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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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V401204 20146452019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SUSPENSION; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension, Knocking Noise): A Knocking noise from vehicle front. Typically occurs only one time after each direction change (forward or backward, left or right). The sub frame shifts slightly relative to the body due to wax residue in-between components. Maximum acceleration and braking in vehicles that are driven hard are contributors to the occurrence. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
TT 55-12-032019-04-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. 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.
V581603-20392122018-04-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. 58 16 03 June 13, 2016 2039212 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 581503 dated July 21, 2015 to update Claim Processing statement. Corrosion on Rear Door in Trim Strip Area
V551612-20394462018-02-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. Corrosion may be found on the folded edge of the hood. Supersedes TB V551603
TT 55-12-032017-12-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. Tech Tips (Rear Lid Will Not Power Close, No Faults Stored): 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. This document informs of the procedure to performs if the lamp is not on with rear lid open
V571504 20389952017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Corrosion on the Front Door in Trim Strip Area): Because of incomplete bonding of the trim strip water can get between trim strip and door. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue. This document also gives examples on filling out a claim form for the service.
V581503 20392122017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Corrosion on Rear Door in Trim Strip Area): Because of incomplete bonding of the trim strip water can get between trim strip and door. Because of water ingress, corrosion is possible in the area of the guide holes. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue. This document also gives examples on filling out a claim form for the service.
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
V531601 20405362017-10-31. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS. The document refers to Corrosion being found where the rear bumper cover meets the quarter panel. It discusses how it can happen, and where to find warranty coverage to service the parts
V551613_20394462017-06-27. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. TO UPDATE MODEL TABLE TO CLARIFY JETTA WAGON APPLICABILITY TO TB CONTENT.
V501505_20389812017-03-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. TO UPDATE CLAIM PROCESSING STATEMENT.
TT 55-12-032016-06-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20392122016-06-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20392122016-06-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20389952016-06-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20389952016-06-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20158312008-12-30. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE

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