2018 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

609 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10186583Jan 29, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). Data link diagnostics and tips
• 10186589Jan 26, 2021Brakes. A/C requirements, update to title.
• 10186578Jan 25, 2021Equipment. Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
• 10185656Jan 15, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Update to address DTC U300100 after a Charging System Concern, Discharged Battery or Battery Replacement
• 10185676Jan 14, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10185665Jan 14, 2021Equipment, Body and structure. Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
• 10185216Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Updated key ordering protocol
• 10185168Dec 18, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Battery Id for testing
• 10185155Dec 18, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
• 10185217Dec 16, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. SVM update.
• 10184285Dec 8, 2020Electrical system. Instruction on how to create S/D cards used to update programming on various control modules.
• 10183509Nov 17, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. Update to include additional components in parts table.
• 10183576Nov 11, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
• 10182515Nov 5, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10182514Nov 4, 2020Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information.
• 10182510Nov 4, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed and order the superseded part numbers.
• 10181982Oct 29, 2020Equipment. Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
• 10181425Oct 15, 2020Engine cooling. Engine oil level checking, updated to include model year 2021
• 10181412Oct 8, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed if they meet the criteria.
• 10181413Oct 2, 2020Brakes, Steering, Engine. Mandatory fastener.
• 10180530Sep 28, 2020Fuel system. Symptom based diagnostic assistance for high pressure fuel pump being out of time.
• 10180603Sep 25, 2020Brakes, Equipment. Antilock brake function test direction.
• 10180556Sep 25, 2020Body and structure. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10180577Sep 24, 2020Electrical system. Update to model year applicability & SVM code
• 10180093Sep 18, 2020Engine cooling, Engine. Symptom based diagnostic assistance for high pressure fuel pump being out of time.
• 10180111Sep 15, 2020Body and structure. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10180055Sep 11, 2020Electrical system, Engine cooling. This action addresses an emissions system-related Engine-Off calculation error and improves the Oxygen Sensor Aging-Correction Factor. Neither concern has a direct impact to vehicle exhaust or evaporative emissions. However, either condition could affect proper operation of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). Problem description updated.
• 10180101Sep 4, 2020Brakes, Equipment. Antilock brake function test direction.
• 10180079Sep 3, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Update to model year applicability & SVM code
• 10180051Sep 2, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system. This action addresses an emissions system-related Engine-Off calculation error and improves the Oxygen Sensor Aging-Correction Factor. Neither concern has a direct impact to vehicle exhaust or evaporative emissions. However, either condition could affect proper operation of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).
• 10180065Sep 1, 2020Engine cooling. This action addresses an emissions system-related Engine-Off calculation error and improves the Oxygen Sensor Aging-Correction Factor. Neither concern has a direct impact to vehicle exhaust or evaporative emissions. However, either condition could affect proper operation of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).
• 10179133Aug 28, 2020Electrical system, Brakes, Equipment. Autonomous data event gathering
• 10179146Aug 25, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0463 P2068 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts…
• 10179139Aug 24, 2020Equipment. Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed. To include additional models and model year applicability. A.C. Compressor Replacement, GFF Required Regardless of Concern and Flush Requirement
• 10178834Aug 18, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0463 P2068 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts…
• 10178546Aug 14, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken Customer states clutch pedal makes…
• 10178547Aug 12, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10178545Aug 12, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on…
• 10178589Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Recall Reminder Part Labels
• 10178544Aug 10, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on…
• 10178422Aug 7, 2020Equipment. metadata adjustment.
• 10178419Aug 7, 2020Engine cooling. Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
• 10178421Aug 6, 2020Equipment. To include additional model year applicability and procedural steps for A.C. line pin removal & installation.
• 10178423Aug 3, 2020Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states rattle noise from under vehicle Customer states MIL-on…
• 10177854Jul 31, 2020Electronic stability control. Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
• 10177865Jul 28, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on with P0111 Customer states MIL-on with P0442 Customer states MIL-on with P2407 "Customer states MIL-on with P11A1/P11A2/P11A3/P11A4/P11A5/P11A6/P11A7/P11A8/ P11A9/P11AA/P11AB/P11AC/P11AD/P11AE/P11AF/P11B0" Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting…
• 10177264Jul 1, 2020Electrical system. This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
• 10176951Jun 29, 2020Body and structure. Water Migration Under the RAPGARD® transportation protection. Updated to include additional model year applicability
• 10176936Jun 17, 2020Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10176770Jun 15, 2020Fuel system. Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.

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