2015 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

1,131 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10150891Mar 1, 2017Engine cooling, Brakes, Equipment. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
• 10128040Feb 27, 2017Equipment. To add associated labor operation numbers to warranty table and include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10150888Feb 13, 2017Equipment. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
• 10128053Feb 10, 2017Engine. To add model year 2016 and 2017 applicability and reminder about Programming Activation of Oil Pressure Regulation/Retraction on all models with 1.8L CPKA and CPRA engines after engine assembly, cylinder head or turbocharger replacement.
• 10128052Feb 10, 2017Equipment. To include an adaptation procedure to the text and road teat instruction until MFI "miles to no start" message goes out.
• 10128051Feb 10, 2017Engine cooling. Assistance diagnosing Selective Catalitic Reduction (SCR) Adblue Pressure Faults P20E8, P208B, P218F and P249C
• 10128042Feb 8, 2017Equipment. Update Technical bulletin to include model year 2016 and 2017 models.
• 10122884Feb 6, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This document reminds dealers that a cable connection is required when performing the 23Q3 emissions recall software update.
• 10128048Feb 3, 2017Equipment. Update technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10152538Feb 1, 2017Body and structure, Brakes, Latches, locks and linkages, Visibility (wipers…. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10128055Feb 1, 2017Equipment. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10121047Jan 30, 2017Engine cooling. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10127675Jan 26, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10121039Jan 26, 2017Equipment. TDI IN-FORM Rewards Announcement
• 10126452Jan 25, 2017Equipment. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10126453Jan 23, 2017Equipment. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10121042Jan 20, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10121037Jan 20, 2017Electrical system. Trouble shooting assistance should programming and/or reporting fail during campaign 23Q3 on vehicles equipped with KESSY antitheft system.
• 10121034Jan 20, 2017Electrical system. Instruction on what to do should the diesel particulate filter (DPF) lamp illuminate in the instrument panel on stock, unsold or stored vehicles as a result of short run times.
• 10121033Jan 20, 2017Equipment. Update tech tip to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10127674Jan 16, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10127673Jan 12, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10127672Jan 12, 2017Engine cooling. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle…
• 10121017Jan 12, 2017Equipment. Notification of the 2.0l Gen 3, Phase 1 TDI remediation fix monitoring via the VTA system, in alignment with campaigns 23Q3.
• 10121013Jan 12, 2017Equipment. This document informs dealers of an "Extended Emissions Warranty" Limited Warranty Extension for certain 2.0L TDI vehicles.
• 10121045Jan 10, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all 561864235/236 and order the "A" index going forward.
• 10121012Jan 6, 2017Equipment. Informational booklet about the TDI (GEN 3) emissions campaign.
• 10126454Jan 4, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10121008Dec 19, 2016Electrical system. VAG03366 in ABS Module
• 10122122Dec 2, 2016Electrical system. Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control.
• 10122111Dec 2, 2016Fuel system. Explanation of inferred low side fuel pressure values and direction to utilize the repair manual for mechanicl fuel pressure checking
• 10121007Dec 2, 2016Engine. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10122112Dec 1, 2016Equipment. Updated to require additional print outs during warranty claiming.
• 10144716Nov 30, 2016Equipment. Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
• 10130025Nov 30, 2016Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. Direction not to remove the transmission oil cooler from an assembly and to install a new transmission oil cooler when replacing an assembly.
• 10130138Nov 18, 2016Electrical system. Diagnostic reference chart to assist the technician in diagnosis of remote starter concerns, updated to reflect the module being addressed.
• 10144717Nov 14, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10130130Nov 14, 2016Electrical system. Update TB to include AdBlue refill quantity per repair.
• 10144700Nov 1, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10126904Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Passat TDI without Kessy quick tip V1.5
• 10126785Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
• 10126899Oct 28, 2016Equipment. Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
• 10126894Oct 28, 2016Equipment. Specific area of concern being pointed out to the technician to address false outbound Car Net calls
• 10144736Oct 27, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10127954Oct 25, 2016Equipment. This notice gives an update on the settlement for the emissions issues with regards to 2.0L TDI vehicles.
• 10126891Oct 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Update to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10126866Oct 25, 2016Steering. Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
• 10126863Oct 25, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Update model year applicability.
• 10126861Oct 24, 2016Equipment. Update to model year applicability.
• 10126787Oct 24, 2016Equipment. additional symptom gathering information and guidence to isolate customer concern before beginning repair.

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