# Service bulletins for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

38 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

- [TB001404](/bulletins/10241266.md), 2023-08-28, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- [TB001403](/bulletins/10241265.md), 2023-08-28, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- [TT641402](/bulletins/10239789.md), 2023-07-31, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex® ITEM 09117.
- [941403](/bulletins/10239592.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- [941402](/bulletins/10239591.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- [941401](/bulletins/10239590.md), 2023-07-24, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- [TT230628](/bulletins/10238568.md), 2023-07-05, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. For long crank/ difficulty starting with the engine hot: Before replacing any components for this complaint, drain the fuel from the vehicle and replace with known good diesel fuel from a reputable source. If the complaint still exists, check fuel pressure and injector timing.
- [Airbag](/bulletins/10213836.md), 2022-06-13, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. Airbag Issues.
- [V941901201152115](/bulletins/10174476.md), 2020-05-07, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- [SM 33\-2019](/bulletins/10159010.md), 2019-04-22, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- [V941901\-2011521](/bulletins/10158533.md), 2019-04-15, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
- [VHW\-17\-11](/bulletins/10157383.md), 2019-04-08, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
- [SM 44\-2017 EN](/bulletins/10155644.md), 2019-04-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- [Elsa 6\-29\-15](/bulletins/10128105.md), 2018-02-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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.
- [Elsa 6\-22\-15](/bulletins/10128104.md), 2018-02-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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.
- [1\-2017 Update](/bulletins/10128055.md), 2018-02-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
- [TT 97\-12\-02](/bulletins/10127969.md), 2018-02-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
- [V691601 2010479](/bulletins/10126785.md), 2018-01-08, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- [PDI \- PASSAT TEC](/bulletins/10125848.md), 2017-12-14, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. 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
- [PDI \- PASSAT TEC](/bulletins/10125762.md), 2017-12-14, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 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
- [561 065 760 A as](/bulletins/10124454.md), 2017-12-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat.
- [V001404 2010380](/bulletins/10124348.md), 2017-12-05, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin \(Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials\): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
- [V941402 2011521](/bulletins/10124287.md), 2017-12-05, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Technical Bulletin \(Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation\): Exterior light assemblies \(headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals\) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic changes. This document discusses necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
- [TT 64\-14\-02](/bulletins/10122956.md), 2017-11-08, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; 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.
- [TT 64\-14\-02](/bulletins/10122240.md), 2017-11-08, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW. 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. This document informs of how to diagnose the issue and tips on servicing the issue

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