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.

• 10161182Jun 11, 2019Equipment. Remote start diagnostic reference
• 10161176Jun 11, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Grill Shutter diagnostic steps
• 10161175Jun 11, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. Alternative diagnosis for lean fuel trim.
• 10162085Jun 10, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P1556 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.
• 10161267Jun 10, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P1556 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.
• 10160841May 29, 2019Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P1558 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.
• 10160843May 28, 2019Equipment. To update special part number in repair step 26.
• 10160831May 23, 2019Equipment. This document outlines fixes within the ODIS vehicle diagnostic software for various test plans.
• 10160326May 16, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Air bags, Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10159823May 7, 2019Equipment, Air bags, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states there is a rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10159816May 7, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10159814May 6, 2019Equipment. Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994-2004 Passat Wagon, 2004 Phaeton, 2013-2016 Jetta Hybrid, 2004 R32 and 1995-2006 Cabrio.
• 10159822May 3, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Air bags. Customer states noise from heat shield Customer states there is a rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states front windshield is distorted/warped Customer states airbag light on
• 10159821May 1, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Air bags. Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states the sunshade is binding/tearing/separating The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states front windshield is distorted/warped Customer states airbag light on
• 10159497Apr 29, 2019Equipment. Adhesive circular. Note: also includes 2004 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, GTI,
• 10159422Apr 24, 2019Seats, Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)…. Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the sunshade is binding The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10159285Apr 19, 2019Electrical system. UDS Basic settings directions
• 10159419Apr 18, 2019Seats, Air bags, Body and structure, Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the sunshade is binding The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative. Customer states AC inoperative Customer states no/low heat output Customer states drivers front seat does not move…
• 10158729Apr 16, 2019Lane departure. Driver Assist Topics. This bulletin also applies to the 2018 Touareg and the 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB.
• 10158733Apr 12, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down Customer states the sunshade is binding The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10158710Apr 5, 2019Equipment. Relay Terminal Assignments. This also applies to 2019 Beetle Convertible and 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB.
• 10158709Apr 5, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. SVM clarification based on kessy equipment
• 10158731Apr 1, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Seats. Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down Customer states the sunshade is binding Customer states the windshield is cracked The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative.
• 10159012Mar 31, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. Valve spring diagnosis.
• 10159015Mar 29, 2019Exterior lighting. Adaptive front lighting descriptive
• 10159010Mar 27, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10156554Mar 27, 2019Body and structure, Seats, Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down, Customer states the sunshade is binding, The front window regulator(s) exhibiting noise, shutter, binding, or is inoperative, Customer states AC inoperative, Customer states no/low heat output, Customer states…
• 10156553Mar 22, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down, Customer states the sunshade is binding, Customer states MIL-on and/or multiple warning lights
• 10156548Mar 22, 2019Fuel system. Diagnostic for injector circuit concerns. Remove Jetta applicability and update procedure instruction.
• 10156552Mar 19, 2019Body and structure, Equipment, Electrical system. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down, Customer states the sunshade is binding, Customer states MIL-on and/or multiple warning lights, Customer states Kessy inoperative possibly with "Keyless Defective" in MFI
• 10159017Mar 18, 2019Engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment. Update to model year applicability. Generator Replacement Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing.
• 10156559Mar 18, 2019Steering. The fault code in this document was revised on page 2. One extra zero was provided.
• 10159013Mar 15, 2019Equipment. Indication of horn chirp operation. The horn confirmation requires two rapid presses of the lock button on the key fob to sound. If the door lock confirmation sounds after pressing the lock button quickly, twice, the vehicle is performing as designed and no repairs are needed.
• 10156551Mar 15, 2019Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states 2nd row seat rattles while driving, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the sunshade is binding, Customer states MIL-on and/or multiple warning lights, Customer states Kessy inoperative possibly with "Keyless Defective" in MFI,
• 10159016Mar 12, 2019Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10156550Mar 8, 2019Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states 2nd row seat rattles while driving, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the sunshade is binding, Customer states noise from front suspension while driving, Customer states MIL-on and/or multiple warning lights, Customer states Kessy inoperative possibly with "Keyless Defective" in MFI
• 10156549Mar 4, 2019Equipment. Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer states 2nd row seat rattles while driving, Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation, Customer states the sunshade is binding, Customer states noise from front suspension while driving, Customer states MIL-on and/or multiple warning lights, Customer states Kessy inoperative possibly with "Keyless Defective" in MFI…
• 10156444Mar 1, 2019Fuel system. Tip to assist in setting readiness.
• 10158530Feb 28, 2019Suspension. Front suspension noise repair.
• 10157349Feb 28, 2019Suspension. Front suspension noise repair.
• 10156558Feb 28, 2019Equipment. VAS5578 special tool auto-shipment communication.
• 10155776Feb 28, 2019Equipment, Suspension. Front suspension noise repair.
• 10158515Feb 27, 2019Equipment. MIBII Informational Document
• 10158514Feb 27, 2019Engine cooling. Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
• 10157334Feb 27, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. MIBII Informational Document
• 10155761Feb 27, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. MIBII Informational Document
• 10158537Feb 26, 2019Electrical system, Equipment, Body and structure, Air bags. MIL-on P0462
• 10157356Feb 26, 2019Air bags, Equipment, Suspension. MIL-on P0462
• 10155783Feb 26, 2019Suspension, Seats, Air bags. MIL-on P0462
• 10158527Feb 22, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. Instructions to address oil sensor warning.

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