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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| V4016012043146_2 | 2023-03-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Strut or Shock leak assessment. |
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| V0017062033708_8 | 2022-10-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. update to required vehicle wash shampoo. |
| 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. |
| V5718012042955-6 | 2020-12-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Update to include additional components in parts table. |
| V5718012042955-5 | 2020-12-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information. |
| V0017062033708-6 | 2020-10-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability. |
| V0017062033708-5 | 2020-10-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability. |
| V571703 2041749 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Updated production solution and additional repair instruction. |
| 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. |
| TT 57-12-07 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Tech Tips (Front Door Seal Alignment): When replacing a front door seal on a 2012/2013 Passat, it is important to make sure the seal is properly aligned. This document informs how to check if a door seal is properly aligned. |
| Dealer Letter an | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Micro Switch for Oil Level): Volkswagen would like to inform dealers of an upcoming UPDATE. The update addresses Micro Switch for Oil Level. Continuous illumination of the ?oil level low? displayed in the MFI after oil has been properly filled caused missing signal to instrument cluster as hood is opened and closed. This signal is necessary to reset the oil level indicator in the instrument cluster as provided by the micro switch contained in the lower hood latch. The micro switch was not originally part of the vehicle build configuration of the 3.6L Passat SE model. The corrective action taken was to Install micro switch into the lower portion of hood latch. |
| TT 57-12-13 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. SEATS; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. Tech Tips (Releasing the Rear Seat Backrest from Inside the Vehicle): If you are unable to open the trunk for any reason, the rear seat backrest can be released from inside the vehicle to access the emergency trunk release. This document informs of the procedure to access the emergency trunk release. |
| V441307 2031087 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Vehicle Drift-Pull): The information provided in this bulletin is intended to assist technicians maximize the use of the approved diagnostic tire balancers to improve vehicle drift/pull. 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 57-12-07 | 2019-04-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Tech Tips (Front Door Seal Alignment): When replacing a front door seal on a 2012/2013 Passat, it is important to make sure the seal is properly aligned. This document informs how to check if a door seal is properly aligned. |
| 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 |
| analysis list 05 | 2019-01-07. Service bulletin. INTERIOR LIGHTING; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles |
| V661803_2027119 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability. |
| VIN-4-A-PIN 7-31 | 2018-02-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; INTERIOR LIGHTING; STRUCTURE:BODY. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Customer states the oil light is on |
| 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. |
| V601401 2019568 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. 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. |
| V001503 2040590 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Paint Defect - Water Migration Under the RAPGARD): Water migration under the RAPGARD® can be mistaken as a paint defect when in fact it is only moisture trapped in the clear coat of the paint. This document discusses. - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Inspecting for water migration in areas where RAPGARD was removed. - Examples of water migration after the RAPGARD is removed |
| V001502 2015780 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document refers to a pre check inspection on the quality of a vehicle such as - Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) - Shipping damage - Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) - Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Vehicles are shipped with RAPGARD. This self-adhering plastic product is applied in certain areas of the vehicle and is designed to provide protection from all types of possible damages. - Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks - Exterior glass, cleaning - Interior, cleaning - New vehicle detailing products |
| TT 57-14-01 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Tech Tips: In Extreme Outside Cold Temperatures the Front Door Latches May Freeze (due to moisture), Preventing Door Latch from Operating. This document gives a procedure to service this issue |
| V571506 2041749 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Technical Bulletin (Door Arrester (Door Check Rod/Door Check Strap) Noisy or Defective): The document informs of The condition being caused by water ingress into the door arrester that accumulates in the arrester boot and freezes during cold weather conditions. The ice built up around the door arrester slider spring prevents it from compressing during door opening and closing operation and the spring will eventually wear through the plastic slider and damage the check rod. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available. |
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