2016 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

833 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.

• 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…
• 10213831Nov 8, 2015Equipment. Customer Goodwill Package.
• 10236421Oct 1, 2015Equipment. Self Study Program. Service training.
• 10123065Aug 13, 2015Equipment. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.
• 10123064Aug 12, 2015Equipment. This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 130,000 miles.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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, 2015Equipment, Engine cooling. 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.
• 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.
• 10122991Jun 24, 2015Fuel system. Technical Bulletin: This document contans information for Diesel Fuel System Diagnoses and Repair.
• 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.
• 10128130Jun 8, 2015Equipment. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
• 10124233Jun 8, 2015Equipment. 2016 Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10122987Jun 5, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. 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
• 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
• 10122953May 21, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. 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…
• 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.
• 10253481Nov 10, 2014Fuel system. Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance Plans Interim AdBlue Refills -? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
• 10236553Nov 10, 2014Fuel system. This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue refills under the Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance plans for Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Diesel Engines.
• 10120272Sep 19, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting guided function of either the J393 or J519 or control module OBD of J393 or J519 then selecting adaptation channel 99.
• 10124454Aug 1, 2014Electrical system. Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat.
• 10120208Jul 18, 2014Brakes. Tech Tips (ABS/TPMS light is on due to wheel speed sensor fault as a result of the Front Wheel Bearing / Wheel Speed Sensor swapping issue): This document informs of the Damage caused from swapping the speed sensors left to right (or vice versa) during diagnosis.
• 10253477Jun 25, 2014Fuel system. Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
• 10253474Jun 25, 2014Equipment. This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program for all Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Gasoline Engines.
• 10236549Jun 25, 2014Equipment, Fuel system. Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
• 10236548Jun 25, 2014Equipment, Engine cooling. Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
• 10253192Mar 25, 2014Other or unknown, Equipment. Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
• 10213850Nov 22, 2013Steering, Wheels. Steering Wheel Off Center.
• 10213849Nov 8, 2013Wheels, Other or unknown. Tech Tips.
• 10241689Oct 28, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10125762Jul 17, 2013Equipment. Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10125848Jun 13, 2013Equipment. Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased

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