2016 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

834 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10130155Nov 4, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Repair direction to address fault code B201A that sets after replacement of the J794 infotainment module. Include model year 2017 for all models with MIB2 radios
• 10098788Nov 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Additional updated version to address a further change in part numbers.
• 10098787Nov 4, 2016Equipment. Updated diagnostic direction to address new concerns in regards to apply carplay connection on mibii equipped vehicles.
• 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
• 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.
• 10144737Oct 21, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10128452Oct 21, 2016Engine. Update model year applicability and enhance clutch diagnostics.
• 10126893Oct 21, 2016Equipment. Update to radio suffixes.
• 10126872Oct 21, 2016Electrical system. Update to service information in regards to cable port connection
• 10126871Oct 20, 2016Engine. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126870Oct 20, 2016Engine. Update to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126869Oct 20, 2016Electrical system. Update model year applicability.
• 10126867Oct 20, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
• 10130754Oct 19, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126864Oct 18, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability.
• 10144738Oct 14, 2016Engine cooling. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10144739Oct 12, 2016Engine cooling. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10126783Oct 12, 2016Equipment. Update model and model year applicability.
• 10144734Oct 6, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10144735Oct 3, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10123378Sep 30, 2016Electrical system. Update to include model year 2017. Information addressed correction to test plan information to address loading of SWaP keys into a new 5F module.
• 10096072Sep 30, 2016Equipment. Update to include model year 2017. Information addressed correction to test plan information to address loading of swap keys into a new 5f module.
• 10236426Sep 23, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Contacting the parts helpline
• 10127969Sep 23, 2016Equipment. Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
• 10123370Sep 20, 2016Equipment. additional diagnosis assistance and points of interest to check if rear window vibrates or binds during operation.
• 10096161Sep 20, 2016Body and structure. Additional diagnosis assistance and points of interest to check if rear window vibrates or binds during operation.
• 10123379Sep 16, 2016Equipment. Direction to modify existing AC expansion valve to flush the system during repair procedures. Also notes a special tool is in development to address this.
• 10096071Sep 16, 2016Equipment. Direction to modify existing ac expansion valve to flush the system during repair procedures. Also notes a special tool is in development to address this.
• 10127953Sep 15, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year and required documentation instruction.
• 10123368Sep 15, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year and required documentation instruction.
• 10144719Sep 14, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10143548Sep 14, 2016Equipment, Electrical system, Engine. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10127971Sep 14, 2016Equipment. Updated vendor code and parts table.
• 10123369Sep 14, 2016Equipment. Updated vendor code and parts table.
• 10152447Sep 7, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10143467Sep 7, 2016Engine, Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10143532Sep 2, 2016Engine, Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10123380Sep 2, 2016Equipment. Diagnostic information in a more concise form to address the specific concern of loss of air flow from the vents. Updated to denote tech bulletins that will further assist.
• 10123377Sep 2, 2016Electrical system. Clarification of Apple CarPlay operation in conjunction with USB port operation by location to aid in diagnostics.
• 10096074Sep 2, 2016Electrical system. Clarification of apple carplay operation in conjunction with usb port operation by location to aid in diagnostics.
• 10096068Sep 2, 2016Equipment. Diagnostic information in a more concise form to address the specific concern of loss of air flow from the vents. Updated to denote tech bulletins that will further assist.

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