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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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Update Bulletin2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 91J7 RCD 510 (Premium 8) Radio Software): This update has been proactively released to address the following: 1. Bluetooth audio runs in mono mode 2. Bluetooth audio level too high/distorted Bugs contained in Level 07 software for certain Premium 08 radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints. The production solution to this issue was an introduction of Level 08 software to prevent certain Bluetooth audio quality complaints CW 42/12.
TT 44-13-042019-04-08. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
TT 44-13-032019-04-08. Service bulletin. TIRES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; WHEELS. Tech Tips (Four Wheel Alignments): This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
TT 00-13-042019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
Profi Outbound R2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. PROFI Dealer Vehicle Information Request Form: This document informs of issues observed in vehicles and the actions that take place to solve those issues.
VWS-13-052019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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.
TT 57-12-032019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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.
V871301 20055662019-04-08. 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.
Control Module R2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
Dealer Letter -2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Volkwagen Note (Warranty Extension for Intake Manifold & Fuel Injectors Certain 2008-2011 Model Year Volkswagen Vehicles with 2.0 TFSI Engine (Engine Codes CBFA & CCTA)): As part of Volkswagen?s ongoing commitment to our environment, and in cooperation with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board, we are informing you of our decision to extend your Emissions Control Systems Warranty for the intake manifold and fuel injectors under specific conditions to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's original in-service date. Volkswagen has determined that, under specific conditions: ? a faulty intake manifold may cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster to illuminate due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this component. and/or ? a faulty fuel injector may cause minor misfire conditions and, in turn, cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster to illuminate due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this component.
V911320 20353132019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Technical Bulletin (RNS 510 DVD Customer Mailing): Map software update proactively released to prevent the Navigation system from freezing, rebooting and/or turning off randomly.
Customer Letter2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; 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.
On-car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On-car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list from customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
On-car-analysis-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
On-car-analysis-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
On-car-analysis-2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
VW Parts Accesso2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
VSS 17-042019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Notification of the 2.0l Gen 2, TDI remediation fix monitoring via the VTA system, in alignment with campaigns 23U4.
24CX2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet.
VHW-17-112019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
TT 0117062019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Informtion to translate O2 sensor values being displayed by the scan tool.
TT 0117012019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Update to existing tip for addressing Kessy vehicles in the AEM flash
TDI Dealer FAQs2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document informs dealers of TDI FAQs, a TDI checklist, and TDI common errors.
V941901-20115212019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Condensation and/or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

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