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Service bulletins for the 2005 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.

273 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Edition862023-10-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition1172023-10-02. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition1162023-10-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SEATS; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition1152023-10-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition26a2023-09-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition262023-09-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; STRUCTURE. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition522023-09-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition1092023-09-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VW Elsa Newsletter
TB1914012023-08-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
TB1913032023-08-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
TB1913012023-08-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
TB0114072023-08-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Software Version Management
Guide2023-08-14. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM). P0102, P1128, P1296 - WA front oxygen sensor faults
TT6414022023-07-31. 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.
TT5713022023-07-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER. If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures key blade to mechanism. If roll pin is sticking out on either side (as shown below), do not replace key. Instead, use appropriate sized punch and hammer to drive in the roll pin so that it is flush with edge of mechanism.
TT5710112023-07-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; STRUCTURE. If a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting the test plan through GFF or through Vehicle Self Diagnosis in adaptation channel 99.
TT4513012023-07-10. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:YAW/ANGLE SENSOR. After replacing a Bosch 5.7 ABS module, refer to the table below to determine correct module coding value based on vehicle PR codes. Listed login code must be entered under Access/authorization before coding is attempted. After completing coding, G85 steering angle sensor basic settings must be performed before cycling key. To perform G85 basic settings manually in Vehicle self-diagnosis (VAS PC) or Control Module OBD (ODIS), start by entering access/authorization code 40168. After code is accepted, turn steering wheel 1 turn left and back to center, one turn right, and then center steering wheel. Select basic settings and enter group 1. Once display changes to ?Sensor OK? or ?Calibration OK?, basic settings have been completed. Cycle key OFF and then back ON. Clear faults to verify repair.
TT4509032023-07-10. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; STEERING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK. If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the direction below using Vehicle Self Diagnosis in Address Word 44 - Steering Assistance
TT0014032023-07-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
TT2713012023-07-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. When diagnosing a generator charging concern, it is recommended to verify operation of the one way clutch located in the generator pulley (if equipped) before replacing generator assembly. To check the one way clutch, remove the belt from the generator pulley and use a trim removal tool to hold fan blades inside generator, as shown below. When attempting to turn pulley by hand with fan blades held, pulley should spin freely in only one direction. If pulley spins freely in both directions, the one way clutch has failed and should be replaced before continuing diagnosis.
TT9714022023-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations. However, aftermarket devices (i.e., drive data recorders) that connect to the DLC have now become available.
TB1916012023-05-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off.
V2719012011894222023-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
561065760A2022-09-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. Installation of original remote start feature accessory
A0021552011732122022-01-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.