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.

• 10121264Mar 19, 2015Brakes. Technical Bulletin: Vibration or Noise When Braking issues are addressed
• 10150882Mar 13, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121278Mar 13, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips (Test Plan to Calibrate Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors Will Not Begin notice): Notification that If the test plan to calibrate the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors will not begin, turn off the overhead lights in the shop. The wavelengths of some shop lighting interfere with the sensors during calibration.
• 10121273Mar 12, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: This document contains the fault codes for Diesel Particulate Filter issues. It also contains the procedure to update applications software
• 10121265Mar 12, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
• 10121262Mar 11, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Diagnosing with Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces
• 10121266Mar 5, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: The document refers to diagnosing charging systems for issues
• 10144441Mar 3, 2015Engine. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121209Feb 27, 2015Body and structure. Tech Tips: Rattle when Closing Front Door
• 10121184Feb 23, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: This document concerns 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 contaminate…
• 10121213Feb 20, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: RNS-510 Radio?Unit Start-Up and Boot-Up Operation issues
• 10121192Feb 20, 2015Engine cooling. Tech Tips: Generator Charging Concern Diagnosis Tip - One Way Clutch Pulley Testing
• 10121191Feb 20, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips for No Charging System Voltage issue
• 10127684Feb 17, 2015Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin 37J2 UPDATE - AQ250 TCM Software (FED_EMS): This update has been proactively released to prevent harsh shifting and perceived hesitation.
• 10121196Feb 16, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger
• 10143465Feb 13, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121212Feb 13, 2015Exterior lighting. Tech Tips: Rear Dome Light Loose or Falling Out
• 10121197Feb 13, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: The document discusses proper engine oil level diagnosis and servicing issues
• 10121194Feb 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
• 10121279Jan 30, 2015Engine cooling. Tech Tips: No Crank, No Start After Cold Soak
• 10121215Jan 30, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips: No Crank, No Start After Cold Soak issues
• 10121276Jan 21, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Tech Tips (Rear View Camera Inoperative issues): The rear view camera operates in conjunction with the rear parking aid system. If there are no faults in the radio or rear view camera, be sure to check the parking aid system for faults. Buzzer or sensor faults must be corrected for proper rear view camera operation.
• 10121240Jan 21, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin ( Ad Blue Warning and or MIL ON - Ad Blue Leakage at Reductant Injector): Document discusses diagnosis Codes necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The diagnosis codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available
• 10121235Jan 21, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Water /Snow in Blower Housing): Document discusses diagnosis Codes necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The diagnosis codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available
• 10058138Jan 21, 2015Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Volkswagen: before rear view camera is properly operational, should be connected to buzzer or sensor faults and working in conjunction with rear parking aid system. Models 2009-15 tiguan, cc, passat, touareg.
• 10121246Jan 20, 2015Fuel system. Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
• 10143466Jan 15, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10143531Jan 5, 2015Engine, Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer compliants: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10239579Dec 19, 2014Other or unknown. Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages (U.S. Only)
• 10242997Dec 15, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure, Engine cooling…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239210Dec 8, 2014Other or unknown. Quick Reference Update Guide
• 10241341Dec 5, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Engine Oil Level
• 10240838Dec 4, 2014Equipment. please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10241771Dec 3, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. AQ250 TCM Software (FED_EMS)
• 10239831Dec 3, 2014Equipment. Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
• 10069585Dec 3, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10240658Dec 2, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. AQ250 TCM Software Update (FED_EMS)
• 10068259Dec 2, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238935Nov 27, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10122629Nov 27, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10240873Nov 26, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10122643Nov 26, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10243015Nov 17, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Brakes, Electrical system, Body and…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242353Nov 17, 2014Electrical system, Body and structure, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241274Nov 17, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10122618Nov 17, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults): Fuel quality impacts the operating performance, efficiency and service life of the engine. The use of poor quality fuels may result in deposit build up on the fuel injectors and intake valves. This may result in a rough running condition, sporadic misfires, or cold start misfire faults storing in the ECM fault memory.
• 10122625Nov 14, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Electro ? Steering - DTC 01309 008 ?No Communication with -J500-? is Stored in the ABS/ESP Module Only): This document informs If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the directions in this document…
• 10240872Nov 11, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10240682Nov 11, 2014Equipment. Fluid capacity chart
• 10122645Nov 11, 2014Equipment. Passat - 2015 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, and how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up and running

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