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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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ODIS2019-04-15. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Dealer Communication - ODIS Service Takata Airbag Recall Hotfix "Resolved".
V241704 20451382019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Ensure correct intake manifold is installed on engine, refer to ETKA.
V941901-20115212019-04-15. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
V271901-20118942019-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
TT 90 11 012019-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
Gasoline Engine2019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
ODIS2019-04-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS. Dealer Communication - ODIS Service TDI Flash & Takata Airbag Recall
V241705 20473632019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Information only. Replacement intake manifolds for CCTA engines have an improved intake manifold flap valve -N316.The new -N316- valve has 3 hose ports rather than 2 (See Figure 1), requiring a fresh air line be installed during intake manifold replacement. This fresh air line will prevent dirt and debris from contaminating the -N316- solenoid.
V241709 20451382019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure part number andVW literature ordering address
V131703 20443502019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
V001713 20338462019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
TT 3710032019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
TT 3709032019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
TT 2710022019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
Bulletin-69M8 an2019-04-08. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation/ordering.
V921204 20248782019-04-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
TT 21-10-012019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with a diagram which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not for diagnosis on the Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine (Engine Codes BPY, CCTA, CBFA) to the testing of the N75
Reference Guide2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
Reference Guide2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Engine Control Module Updates: This document informs of complaints, and the software updates/Tech Bulletins associated with servicing engine control module issues:
Reference Guide2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
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.
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 96-12-062019-04-08. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips ("Steering Column Defective? Message on MFI): Be aware that the MFI message ?Steering Column Defective? does not necessary indicate the electronic steering column lock (ESCL) requires replacement. This document informs of what faults to check to that may indicate a concern with the comfort module.

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