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Service bulletins for the 2013 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.

1595 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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On car analysis-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
On car analysis-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
On car analysis-2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
V281403 20373862017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults): When diagnosing MIL ON with glow plug pressure sensor DTC?s it important to perform diagnosis prior to replacing the glow plug. This document informs on the procedure to service this issue. 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 90-13-022017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips: This document informs on how to Reset the Inspection Service, and Interval Service.
V271701_20339782017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update existing technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
VIN-4-A-PIN Apri2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
VIN-4-A-PIN Apri2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
VIN-4-A-PIN Apri2017-10-21. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
V011606_20146032017-06-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UPDATE TECHNICAL BULLETIN TO INCLUDE ALL MODELS FOR 2015, 2016, 2017 MODEL YEAR APPLICABILITY.
TT 911117_2031182017-06-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. DIRECTIONS TO DEACTIVATE TRANSPORT SAFEGUARD MODE IN REPLACEMENT RADIOS. NO DIRECTIONS TO ADDRESS THIS IN THE REPAIR MANUAL OR SCAN TOOL.
TT 901204_2030722017-06-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. INSTRUCTIONS TO MANUALLY SET SERVICE INTERNAL MAXIMUM VALUES AFTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, TO PREVENT FALSE MESSAGES TO THE CUSTOMER.
TT 901204_2030722017-06-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. INSTRUCTIONS TO MANUALLY SET SERVICE INTERNAL MAXIMUM VALUES AFTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, TO PREVENT FALSE MESSAGES TO THE CUSTOMER.
VIN-4-A-PIN APRI2017-06-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; SUSPENSION; AIR BAGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ENGINE; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE CUSTOMER STATES CRANK NO START AND/OR IN-TANK FUEL PUMP MAKING NOISE AND POSSIBLY WITH FUEL PUMP FAULTS MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P2407 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL MIL ON, FAULT P2181 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0456 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE WHILE TURNING/ GOING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE ALIGNMENT NOT CORRECT, STEERING OFF CENTER, PULLS, DRIFTS, DURING PDI CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN OPERATING CLUTCH PEDAL CUSTOMER STATES THE A/C SYSTEM DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY CUSTOMER STATES WIND NOISE FROM DRIVERS DOOR/WINDOW GUIDE WATER LEAK FROM SUNROOF/HEADLINER, WATER STAINS ON HEADLINER CUSTOMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ANY KEY FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING STARTING, KESSY, REMOTE BUTTONS)
QUICK TIP PASSAT2017-06-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY. QUICK TIP PASSAT TDI WITH KESSY REMOTE START QUICK TIP V1.2
V011613_20338052017-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. "ENGINE, MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC AID THE MIL IS FLASHING OR ILLUMINATED."
QUICK TIP ECM CO2017-06-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE. QUICK TIP ECM CONNECTOR PIN CONFIGURATION FOR REMOTE START V1.2
TT 57-16-012017-06-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE CHART TO ASSIST THE TECHNICIAN IN DIAGNOSIS OF REMOTE STARTER CONCERNS.
TT 5710042017-06-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UPDATE TO MODEL YEAR APPLICABILITY.
SM 66-20162017-06-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. THIS SPECIAL NOTICE IS TO INFORM DEALERS TO RETURN ALL CLOCKS BUILT PRIOR TO SOFTWARE LEVEL 009 AND HARDWARE LEVEL 006
SM 66-2016-REVIS2017-06-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. THIS SPECIAL NOTICE IS TO INFORM DEALERS TO RETURN ALL CLOCKS BUILT PRIOR TO SOFTWARE LEVEL 006 AND HARDWARE LEVEL 009
20304552016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20304552016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20111642016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TT 91-12-142016-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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