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.

• 10168630Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168559Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168364Nov 4, 2019Equipment. Update to mode; and model year applicability.
• 10168658Nov 1, 2019Forward collision avoidance. Update to include latest model years.
• 10168657Nov 1, 2019Engine cooling. Information regarding updated cam bracket fastener length.
• 10167196Oct 29, 2019Equipment, Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10166767Oct 17, 2019Other or unknown. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10166756Oct 17, 2019Other or unknown. Update model and model year applicability.
• 10165809Oct 2, 2019Other or unknown. Added: Torque Spec table
• 10165516Sep 26, 2019Equipment. Diagnostic information in a more concise form to address the specific concern of loss of air flow from the vents. Update on 9/26/2019 to denote tech bulletins that will further assist and update model and model year applicability.
• 10165535Sep 24, 2019Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
• 10165432Sep 23, 2019Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 Customer states MIL-on one or more of P0201 P0202 P0203 P0204 in the ECM Customer states the rear lift gate has rust or corrosion Customer states "door warning light" on dash and/or locks, mirrors or window functions inoperative A/C compressor leaking Customer states front window(s) noisy during…
• 10165057Sep 17, 2019Body and structure. Include additional photo's of water ingress.
• 10165055Sep 10, 2019Equipment. Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10165034Sep 5, 2019Engine cooling. Update to add applicable models and years
• 10164239Aug 23, 2019Equipment. TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164209Aug 19, 2019Engine. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. Also includes 2004 and 2005 Jetta Wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
• 10164430Aug 15, 2019Equipment. REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB.
• 10163786Aug 5, 2019Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0197 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 Customer states MIL-on with P2097 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating Customer states "door warning light" on dash and/or locks, mirrors or window functions inoperative Customer states airbag light on B200000
• 10163366Jul 30, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10163542Jul 29, 2019Electrical system. Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models. Also includes R32 2002-2007 and 2002-2006 Jetta Wagon.
• 10163512Jul 26, 2019Equipment. Air Conditioning Compressor Leak Diagnosis.
• 10163508Jul 26, 2019Electrical system. Vehicle Fuse location assistance.
• 10163539Jul 23, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. Infotainment worksheet.
• 10163538Jul 17, 2019Electrical system. SD Set-up to Obtain Software updates.
• 10163517Jul 16, 2019Engine. Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also Rabbit from 2006-2009.
• 10161736Jun 28, 2019Electrical system, Equipment, Air bags. Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0197 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 Customer states MIL-on with P2097 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating Customer states "door warning light" on dash and/or locks, mirrors or window functions inoperative Customer states horn is inoperative or does not sound correct Customer states…
• 10161647Jun 17, 2019Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0197 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 Customer states MIL-on with P2097 Customer states MIL-on Must have one or all of P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s)…
• 10161645Jun 14, 2019Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0197 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 Customer states MIL-on Must have one or all of P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or…
• 10161639Jun 14, 2019Equipment. Antennae diagnosis
• 10161636Jun 14, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement.
• 10161634Jun 14, 2019Equipment. Update to bulletin model metadata selection.
• 10161673Jun 13, 2019Equipment. Remote Key Battery Replacement
• 10161257Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Customer states remote key inoperative
• 10161234Jun 12, 2019Engine, Equipment. Engine oils which meet Volkswagen oil quality standards.
• 10161227Jun 12, 2019Equipment. This Document was revised on page 2. The verbiage was changed from the cusomter's perspective to the dealer's persepective
• 10161221Jun 12, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Side mirror glass cracked
• 10161220Jun 12, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Side mirror glass cracked
• 10161219Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Customer states remote key inoperative
• 10161218Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Customer states remote key inoperative
• 10161215Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10161213Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161212Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Apple Car-Play information for initialization issues
• 10161211Jun 12, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Addressing Component Protection display
• 10161186Jun 12, 2019Equipment. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10161288Jun 11, 2019Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0197 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10161204Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Brakes, Vehicle speed control, Body and structure. Autonomous Braking Diagnostic Protocol
• 10161203Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161202Jun 11, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
• 10161183Jun 11, 2019Equipment. Addressing Component Protection display . Update model and model year applicability.

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