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Service bulletins for the 2006 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.

539 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
Edition392023-09-18. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR. VW Elsa Newsletter
5814052023-07-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Corrosion on Rear Door in Trim Strip Area
5814032023-07-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Corrosion on Rear Door in Trim Strip Area
5714092023-07-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Corrosion on the Front Door in Trim Strip Area
5714062023-07-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Corrosion on the Front Door in Trim Strip Area
TT5512032023-07-10. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INTERIOR LAMPS/BULBS. When diagnosing a power rear lid that will power open but will not power close, check operation of luggage compartment lamp W3. Lamp should be on with rear lid open and off with rear lid closed.
TB5514112023-06-26. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Corrosion On Rear Lid Around Rear Lights
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.
TB4016012023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
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.
TT 55-12-032019-04-08. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. Tech Tips (Rear Lid Will Not Power Close, No Faults Stored): This document informs when diagnosing a power rear lid that will power open but will not power close, check operation of luggage compartment lamp W3. Lamp should be on with rear lid open, and off with rear lid closed. If lamp is not on with rear lid open, disconnect lamp and attempt to power close rear lid. If rear lid closes with luggage compartment lamp W3 disconnected, replace lamp for a possible failed diode.
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.

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