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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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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
Edition1142023-10-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition262023-09-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; STRUCTURE. VW Elsa Newsletter
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.
TB5514132023-06-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area
TB5514122023-06-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Corrosion on the rear lid in the cut-out sections for the license plate light / handle assembly (Figures 1 and 2).
TB5514072023-06-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area
TB5114032023-06-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. Corrosion on the roof (in the contact area of roof rail/roof rail base) - Figures 1 and 2.
TB5014022023-06-26. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STRUCTURE. Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch
TB5014012023-06-26. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STRUCTURE. Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch
TB5516032023-05-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Corrosion on hood edge.
TB5316012023-05-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Rear quarter panel corrosion.
TT0016012023-05-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Contacting the parts helpline
Newsletter2022-06-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletins.
V5515032021354_72021-02-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
V551611_20389932019-09-10. 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.
V551203 20213542019-04-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces.
V501205 20143702019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
V511602-20390002018-04-16. 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)
V551612-20394462018-02-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. Corrosion may be found on the folded edge of the hood. Supersedes TB V551603
V501401 20389812017-11-08. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STRUCTURE:BODY. Technical Bulletin (Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch): The wheel liner touches the arch area of the fender and rubs off the paint in the contact area. The corrosion is caused by dirt accumulations and movements of the wheel liner. The document informs how to identify affected parts. It then gives direction on servicing the issue
V641501 20398872017-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative issue diagnosis): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass may slide down into the door, or the rear glass motor operates but the glass does not move
V501604 20143702017-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. The document also have infromation about where to find warrenty coverage for the service

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