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.

• 10128104Jun 22, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10122981Jun 19, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Tech Tips: The document discusses the conditions of when turbo can to be fixed or replaced
• 10122980Jun 19, 2015Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Coolant Leak or Repeat Coolant Leak from the Water Pump Area): The document informs to inspect for issues, and why issues may happen. It also notes how to fix the issue, and other issues that could happen while repairing the issue
• 10122979Jun 19, 2015Engine. Tech Tips (Radiator Identification Sensor): On TSI (2.0l CCTA, CBFA) equipped vehicles with fault code P2568 Direct Ozone Reduction Catalyst Temperature Sensor, this fault refers to - G611- as Radiator Identification Sensor. If the radiator requires replacement on any above listed vehicle, the -G611- will be packaged separately within the radiator packaging. The new sensor will need to be bonded to the radiator.
• 10122985Jun 12, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Tech Tips (No Crank, No Start After Cold Soak issues): Concern may be the result of a leaking vacuum check valve not holding residual pressure overnight. This results in a hard brake pedal that may require more pressure than usual to allow the vehicle to crank.
• 10144445Jun 11, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil-on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122989Jun 11, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming, DTCs P0491 and or P2440 stored in the ECM Fault Memory): Current ECM software are causing erroneous faults. This document contains the codes necessary to update the software to diagnose issues
• 10122987Jun 5, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Paint Defect - Water Migration Under the RAPGARD): Water migration under the RAPGARD® can be mistaken as a paint defect when in fact it is only moisture trapped in the clear coat of the paint. This document discusses. - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Inspecting for water migration in areas where RAPGARD was removed. - Examples of water migration after the RAPGARD is removed
• 10122984Jun 5, 2015Engine cooling. Tech Tips: Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System Repairs and AdBlue Light Reset Procedure
• 10150889Jun 4, 2015Engine, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10152542May 28, 2015Exterior lighting, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Interior lighting, Body…. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122943May 26, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Sunroof or Power Sunshade, Does Not Open/Close or Automatic Operation Does Not Function). This document contains Warranty information for coverage, and informs of methods to to service the issue
• 10144444May 22, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122959May 22, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Tips: Issues with Transmission-Knocking Noise from the Rear of the Engine or Bell Housing Area
• 10122953May 21, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document refers to a pre check inspection on the quality of a vehicle such as - Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) - Shipping damage - Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) - Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal - RAPGARD, removal…
• 10152541May 19, 2015Exterior lighting, Interior lighting, Back-over prevention (rear camera)…. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122950May 19, 2015Engine. Technical Bulletin: Issues with the camshaft adjuster control valve may stick causing camshaft position faults. The document contains the fault codes, and warranty information for diagnosing, and servicing these issues
• 10122961May 15, 2015Engine. Tech Tips (TDI, with engine codes CVCA, CRUA-Yellow Engine Oil Light coming ON): The document referfs to a new designed dipstick, and the need to maintain proper oil levels. It is important that the oil level be kept within the normal operating range, as overfilling of the crankcase can result in oil service warnings for the customer
• 10128093May 8, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips: Car Net Equipped Vehicles False Outbound Call issues
• 10122956May 8, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage.
• 10122947May 6, 2015Steering. Technical Bulletin (Squeaking Noises From Front Of Vehicle): Squeaking/creaking noise from front of vehicle while fully turning steering wheel. The document also gives information on servicing the issue
• 10144443May 5, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10128082May 5, 2015Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (2.0L TDI ECM Software Update): This update has been proactively released to prevent a MIL on condition. Updated ECM software is available to bring the vehicle up to the most current factory specifications. The document also contains the Update Programming Procedure
• 10130700May 4, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Update 23O9 ? 2.0L TDI ECM Software Update with 2.0L TDI engine): This document is a notice to dealships that an software update will be avaliable for vehicles with the 2.0L TDI engine. It also states that Elsa and ServiceNet will have additional information and complete repair instructions
• 10128094May 1, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips: Car Net Equipped Vehicles False Outbound Call issues
• 10122914Apr 30, 2015Electrical system, Fuel system. Technical Bulletin: This document contains the fault codes to trouble shoot the Ad Blue Warning and or MIL ON - 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.
• 10122924Apr 24, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: Car Net Equipped Vehicles-Vehicle Health Report Received by Customer Indicating a Concern, but Cannot Verify any Conditions or DTC?s to Facilitate Diagnosis
• 10122921Apr 24, 2015Engine, Electrical system, Fuel system. Technical Bulletin: The software was updated to diagnose the Deviation between the calculated and the actual soot mass of the particulate matter trap. The document also contains the fault codes to service the issue, and the Update-Programming Procedure
• 10122916Apr 24, 2015Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin: This document contains fault codes for matience on MIL ON, Exhaust Flap Faults. The new Generation III TDI engines have an exhaust flap that is welded into the exhaust pipe assembly. If faults for the flap electronics are stored, it is not necessary to replace the complete pipe. Replacement electronics components are available.
• 10152540Apr 21, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment, Exterior lighting. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10123042Apr 17, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Tech Tips (Rear Bumper Cover ? Paint Peeling): There have been cases identified where the paint is chipping/peeling on the rear bumper cover. In addition to the repair procedure in ELSA This document give additional recommendations on how to service this issue
• 10122927Apr 17, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Tech Tips (Paint Peeling): There have been cases identified where the paint is chipping/peeling on the rear bumper cover
• 10122905Apr 14, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: This document refers to the software update for RNS 510 Welcome Screen Image Distorted. This procedure corrects the concerns listed above by updating the RNS 510 to the latest software 5382
• 10122926Apr 10, 2015Seats. Tech Tips: Side Heated Seat May Take Longer to Heat Up and Potentially be Lower in Temperature
• 10122925Apr 10, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: Vehicle Health Report Received by Customer Indicating a Concern, but Cannot Verify any Conditions or DTC?s to Facilitate Diagnosis
• 10122919Apr 10, 2015Fuel system, Electrical system, Engine. 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
• 10122906Apr 10, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Instrument Panel Creaking Noise issues. This document refers to procedure to fix issues, and fault codes to service such issues
• 10122918Apr 6, 2015Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin: This document refers to direction on DTC P2014 Intake Manifold Position Sensor -G336- Replacement, and its fault codes.
• 10122929Apr 3, 2015Suspension, Wheels. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments
• 10122928Apr 3, 2015Steering. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center
• 10144442Apr 2, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list for Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10152539Apr 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment, Interior lighting. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121269Mar 30, 2015Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin: This document refers to the camshaft adjuster control valve which may stick causing camshaft position faults. This document contains the trouble shooting codes in order to service this issue
• 10058135Mar 30, 2015Equipment. Volkswagen: camshaft position faults occurs due to camshaft adjuster control valve sticking and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on. Model 2015 passat, jetta, beetle, convertible, golf, golf sportwagen.
• 10121257Mar 27, 2015Exterior lighting, Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
• 10144689Mar 26, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121271Mar 26, 2015Engine. Technical Bulletin: This notice discusses how To avoid engine damage when working on the valvetrain. It also contains the trouble shooting codes for servicing the issue
• 10121267Mar 24, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (DTC P2014 Intake Manifold Position Sensor -G336- Replacement): Direction on proper part replacement when diagnosing fault code P2014 in the ECM
• 10144690Mar 19, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121274Mar 19, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: A notification that Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery. It also informs that Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation)

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