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Service bulletins for the 2015 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.

1134 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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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.
TT 0115042017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Seach tips to assist in finding DTC information
23Q3 Circular Re2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as during the federal test procedure. The extent of the emissions increase under off-cycle conditions depends upon how the vehicles are driven. Updated SVM Flash procedure.
23Q3 Campaign Ti2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This tip informs the dealers about the updated SVM Flash procedure on the 23Q3 campaign.
On-car-analysis-2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
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
561 065 760 A as2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat.
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 90-11-102017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): This document informs the procedure to remove the production mode setting when it is displayed in the instrument cluster.
V011520 20413292017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Bulletin (Software diagnostic too sensitive): This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue
V201503 20314262017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical Bulletin: High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis. Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document contains the procedure to update the programming on the diagnostic hardware. This document contains the fault codes necessary to check the warranty coverage for servicing this issue.
V011514 20408222017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming, DTCs P0491 and or P2440 stored in the ECM Fault Memory): Current ECM software are causing erroneous faults. This document contains the codes necessary to update the software to diagnose issues
TT 64-14-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): 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.
V011509 20400572017-11-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin: The software was updated to diagnose the Deviation between the calculated and the actual soot mass of the particulate matter trap. The document also contains the fault codes to service the issue, and the Update-Programming Procedure
V201502 20314262017-11-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements
V261504 20394362017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Technical Bulletin: This document contains the fault codes to trouble shoot the Ad Blue Warning and or MIL ON - Ad Blue Leakage at Reductant Injector. Welding process issues of the reductant line connector to the supply line may cause Ad Blue leakage at the reductant injector.
V701501 20400912017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Technical Bulletin: Instrument Panel Creaking Noise issues. This document refers to procedure to fix issues, and fault codes to service such issues
VWC-17-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document reminds dealers that a cable connection is required when performing the 23Q3 emissions recall software update.
TT 00-14-032017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
TT 45-09-032017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tech Tips (Electro ? Steering - DTC 01309 008 ?No Communication with -J500-? is Stored in the ABS/ESP Module Only): This document informs If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the directions in this document using Vehicle Self Diagnosis in Address Word 44 - Steering Assistance:
V911513 20386692017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages): When beginning diagnosis for customer concerns related to functionality of the Car-Net system, it is important to understand that the symptom(s) may not be related to any problem with the vehicle itself. If there are any problems with the AT&T 3G service and/or a service interruption or outage with the Verizon Telematics system, one or more Car-Net functions may be inoperative. This document discusses the diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
V011528 20338052017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid): This document informs that Multiple components SHOULD NOT be replaced for 1 misfiring cylinder. Repeat repairs must be carefully addressed to identify the root cause of the concern. If misfires are determined to be related to a specific component(s) (fuel injector, spark plug, ignition coil), replace only one defective component at a time and re-evaluate the concern

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