2021 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

349 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10208920Mar 2, 2022Electrical system. Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw.
• 10208466Feb 24, 2022Engine cooling. Update model and model year applicability, introduce new coolant G12Evo.
• 10208294Feb 24, 2022Electrical system. UPDATE - Alternator Cable (NVLW)
• 10208296Feb 23, 2022Electrical system. UPDATE - Alternator Cable (NVLW)
• 10208284Feb 21, 2022Engine. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10207834Feb 7, 2022Electrical system. "Instructional document regarding the installation of a hotfix for the ODIS service software. Hotfix is to be used during the following actions: Brake Electronics (ABS) A3 Passat NMS Software Configuration/Coding
• 10207829Feb 4, 2022Equipment. Modified diagnosis for Car Net® 2.0 - Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit -J949- Green Light Does Not Illuminate
• 10207832Feb 3, 2022Brakes. Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
• 10206820Jan 21, 2022Engine, Equipment, Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10206817Jan 5, 2022Equipment, Body and structure. Water under transportation wrapping appears as paint defect. Update model year applicability.
• 10204722Dec 15, 2021Electrical system. This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
• 10205520Dec 13, 2021Electrical system. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to include Atlas front bumper R & I w/ labor operation number
• 10205517Dec 13, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10205519Dec 8, 2021Brakes. Bake Vibration, Pulsation, Noise when braking during PDI
• 10205518Dec 6, 2021Electrical system. Battery testing using VW special tools, updated to include additional model year applicability and include I.D.4.
• 10205494Dec 3, 2021Equipment. Explanation of error message received from scan tool when erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in Control Module -623- after repair.
• 10205428Dec 1, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10203676Nov 22, 2021Fuel system, Other or unknown. This Document was revised to include 2022 Model Year information
• 10203610Nov 16, 2021Suspension, Engine cooling, Engine. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states airbag light on Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in.
• 10203479Nov 9, 2021Suspension, Electrical system, Engine cooling. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states airbag light on Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in.
• 10203476Nov 8, 2021Electrical system. Update to model year applicability.
• 10203452Nov 5, 2021Electrical system. Diagnostic assistance for Hands free calling, Voice commands, Emergency call and Communication.
• 10203455Nov 1, 2021Equipment, Suspension. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states airbag…
• 10202854Oct 28, 2021Suspension, Body and structure, Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states airbag…
• 10202843Oct 28, 2021Engine. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10202587Oct 26, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Suspension, Equipment. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any combination of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P1D74 and/or P1D75 in the ECM Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states airbag…
• 10202581Oct 26, 2021Equipment. Additional safety related Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
• 10202342Oct 14, 2021Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
• 10201755Sep 30, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling, Body and structure, Suspension. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer concern of vehicle door hard to close/out of adjustment Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10201751Sep 28, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10201543Sep 22, 2021Electrical system. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise from front suspension Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10201481Sep 17, 2021Equipment. KESSY equipped Key Adaptation, updated to add model year applicability.
• 10201488Sep 13, 2021Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10201487Sep 9, 2021Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10201484Sep 9, 2021Equipment. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to add "Atlas Only" to clamping washer required part in parts table.
• 10201486Sep 7, 2021Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Customer states no crank/no start. Vehicle is towed in. Hood release inoperative Customer states there is a popping/clicking noise while operating temperature settings Customer states MIL-on with P0401
• 10201479Sep 3, 2021Engine cooling. Republication of archived technical tip for water leak testing fixture.
• 10200722Aug 26, 2021Electrical system. Ready status for J949 Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit. Model/model year update to existing tip.
• 10200454Aug 18, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. SD creator instruction, updated to include model year 2022.
• 10200462Aug 16, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. MIB3 Infotainment software update. Updated to clarify GFF Time Units.
• 10200459Aug 12, 2021Equipment. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to correct part number.
• 10200461Aug 10, 2021Equipment. MIB3 Infotainment software update.
• 10200460Aug 10, 2021Equipment. MIB3 Infotainment software update.
• 10199924Aug 4, 2021Equipment. A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10199785Jul 28, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
• 10199783Jul 28, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10198579Jun 29, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10198577Jun 24, 2021Equipment. Vehicle delivery by-pack instruction.
• 10198232Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
• 10198231Jun 22, 2021Engine cooling. Engine oil consumption measurement.

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