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Service bulletins for the 2008 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.

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

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V001404 20103802017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
V871402 20055662017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor. If the odor is noticeable in the vehicle when the engine is not turned on, the cause may be mold and mildew in the passenger compartment, and not be related to the A/C system. All other possible sources of the odor must be investigated before this document can be performed. This document contains the procedure for the VW method to remove musty odors
V011407 20146032017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin This Technical Bulletin details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any Technical Bulletin (TSB) / Required Vehicle Update (RVU).
V011408 20148152017-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin The use of contaminated gasoline, seasonal fuel changes (summer/winter fuel) or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or more of the following conditions: -Excessive accumulation of deposits on intake valves, intake manifold, fuel injectors and combustion chambers. -Engine runs rough after cold start. -Excessive engine cranking time. -Stumbles while driving. -Rough engine idle. -Loss of engine performance. -Poor fuel economy. This document informs of the procedure for the vehicle if it is diagnoised with poor quality gas
V871401 20055662017-12-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Condensation is a normal characteristic in all A/C systems. If odor is noticeable continue to follow this document. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC? III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189B) and AIRCO-CLEAN? Ultrasonic HVAC Treatment (30208). All other cleaning methods are no longer permitted. 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.
V941402 20115212017-12-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic changes. This document discusses necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
V011705 20186522017-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Update parts table.
V131701-20467802017-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Idler roller for ribbed bely now available as a parts kit.
V201701 20314262017-11-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update Parts Table.
V241703 20451382017-11-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Remove engine coolant from parts table.
TT 90-11-102017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): This document informs the procedure to remove the production mode setting when it is displayed in the instrument cluster.
V201503 20314262017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical Bulletin: High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis. Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue.
V241505 20381612017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Intake manifold runner position sensor issues): This document informs what repairs are needed to fix the issue. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue.
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.
V871506 20199472017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
V871508 20055662017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
V921502 20262532017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the windshield, rear window and wiper blades, should be checked first. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
TT 21-10-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; POWER TRAIN. Tech Tips: The document discusses the conditions of when turbo can to be fixed or replaced
TT 19-13-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Tech Tips (Coolant Leak or Repeat Coolant Leak from the Water Pump Area): The document informs to inspect for issues, and why issues may happen. It also notes how to fix the issue, and other issues that could happen while repairing the issue
TT 64-14-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): 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.
V201502 20314262017-11-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements
V241504 20381612017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. Technical Bulletin: This document has the fault codes to trouble shoot Intake Manifold Faults. It also contains the claim codes for warranty coverage
V641502 20398872017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative): 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. This document contains the fault codes, and procedure to service these issues
VWR-17-012017-11-08. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. This document reminds dealers that Takata SDI Frontal Airbag Inflators replaced with the 69M9 Safety Recall will not be requested for return through the Warranty Parts Portal but will be requested for return through the Takata XPO Return Program.

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