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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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VWS-13-052019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Warranty Information (Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations): Volkswagen DoubleCheck Labor Operations for All VW Models Except Routan ElsaWeb/Pro was updated on August 12, 2013 with the following Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operations for all Volkswagen models except Routan. This document informs where in ElsaWeb/Pro this information can be located.
V871301 20055662019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An 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. 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.
TT 57-12-032019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (Remote Loses Programming): Customers may complain the remote no longer operates. This document informs of the procedure to synchronize the remote and allow operation.
Customer Letter2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Volkswagen Note (Updated Navigation System Software to Enhance Radio Stability 2013 Model Year Volkswagen Vehicles with RNS510 Radio): This document informs about a software update that will help enhance the stability of the customers vehicle RNS510 radio navigation system.
V001304 20344072019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Choosing Service Numbers ? Transmission and Drivetrain): To ensure that customer concerns are being properly addressed, Volkswagen created a reference Service Numbers example sheet available for customer concerns/technician findings. Proper Service Number usage will ensure customer concerns/technician findings are properly addressed allowing for more accurate and timely repair information, Required Vehicle Updates and Technical Bulletins.
TT 80-13-012019-04-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (Passat-Blower Motor-Fault Diagnosis): If the vehicle comes in with a blower concern, check for DTCs. If DTCs are found, use the table in this document to diagnose the concern.
VW Parts Accesso2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
TDI Dealer FAQs2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document informs dealers of TDI FAQs, a TDI checklist, and TDI common errors.
On-car-analysis-2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
V401901-20283532019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SUSPENSION. Front suspension noise repair.
TT 90 19 012019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EQUIPMENT. Instructions to address oil sensor warning.
TT 26 16 012019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. AdBlue® mixture specification update when using refractometer
SM 44-2017 EN2019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
TT 91 19 012019-03-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
TT 15 18 012019-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Balance shaft direction for debris issues.
customer letter2019-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. 23Z3 pre-notification_customer
2-0L TDI Settlem2019-03-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2.0L TDI Settlement Deadline 12/30/2018 - Important Reminders
analysis list 082019-01-07. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; INTERIOR LIGHTING. On-car analysis list from August 25th, 2015
analysis list 052019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; INTERIOR LIGHTING; BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
analysis list 072018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
analysis list 072018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
TT 96 12 032018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Loss of 15 power defeat process.
TT 00 18 022018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. DTC Status Bit Definitions.
VW Diagnostic Co2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. VW Diagnostic Content V2.36.5 Released
VW Diagnostic Co2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Critical VW Diagnostic Content Update 2.36.5_Delayed

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