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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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TT 9115052019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
TT 3710032019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
TT 3709032019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
TT 2710022019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
TT 2614022019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Update procedure to reset oxygen sensor adaptations, as a result of erratic test plan function.
TT 0117012019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Updated to address additional model years. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 23Q3/24CV/23U3 campaign
TT 0017022019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Tip demonstrating label information for clarity
VIN-4-A-PIN Sept2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
VIN-4-A-PIN Sept2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
VIN-4-A-PIN Sept2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
VIN-4-A-PIN Sept2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM, MIL-on P0463 and B103E1B stored
Bulletin-69M8 an2019-04-08. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. This communication informs the dealers of details on the Takata parts allocation/ordering.
VWS-11-062019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K), although being performed for the customer, have been submitted erroneously. It is crucial that Volkswagen of America receives accurate claim coding information regarding the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) Program. Accurate claim data enables Volkswagen to assist Dealers to improve their CFM penetration and customer return rates. In addition, it allows VWoA to assess the perceived benefits of the program to our customers. To assist Dealer Service Departments in determining the most appropriate service number and maintenance interval to use, Volkswagen has established the guidelines in this document.
V921204 20248782019-04-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
V441203 20310872019-04-08. Service bulletin. WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment and information on improving vehicle pull/drift using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment and the Hunter GSP9700 balancer with StraightTrak. The general information provided in the bulletin, such as alignment terminologies, warranty information and Vehicle drift/pull diagnosis is not dependent on the alignment equipment and still applies with the use of other alignment equipment. The following topics are addressed in this bulletin: 1. Alignment Terminologies 2. Toe adjustment ?Steering Wheel Off Center (SWOC) 3. Camber adjustment 4. Caster measurement 5. Selective tire placement to improve vehicle pull/drift due to road crown. 6. Warranty
V011232 20313412019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (DTC P0441 Stored in the Engine Control Module): Production tolerance in Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage (DMTL) pump could cause a false flow reading. The production solution to this issue is updated DMTL pumps as of pumps? production date September 2012. 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.
V001206 20157802019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? 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 ? Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks ? Exterior glass, cleaning ? Interior, cleaning ? New vehicle detailing products
Update Bulletin2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 23L3 TDI ECM/EDC Software): This update has been proactively released to ensure installation of latest available ECM / EDC software to address customer satisfaction. The production solution to this issue was new software implemented into production.
TT 96-12-072019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): This document informs of the setup and an overview of the procedure to adapt keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY
TT 91-12-142019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Tech Tips (Radio Inoperative After UPDATE 91J7 SD Card Software Update): This document informs If radio is inoperative after performing UPDATE 91J7 using the correct SD card, start by checking the current software level of the radio. Software level may have changed during update, so software level must be checked again after update has failed.
TT 57-11-112019-04-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY. Tech Tips (Window Convenience Opening / Closing Function): This document informs of the convenience opening and closing function of the windows on Passat and Golf /GTI differs from other models. The left front window switch on the driver?s door is used to raise and lower all windows with the ignition switched OFF. To raise all windows, lift up and hold the driver?s window switch until the windows are in the full up position. Perform the opposite to lower all windows.
TT 57-11-072019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (Valet Key Operation): This document informs the valet key on the 2012-2013 Passat differs from earlier vehicles. The valet key is used to lock the glove box, ski pass-through door (if equipped), and the emergency seat back release cover only. The valet switch in the glove box can be activated to disable the rear lid release switches (including remote function), and then lock the glove box with the valet key. The customer then keeps the plastic valet key and gives the valet the remote flip key.
Dealer Letter an2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 23L3 TDI ECM / EDC Software): This document informs of a upcomming update intended to Proactively install latest version ECM / EDC software for customer satisfaction. The corrective action taken to solve the issue was the intended Software update for ECM / EDC.
TT 26-12-022019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE. Tech Tips (AdBlue Level Reset Procedure): This document informs to reset the AdBlue level indicator after filling, use Guided Fault Finding Function/Component selection to perform the SCR system functions test plan, available under Drivetrain > 01 ? CKRA ? Engine ?J623 > 01-systems capable of self-diagnosis > 01 ? Diesel-direct fuel inj. and glow plug system EDC 17 > 01 ? Engine electronics functions. After starting test plan, make selection to "Set reducing agent fill level to full?.
On-Car Analysis2019-04-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Fuel gauge doesn't read full when the fuel tank is

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