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.

• 10107961Aug 30, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Fuel system…. Mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm customer states noise form the engine/turbo fuel gauge not reading full after topping up fuel fuel line rattle clutch pedal squeal/squeak when operating clutch pedal mil-on p0299 mil-on p0101 and or p0100 epc light p03af, p03a5, p03b9, p039b center cap missing after pdi mil-on p2015 back-up camera
• 10107210Aug 29, 2016Equipment. To update causal part numbers in warranty table and update model year applicability.
• 10106608Aug 29, 2016Equipment. To update causal part numbers in warranty table and update model year applicability.
• 10107195Aug 24, 2016Equipment, Engine, Fuel system, Electrical system, Transmission and…. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm customer states noise form the engine/turbo fuel gauge not reading full after topping up fuel fuel line rattle clutch pedal squeal/squeak when operating clutch pedal mil-on p0299 mil-on p0101 and or p0100 epc light p03af, p03a5, p03b9, p039b center cap missing after pdi back-up camera
• 10106593Aug 24, 2016Engine. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode
• 10107941Aug 17, 2016Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm mil-on, fault p164b in ecm customer states noise form the engine/turbo fuel gauge not reading full after topping up fuel fuel line rattle clutch pedal squeal/squeak when operating clutch pedal mil-on p0299 mil-on p0101 and or p0100 center cap missing after pdi mil-on p2015
• 10107208Aug 12, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Diagnostic information as there is no scan tool test plan available to address the replacement of the 5f module.
• 10107206Aug 12, 2016Equipment. Direction to perform system reset after component replacment or disconnect of the hvac system control head. No test plan information to address this.
• 10106606Aug 12, 2016Equipment. Diagnostic information as there is no scan tool test plan available to address the replacement of the 5f module.
• 10106603Aug 12, 2016Equipment. Direction to perform system reset after component replacment or disconnect of the hvac system control head. No test plan information to address this.
• 10107967Aug 11, 2016Equipment. Updated to add jetta, beetle and beetle convertible model applicability.
• 10107903Aug 11, 2016Equipment. Updated to add jetta, beetle and beetle convertible model applicability.
• 10106591Aug 10, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode
• 10107901Aug 5, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Directions to deactivate transport safeguard mode in replacement radios. No directions to address this in the repair manual or scan tool.
• 10107881Aug 5, 2016Electrical system. Instructions to manually set service internal maximum values after instrument cluster replacement, to prevent false messages to the customer.
• 10107742Aug 5, 2016Equipment. Directions to deactivate transport safeguard mode in replacement radios. No directions to address this in the repair manual or scan tool.
• 10107741Aug 5, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Instructions to manually set service internal maximum values after instrument cluster replacement, to prevent false messages to the customer.
• 10106508Jul 29, 2016Equipment. Diagnostic information in a more concise form to address the specific concern of loss of air flow from the vents.
• 10107504Jul 28, 2016Engine, Electrical system. "engine, misfire diagnostic aid the mil is flashing or illuminated."
• 10106587Jul 26, 2016Equipment. Updated to include a corrected refrigerant circuit adapter in the special tools table.
• 10106504Jul 22, 2016Electrical system. Update to model year applicability.
• 10106586Jul 19, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model applicability.
• 10107842Jul 18, 2016Electrical system. Availability introduction, location and instruction for down loading infotainment software updates using servicenet.
• 10106585Jul 11, 2016Equipment. Diagnostic assistance and instruction for sanden air conditioning compressor systems, noisy or inoperative compressor.
• 10106863Jul 1, 2016Electrical system. Repair tip to pervent damage to the ignition coil boots during coil or spark plug removal. Not addressed by repair manual.
• 10106509Jul 1, 2016Equipment. Operational information explaining radio reception concerns as a result of normal signal characteristics. Provided to prevent unnecessary repairs.
• 10106490Jul 1, 2016Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return clock springs built before june 20th 2016. Concern only affects service parts.
• 10107801Jun 24, 2016Equipment. Navigation system part information relating to the potential incorrect sd data card being installed. This results in an invalid storage device message being displayed .
• 10106461Jun 17, 2016Engine cooling. Diagnostic assistance should the yellow engine oil lamp remain illuminated with engine oil level at the proper level.
• 10128379Jun 15, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
• 10079882Jun 7, 2016Seat belts. This parts circular is to inform dealers to request replacement packaging that is compliant.
• 10106485Jun 3, 2016Equipment. Notification to technicians to indicate change in air conditioning compressor/clutch architecture and function information to aid in correct diagnosis.
• 10106454Jun 2, 2016Equipment. NEW DOCUMENT
• 10108001May 31, 2016Engine cooling. Sealing flange seal installation guide
• 10107722May 27, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Reminder to follow the correct repair procedure of pilot bearing replacement, when removing and re-installing the dsg transmission
• 10107223May 26, 2016Electrical system. Quick tip passat 1.8t pzev-sulev (with secondary air) without kessy v1.3
• 10107924May 20, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Instructions to erase a fault that may arise after replacing or updating the radio module.
• 10106630May 20, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Diagnostic reference chart to assist the technician in diagnosis of remote starter concerns.
• 10106632May 13, 2016Equipment. Center console installation instructions with greater depth than that provided by the repair manual.
• 10107923May 6, 2016Electrical system. Initial publication discribing a symptom which may develop with android auto connection issue after updating some samsung phones to android sw version 6.0.1 - marshmallow
• 10106637May 3, 2016Electrical system, Lane departure. Park assist and blind spot detection
• 10107641Apr 26, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Informational publication discribing the manufacturing use of rust inhibitors and anti seize products during assembly, and how the product(s) "run off" may be misinterpreted as an engine oil or automatic transmission oil leak.
• 10107761Apr 21, 2016Steering, Engine cooling, Suspension, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain…. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode customer states crank no start and/or in-tank fuel pump making noise and possibly with fuel pump faults mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm mil-on, fault p164b in ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p2407 in the ecm customer states noise form the engine/turbo customer states the fuel gauge does not read full mil on, fault p2181 in the ecm…
• 10107703Apr 21, 2016Equipment. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode customer states crank no start and/or in-tank fuel pump making noise and possibly with fuel pump faults mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm mil-on, fault p164b in ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p2407 in the ecm customer states noise form the engine/turbo customer states the fuel gauge does not read full mil on, fault p2181 in the ecm…
• 10107614Apr 21, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). Clear repair information/explanation to address a message that displays when the back up camera is use.
• 10107611Apr 21, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Model year added to original topic to provide clearer diagnostic process
• 10107612Apr 15, 2016Seats. The update to this tech tip was to include the 2016 model year applicability.
• 10107668Apr 13, 2016Engine, Equipment, Air bags, Fuel system, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode customer states crank no start and/or in-tank fuel pump making noise and possibly with fuel pump faults mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm mil-on, fault p164b in ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p2407 in the ecm customer states the fuel gauge does not…
• 10107982Apr 12, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Enhanced rear view mirror installation instructions v.2
• 10107981Apr 12, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Enhanced rear view mirror installation instructions

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