Service bulletins for the 1998 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.
125 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| V941901201152119 | 2023-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update model year applicability to include 2023. |
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| V271901201189422 | 2023-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability. |
| 2038993 | 2022-06-13. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area. |
| Airbag | 2022-06-13. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Airbag Issues. |
| Newsletter | 2022-06-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletins. |
| V871806201994714 | 2020-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A |
| V941901201152115 | 2020-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability. |
| V551611_2038993 | 2019-09-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY. Original version accidently archived 8/9/19. Recreate exact content in new format and republish, as warranty policy still relevant to applicable later model years. |
| V171901-2012855 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards |
| TT 91 19 01 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Alternative method for radio code retrieval. |
| SM 33-2019 | 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 | 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. |
| V271901-2011894 | 2019-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability. |
| TT 271002 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability. |
| TT 45-06-54 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. Tech Tips (Bosch 5.3 ABS Control Module ? ABS Coding Tables): This document informs To code a Bosch 5.3 ABS control module, use Vehicle Self-diagnosis to enter the correct coding value from the tables in this document. |
| TT 90-12-06 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Fuel Gauge Inoperative after Instrument Cluster Replacement with Fault 00771 ?Fuel level sensor -G-?): An inoperative fuel gauge after instrument cluster replacement with fault 00771 ?Fuel level sensor -G-? may be caused by gateway (address word 19) coding. This document informs of the procedure to resolve this concern |
| VHW-17-11 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide |
| TT 271002 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability. |
| TT 45-06-54 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. Tech Tips (Bosch 5.3 ABS Control Module ? ABS Coding Tables): This document informs To code a Bosch 5.3 ABS control module, use Vehicle Self-diagnosis to enter the correct coding value from the tables in this document. |
| TT 90-12-06 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Fuel Gauge Inoperative after Instrument Cluster Replacement with Fault 00771 ?Fuel level sensor -G-?): An inoperative fuel gauge after instrument cluster replacement with fault 00771 ?Fuel level sensor -G-? may be caused by gateway (address word 19) coding. This document informs of the procedure to resolve this concern |
| SM 44-2017 EN | 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. |
| TT 10 12 01 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engine replacement tip |
| V511602-2039000 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. 51 16 02 June 7, 2016 2039000 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V511403 dated December 16, 2014 to update Claim Processing statement. Corrosion on the Roof in the Area of the Roof Rails Corrosion on the roof (in the contact area of roof rail/roof rail base) |
| TT001703 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan |
| V171701 2012855 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.