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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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2113022023-07-31. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM.
TT7014012023-07-31. Service bulletin. SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEATS. The removal and installation of the headliner on the Passat can be time consuming and difficult in some areas. Properly installing the headliner, seals and pillar trims will alleviate many issues that would normally be attributed to a headliner cut to short.
TT6913032023-07-31. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; TRAILER HITCHES; SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. Seat belt tensioner igniter 1 (N153 for driver side and N154 for passenger side) and belt force limiter (G551 for driver side and G552 for passenger side) are located in the seat belt retractor assembly, while seat belt tensioner igniter 2 (N297 for driver side and N298 for passenger side) is located in the seat belt end fitting. The connector for N297/N298 can be accessed by removing B-pillar trim and pulling back carpet slightly.
TT6913022023-07-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. If Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) basic settings will not complete after module replacement, start by checking coax connector for fleece mat at module. Ensure coax cable is completely seated in connector housing and connector is properly seated in module.
TT6913012023-07-31. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK; AIR BAGS. If airbag faults B10B300 OR 03551 are stored, DO NOT replace airbag components for these faults, refer to TT45-11-01?.
TT6813012023-07-31. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. If a finger/tab is missing on the 2013 Passat center console cup holder, replace the cup holder trim AND try to locate the missing finger in the center console. If found, tape the loose finger to the cup holder trim for warranty part return.
TT6414022023-07-31. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex® ITEM 09117.
9613012023-07-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start (KESSY) Module Replacement
9414032023-07-24. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
9414022023-07-24. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
9414012023-07-24. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
9214022023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. Washer Level Sensor
9214012023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. Wiper Motor Noisy or Inoperative
9213022023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
9212042023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
9114092023-07-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Update Programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)
9114032023-07-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. RNS 315 Navigation Radio Software Update for Locking, Rebooting, Switches Off at Random
91131202023-07-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. RNS 510 DVD Customer Mailing (U.S. Only)
9113122023-07-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
9113102023-07-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
9113092023-07-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Satellite Radio Overview
9113042023-07-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Update programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)
9113032023-07-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Update programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)
8714092023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
8714072023-07-24. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. Water /Snow in Blower Housing

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