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.

• 10239434Jul 16, 2013Body and structure. Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces
• 10125719Jul 16, 2013Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces) The surfaces of chrome parts can get damaged in the production process or by external influences. This document discusses options for repairs covered under warranty, and methods to prevent damage.
• 10239311Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Temporary warranty process and parts return program (UMI equipped models)
• 10125709Jul 12, 2013Equipment. Service Information (Temporary Warranty Process and Parts Return Program): 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.
• 10125708Jul 12, 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 for any emerging concerns
• 10125749Jul 5, 2013Tires. Tech Tips (Brake Electronics (ABS) Fault Code 02757 Diagnosis Tip): This document informs if the battery has a low state of charge or is disconnected, fault code 02757 "adapting tire pressures" may set in address 03 - Brake Electronics. The GFF test plan for this fault may prove inconclusive and the fault may not clear, even after performing TPMS reset using the button in glove box or through the MFI.
• 10242452Jul 1, 2013Equipment. 2.5L Engine
• 10241333Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Consumption Measurement
• 10125771Jul 1, 2013Equipment. 2014 Volkswagen Passat Maintenance Schedule For USA 2.5L Engine: This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
• 10125726Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states 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. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change…
• 10125837Jun 28, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. This document informs the procedure of checks for damage.
• 10239314Jun 26, 2013Equipment. Temporary warranty process and parts return program (car-net equipped models)
• 10239310Jun 26, 2013Equipment. Temporary warranty process and parts return program (car-net equipped models)
• 10239309Jun 26, 2013Equipment. Temporary warranty process and parts return program (UMI equipped models)
• 10239308Jun 26, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Temporary warranty process and parts return program
• 10125809Jun 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Service Information (2014 Volkswagen 1.8T engine - market introduction): During the market introduction of the new 1.8T engine, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information relating to the engine mechanical, engine drivability, fuel system and transmission topics to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
• 10125808Jun 26, 2013Equipment. Service Information (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
• 10125807Jun 26, 2013Equipment. 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 ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
• 10071935Jun 26, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253490Jun 21, 2013Other or unknown. 2014 Model Year Volkswagen Vehicle Warranty, Roadside Assistance, and Carefree Maintenance
• 10238547Jun 21, 2013Equipment. 2014 model year volkswagen vehicle coverage summary
• 10125802Jun 21, 2013Equipment. Warranty Information (2014 Model Year Volkswagen Vehicle Warranty, Roadside Assistance, and Carefree Maintenance): This document contains the "2014 MODEL YEAR VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLE COVERAGE SUMMARY".
• 10239411Jun 18, 2013Engine cooling. Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis
• 10238566Jun 18, 2013Brakes. If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger.
• 10239828Jun 13, 2013Electrical system. Generator Replacement
• 10125848Jun 13, 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
• 10125821Jun 13, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Generator Replacement): This document informs of Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing.
• 10241714Jun 12, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10237994Jun 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
• 10125819Jun 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements): At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or the machines used to flush the transmissions. This applies to all standard automatic and DSG transmissions.
• 10253205Jun 7, 2013Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10239582Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10125813Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence or a factory issue. This document informs what is under coverage for wiper blade issues.
• 10125862Jun 3, 2013Equipment. 2014 Volkswagen Passat Maintenance Schedule For USA 1.8L TSI Engine: This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
• 10125860Jun 3, 2013Equipment, Engine. 2014 Volkswagen Passat Maintenance Schedule For USA 3.6L Engine: This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
• 10242474Jun 1, 2013Equipment. 3.6L engine
• 10242473Jun 1, 2013Equipment. 2.0L TDI Engine
• 10242472Jun 1, 2013Equipment. 1.8L TSI Engine
• 10238928Jun 1, 2013Equipment, Tires. As equipped, this vehicle may not be operated with tire chains, but may accommodate some other type of tire traction device. See owner?s manual for details.
• 10125839Jun 1, 2013Tires. 2014 Tire Chain Information (Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only)): As equipped, this vehicle may not be operated with tire chains, but may accommodate some other type of tire traction device. This document informs what chains can fit on what tires.
• 10070080Jun 1, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238546May 30, 2013Equipment. Listed in the table below are the time units used in the calculation of the Prepaid PDI (PPDI) payment for model year 2014 vehicles
• 10253489May 20, 2013Equipment, Other or unknown. Model Year 2014 Prepaid PDI Time Units
• 10243066May 13, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242404May 13, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241286May 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10240663Apr 29, 2013Equipment. Fuse Box Washers
• 10124357Apr 29, 2013Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 97AO ? Fuse Box Washers (NVLW)): This update has been proactively released to prevent chafing of the e-box wiring harness. The corrective action taken to correct this issue was to Install protective caps in the fuse box to help prevent wire chafing in that area.
• 10068263Apr 29, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10055838Apr 29, 2013Equipment. Volkswagen: dealer updated information provided regarding the fuse box washers for some vehicles. Model 2013-2014 passat.

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