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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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V4016012043146_42025-12-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
V4616012043146_32025-08-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
V4019012028353_122025-04-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Front suspension noisy, spring rubs on strut perch.
4413072023-10-16. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Supersedes T.B. V441306 dated November 22, 2013 to change Service Number from 4440 to 4405. For information on Alignment, please see Tech Tip 44 13 03 ? Alignment Overview.
Edition1072023-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT. VW Elsa Newsletter
Edition412023-09-18. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. VW Elsa Newsletter
TT4414022023-07-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. This can be the due to the Encoder Ring being ground down on the wheel bearing hub unit, resulting in a damaged part.
TT4413032023-07-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SUSPENSION. This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
TB4413052023-06-26. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; WHEELS. Four Wheel Alignment and Vehicle Drift-Pull Overview
TB4413042023-06-26. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS; SUSPENSION. Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull
TB4413032023-06-26. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STEERING; SUSPENSION. Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull
TB4413022023-06-26. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SUSPENSION. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment, Hunter GSP9700 with StraighTrak (VAS 6230x ) and John Bean RFV2000 with OptiLine (VAS 6311A) diagnostic balancer. The alignment information provided in this bulletin is not limited to the Hunter alignment equipment, and still applies with the use of other Volkswagen approved alignment equipment. The diagnostic procedure for selective tire placement, to improve vehicle drift/pull, will require the use of one of the diagnostic balancers previously mentioned.
V401901-20283532019-04-15. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Front suspension noise repair.
V401901-20283532019-04-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Front suspension noise repair.
V441305 20310872019-04-01. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; WHEELS. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment and Vehicle Drift-Pull Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided in this bulletin is also intended to assist technicians in obtaining the correct alignment results, and maximize the use of the alignment, and tire balancer equipment. Vehicle alignment should always be performed based on the information published in the service manual.
V401901-20283532019-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SUSPENSION. Front suspension noise repair.
V441304 20310872017-12-14. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. This Technical Service Bulletin is divided into four (4) Sections: Section I: Alignment overview & Steering Wheel Off Center (SWOC). Section 2: Drift/pull concerns at Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI). Section 3: Customer concerns for vehicle drift/pull Section 4: Volkswagen approved diagnostic balancers to address vehicle drift/pull
TT 44-13-032017-11-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; WHEELS. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments
V401601 20431462017-10-31. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER. Technical Bulletin about a customer concern stating that customer observed one or more of the shocks/struts appearing to have an oil leak. Document contains examples of Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assessments
V461405 20102452017-10-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin (Vibration or Noise When Braking): Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. 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.
V461406 20151732017-10-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration): When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: ? Brake pedal pulsation ? Vibration felt in vehicle body ? Steering wheel shakes For brake vibration or pulsation concerns, brake disc machining is allowed between 6 and 12 months or 6,000 and 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the warranty in service date. 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.
VIN-4-A-PIN APRI2017-06-26. Service bulletin. STEERING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. 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 P2407 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES NOISE FORM THE ENGINE/TURBO 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 INTERIOR "A" PILLAR TRIM IS LOOSE CUSTOMER STATES WIND NOISE FROM DRIVERS DOOR/WINDOW GUIDE CUSTOMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ANY KEY FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING STARTING, KESSY, REMOTE BUTTONS)
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)
EDITION 922016-06-22. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
20310872016-06-13. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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