Service bulletins for the 2009 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.
784 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| TB531601 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Rear quarter panel corrosion. |
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| TB401601 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment. |
| TT001601 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Contacting the parts helpline |
| V4016012043146_2 | 2023-03-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Strut or Shock leak assessment. |
| Newsletter | 2022-06-13. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletins. |
| V5515032021354_7 | 2021-02-04. 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_2038993 | 2019-09-10. 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. |
| V581205 2021668 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Technical Bulletin (Rear Doors, Outer Seal, Water Retention at Sill Plate): Rear door seals are retaining water until door is open. Water is collecting between lower door seal and lower body seal of the rear doors. The production solution to this issue was New design rear outer door seals. 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 55-12-03 | 2019-04-08. 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 2021354 | 2019-04-08. 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 2014370 | 2019-04-08. 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 2014645 | 2019-04-08. 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. |
| V581205 2021668 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Rear Doors, Outer Seal, Water Retention at Sill Plate): Rear door seals are retaining water until door is open. Water is collecting between lower door seal and lower body seal of the rear doors. The production solution to this issue was New design rear outer door seals. 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 55-12-03 | 2019-04-01. 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. |
| analysis list 04 | 2019-01-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission |
| V511602-2039000 | 2018-04-16. 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) |
| V581603-2039212 | 2018-04-16. 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 |
| V551612-2039446 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. Corrosion may be found on the folded edge of the hood. Supersedes TB V551603 |
| TT 55-12-03 | 2017-12-14. 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 |
| V661301 2027119 | 2017-12-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces) The surfaces of chrome parts can get damaged in the production process or by external influences. This document discusses options for repairs covered under warranty, and methods to prevent damage. |
| V571504 2038995 | 2017-11-08. 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 2039212 | 2017-11-08. 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 2038981 | 2017-11-08. 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 2039887 | 2017-10-31. 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 2014370 | 2017-10-31. 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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