3, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. This document informs how to test the oil consumption rate
• 10155922Oct 3, 2013Engine. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. This document informs how to test the oil consumption rate
• 10241686Oct 1, 2013Other or unknown. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
• 10157491Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist: This document informs the seller of a vehicle with a checklist to cover the experience of a customer who is interested in purchasing a vehicle
• 10155902Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist: This document informs the seller of a vehicle with a checklist to cover the experience of a customer who is interested in purchasing a vehicle
• 10069388Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243046Sep 30, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242384Sep 30, 2013Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239316Sep 30, 2013Equipment. Temporary warranty process and parts return program (car-net equipped models)
• 10157451Sep 30, 2013Equipment. Service Information (2014 Car-Net equipped Models - Market Introduction): During the market introduction of 2014 models equipped with Car-net, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information related to any components / failures specific to Car - Net to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
• 10155875Sep 30, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Service Information (2014 Car-Net equipped Models - Market Introduction): During the market introduction of 2014 models equipped with Car-net, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information related to any components / failures specific to Car - Net to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
• 10253216Sep 26, 2013Electrical system. Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start (KESSY) Module Replacement
• 10157401Sep 26, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start (KESSY) Module Replacement): After replacing the Access/Start (KESSY) module, the keyless entry does not work. The Access/Start (KESSY) module service parts are programmed incorrectly, resulting in a lack of functionality. This document informs of the conditions necessary to allow the software to be reprogrammed
• 10155868Sep 26, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access/Start (KESSY) Module Replacement): After replacing the Access/Start (KESSY) module, the keyless entry does not work. The Access/Start (KESSY) module service parts are programmed incorrectly, resulting in a lack of functionality. This document informs of the conditions necessary to allow the software to be reprogrammed
• 10241262Sep 23, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Choosing Service Numbers ? Transmission and Drivetrain
• 10157439Sep 23, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Choosing Service Numbers ? Transmission and Drivetrain): To ensure that customer concerns are being properly addressed, Volkswagen created a reference Service Numbers example sheet available for customer concerns/technician findings. Proper Service Number usage will ensure customer concerns/technician findings are properly addressed allowing for more accurate and timely repair information…
• 10155856Sep 23, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Choosing Service Numbers ? Transmission and Drivetrain): To ensure that customer concerns are being properly addressed, Volkswagen created a reference Service Numbers example sheet available for customer concerns/technician findings. Proper Service Number usage will ensure customer concerns/technician findings are properly addressed allowing for more accurate and timely repair information…
• 10240877Sep 20, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157421Sep 20, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155646Sep 20, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10252228Sep 16, 2013Engine cooling. Coolant Flush (NVLW)
• 10157438Sep 16, 2013Engine cooling. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (Coolant Flush issues): This update has been proactively released to ensure proper coolant quality and performance of the engine cooling system. During the hot testing at the engine production facility, certain 1.8T engines may have been contaminated with poor quality coolant. Residual poor quality coolant may have been transferred to the engine cooling system during vehicle production.
• 10155855Sep 16, 2013Engine cooling. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (Coolant Flush issues): This update has been proactively released to ensure proper coolant quality and performance of the engine cooling system. During the hot testing at the engine production facility, certain 1.8T engines may have been contaminated with poor quality coolant. Residual poor quality coolant may have been transferred to the engine cooling system during vehicle production.
• 10067120Sep 16, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10240665Sep 13, 2013Engine cooling. Coolant Flush (NVLW)
• 10157459Sep 13, 2013Engine cooling. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 01AE ? Coolant Flush (NVLW)): This is to inform dealers of an upcoming UPDATE that will be visible in ElsaWeb and ServiceNet on or about September 16, 2013. During the hot testing at the engine production facility, certain 1.8T engines may have been contaminated with poor quality coolant. Residual poor quality coolant may have been transferred to the engine…
• 10157437Sep 13, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Car-Net Operating Control Unit (OCU) Service Guidelines & General Information): This document informs of guidelines that should be followed to prevent mishandling of the Operating Control Unit
• 10155854Sep 13, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Car-Net Operating Control Unit (OCU) Service Guidelines & General Information): This document informs of guidelines that should be followed to prevent mishandling of the Operating Control Unit
• 10155838Sep 13, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 01AE ? Coolant Flush (NVLW)): This is to inform dealers of an upcoming UPDATE that will be visible in ElsaWeb and ServiceNet on or about September 16, 2013. During the hot testing at the engine production facility, certain 1.8T engines may have been contaminated with poor quality coolant. Residual poor quality coolant may have been transferred to the engine…
• 10068926Sep 13, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238571Sep 9, 2013Engine cooling. When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first.
• 10238614Sep 8, 2013Wheels, Suspension. This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
• 10253182Sep 4, 2013Other or unknown. Unsuccessful Car-Net? Over The Air Registration (OTAR) during PDI
• 10239559Sep 4, 2013Equipment. Unsuccessful Car-Net? Over The Air Registration (OTAR) during PDI
• 10239313Sep 4, 2013Fuel system, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Temporary warranty process and parts return program
• 10157450Sep 4, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. 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, and transmission topics to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
• 10157445Sep 4, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Unsuccessful Car-Net Over The Air Registration (OTAR) during PDI): This document informs Car-Net LED will not illuminate green at PDI. Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) will not perform a successful OTAR (Over The Air Registration). Adaptation value of some modules requires that 50km be placed on odometer before the Car-Net module (OCU/J949) will attempt to perform its OTAR and the LED to…
• 10157404Sep 4, 2013Equipment. 2014 UMI equipped models - Market Introduction: During the market introduction of 2014 models equipped with UMI, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information related to any components / failures specific to UMI to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns

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