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Service bulletins for the 2014 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.

1567 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Ref. - Reflash U2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level. The latest corresponding technical bulletins that address the issues, and concerns that have been had with the vehicles.
TT 0115072018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Alternative repair direction to address DTC P1386 on the 2.5l engine. Update to include Beetle and Beetle convertible applicability.
Update Bulletin2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. UPDATE Technical Bulletin 37J2 UPDATE - AQ250 TCM Software (FED_EMS): This update has been proactively released to prevent harsh shifting and perceived hesitation.
Update 021220162018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
VIN-4-A-PIN 2-32018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
VIN-4-A-PIN01062018-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
V191602 20225492018-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update model year applicability.
V261604 20411102018-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. Update model year 2015 and 2016 Touareg and include VIN ranges.
V271301 20339782017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Generator Replacement): This document informs of Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing. From this condition one or more of the following symptoms are possible * Discharged Battery * No Start * Battery Indicator illuminated in Instrument Cluster * "Low Voltage" DTCs in various control modules * Engine noise * Accessory Drive Belt damaged or missing If a generator is replaced, there must be a confirmed failed GFF Test Plan available, or in the event of a mechanical failure of the component, complete and detailed documentation of the reason for the replacement, which must be submitted into the warranty claim comments.
TT 91-13-082017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tech Tips (Car-Net Operating Control Unit (OCU) Service Guidelines & General Information): This document informs of the requirements necessary for the software not to have an critical error.
TT 91-13-09 7-182017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Car-Ne Operating Control Unit (OCU) Not Available in ODIS Self-Test Menu): On 2014 Passat, ODIS Service does not display 75 - Emergency call module & comm unit in the self-test menu. To correct the issue, a file must be updated and a Hotfix needs to be installed. This document informs how to update the file, and install the hotfix
TT 91-13-09 7-192017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Car-Net Operating Control Unit (Address Word 75) Not Available in ODIS Self-Test Menu): On some 2014 Volkswagen vehicles equipped with CarNet, ODIS may not display 75 - Emergency call module & comm unit in the self-test menu. Users may also receive an error message when running OCU function tests. To correct these issues, a file within ODIS must be updated and a Hotfix needs to be installed. This document informs how to update, and install the hotfix.
V911314 20343092017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information): This document informs of installation methods to prevent corruption of software while diagnosing vehicle parts, and servicing vehicles
TT 0115042017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information
On-car-analysis-2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
TT 57-10-112017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs If a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting the test plan through GFF or through Vehicle Self Diagnosis in adaptation channel 99. Failure to deactivate factory mode will create a concern where the door locks will not lock and/or unlock with the switch and/or the remotes.
V001409 20280592017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Prepaid PDI Time Units): Listed in the table within this document are the time units used in the calculation of the Prepaid PDI (PPDI) payment through model year 2015
V911407 20378732017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Technical Bulletin (RNS 510 Welcome Screen Image Distorted): The customer may complain that the image of the RNS 510 welcome screen is distorted or shifted as seen in this document's example. This document contains the procedure which corrects the concerns listed above by updating the RNS 510 to the latest software 5378. 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.
561 065 760 A as2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat.
TT 24-13-032017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Engine Control Module Fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder?): This document informs that DTC P130A ?Hide Cylinder? indicates that excessive misfiring has occurred. As a result, the ECM has turned off a fuel injector to prevent catalyst damage. To address this fault, diagnose and repair all misfire concerns that are present. Repairing the other faults will resolve the P130A.
TT 90-14-022017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Inspection Service Reminder, ?Inspect Now? Message): If an ?Inspect Now? message is displayed in the vehicle?s MFI, check the value of the inspection service reminder. Note that the inspection service reminder is different than the oil change service reminder and is reset independently from the oil change service reminder. To reset the inspection service reminder after completing an inspection service, perform the applicable procedure within this document.
Update Bulletin2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (97AO Fuse Box Washers): As a result of the fuse box weld pin length used during production, the fuse box wiring harness could come in contact with the fuse box weld pins. The UPDATE refered to in this document ensures the proper weld pin dimensions for the engine fuse box with the procedure to service the issue
On-Car Analysis2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: MIL?on
On-Car Analysis2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: MIL?on
TT 91-14-022017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tech Tips (MDI Functions with iPhone 5 Variants (5, 5c, 5s and iPad fourth generation, iPod Nano seventh generation)): The Apple iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5s, as well as the iPad 4th generation and iPod Nano 7th generation use a proprietary ?Lightning? connector that is different than the 30-pin dock connector found on previous iPhone and iPad/iPod models. A new MDI cable (?MDI Adapter Cable ? Lightning Charger?) is now available through the VW Accessories eCatalog that is made for use with iPhone 5 variants as well as the previously mentioned iPad/iPod models. This cable should provide full functionality on any vehicle equipped with a UMI (Unified Multimedia Interface). On MY 13 and older vehicles equipped with an MDI, the software level of the MDI must be at or above SW 240 (see Technical Bulletin 2024337) in order to be fully functional.

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