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.

• 10126875Jan 6, 2016Electrical system. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10213873Jan 5, 2016Electrical system, Other or unknown. Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.
• 10213842Jan 4, 2016Other or unknown. Monthly Updates.
• 10121060Jan 4, 2016Equipment. Amount of Inbound requests year-to-date overview
• 10239421Dec 16, 2015Body and structure. Door Arrester (Door Check Rod/Door Check Strap) Noisy or Defective
• 10122156Dec 16, 2015Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Door Arrester (Door Check Rod/Door Check Strap) Noisy or Defective): The document informs of The condition being caused by water ingress into the door arrester that accumulates in the arrester boot and freezes during cold weather conditions. The ice built up around the door arrester slider spring prevents it from compressing during door opening and closing operation and the spring will…
• 10076007Dec 16, 2015Body and structure. Door Arrester (Door Check Rod/Door Check Strap) Noisy or Defective One or more of the following conditions are exhibited: Noise (grinding, popping, creaking, clicking, etc.) when opening or closing the door. Door binding during opening or closing operation. The condition is caused by water ingress into the door arrester that accumulates in the arrester boot and freezes during cold weather conditions.
• 10122153Dec 9, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages): When beginning diagnosis for customer concerns related to functionality of the Car-Net system, it is important to understand that the symptom(s) may not be related to any problem with the vehicle itself. If there are any problems with the AT&T 3G service and/or a service interruption or outage with the Verizon…
• 10122151Dec 8, 2015Engine. Technical Bulletin (Washer Level Sensor issues): The sensitivity of the washer solvent level sensor (G33) can be affected by the type, concentration, and the presence of additives in the washer solvent currently in the tank. The operation of the level sensor relies on the composition of the solvent to provide an accurate message on the solvent level. Incorrect concentration and the presence of additives can…
• 10122144Dec 7, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid): This document informs that Multiple components SHOULD NOT be replaced for 1 misfiring cylinder. Repeat repairs must be carefully addressed to identify the root cause of the concern. If misfires are determined to be related to a specific component(s) (fuel injector, spark plug, ignition coil), replace only one defective component at a time and re-evaluate the…
• 10127557Dec 1, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10123619Nov 13, 2015Equipment. This circular contains important information regarding tooling for the new Audi Q7. Audi of America is pleased to inform you of the release and automatic delivery of the Audi Q7 Minimum Required Tools (MRT) Shipment.
• 10213831Nov 8, 2015Equipment. Customer Goodwill Package.
• 10144710Oct 23, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10144711Oct 15, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10144712Oct 12, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10144713Oct 5, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10240622Sep 29, 2015Equipment. Customer Letter
• 10128139Sep 18, 2015Engine cooling. This document informs of Volkswagen AG and Audi AG received notice from the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Justice and the California Air Resources Board of an investigation related to emissions compliance matters.
• 10144714Sep 16, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10144715Sep 10, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10144698Sep 4, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10144693Aug 28, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10152543Aug 25, 2015Brakes, Equipment, Interior lighting, Back-over prevention (rear camera). On-car analysis list from August 25th, 2015
• 10144694Aug 14, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10123098Aug 14, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin (CV Boot Replacement): The Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
• 10123080Aug 12, 2015Equipment. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
• 10144695Aug 10, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10123105Aug 7, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Listed in the table in this document are the time units used in the calculation of the Prepaid PDI (PPDI) payment through model year 2016.
• 10123097Aug 7, 2015Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Vibration or Noise When Braking): Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. This document contains the method to diagnose, and to service this issue
• 10123096Aug 7, 2015Steering, Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration issues): When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: - Brake pedal pulsation - Vibration felt in vehicle body - Steering wheel shakes For brake vibration or pulsation concerns, brake disc machining is allowed. This document contains the fault codes to diagnose and service this issue. It also contains fault codes to inquire if the…
• 10144696Aug 6, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10144697Aug 3, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10128133Jul 31, 2015Interior lighting, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Body and structure…. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10123029Jul 28, 2015Fuel system, Engine, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis. Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue.
• 10144709Jul 27, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10123011Jul 22, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the windshield, rear window and wiper blades, should be checked first. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
• 10123031Jul 20, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Software diagnostic too sensitive): This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue
• 10144692Jul 17, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on
• 10144691Jul 15, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10123026Jul 14, 2015Fuel system, Engine. Technical Bulletin (Ad Blue Leakage at Reductant Injector): Welding process issues of the reductant line connector to the supply line may cause Ad Blue leakage at the reductant injector. This document contains the fault codes needed to diagnose, and service the issue. The document contains the fault codes necessary to check warranty coverage for servicing the issue
• 10144708Jul 13, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil-on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10123038Jul 10, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): This document informs the procedure to remove the production mode setting when it is displayed in the instrument cluster.
• 10123036Jul 7, 2015Equipment, Engine. Technical Bulletin (The camshaft adjuster control valve may stick causing camshaft position faults.): This document contains the fault codes needed to diagnose, and service the issue. The document contains the fault codes necessary to check warranty coverage for servicing the issue
• 10123015Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. This…
• 10123013Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
• 10144447Jun 30, 2015Equipment, Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10128105Jun 29, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10144446Jun 24, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122991Jun 24, 2015Fuel system. Technical Bulletin: This document contans information for Diesel Fuel System Diagnoses and Repair.

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