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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| Fluid Capacity C | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Passat - 2015 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up, and running. |
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| V171402 2037201 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Bulletin (Engine Oil Level): Technicians may find during PDI that the oil level is below the full mark, but still within the hash marks on the engine oil dip stick. All Volkswagen engines are filled to a specific volume before leaving the factory. This level may vary depending on the testing conditions, but will always be within the allowable specification for engine protection. This document also contains a graphic showing the difference between oil levels in the dip stick. |
| V461405 2010245 | 2017-10-21. 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 2015173 | 2017-10-21. 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. |
| V001408 2036935 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery): Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs of the difference between the two and includes info about the MDI cables included in the by-pack |
| V001407 2036935 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (By-Pack At Delivery): Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs of the difference |
| V001406 2015780 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs on the service a vehicle shouold received when it has successfully reached a dealership. ? 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 |
| TT 44-14-02 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. Tech Tips (ABS/TPMS light is on due to wheel speed sensor fault as a result of the Front Wheel Bearing / Wheel Speed Sensor swapping issue): This document informs of the Damage caused from swapping the speed sensors left to right (or vice versa) during diagnosis. |
| TT 32-14-01 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. This document also contains advice on the installation of these devices |
| VWM-14-03 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Maintenance Information (Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer): This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program for Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Diesel Engines. |
| VWM-14-02 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. Maintenance Information (Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program - Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer): This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program for all Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Gasoline Engines. |
| VW 2015 Tire Cha | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. TIRES; WHEELS. 2015 Tire Chain Information: This document informs what tires can still function with chains on them. The document also had a "TIRE CHAIN RESTRICTION DISCLOSURE LETTER" |
| V941403 2011521 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue. |
| On-Car Analysis | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: MIL?on |
| On-Car Analysis | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: MIL?on |
| Maintenance Sche | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. 2015 Volkswagen Passat Maintenance Schedule For USA 3.6L Engine. Schedule from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles |
| Maintenance Sche | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2015 Volkswagen Passat Maintenance Schedule For USA 2.0L TDI Engine. Schedule from 10,000 miles to 130,000 miles |
| Maintenance Sche | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. 2015 Volkswagen Passat Maintenance Schedule For USA 1.8L TSI Engine. Schedule from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles |
| VWC-17-04 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document informs dealers of a sales preparation program for new, unused, unsold model year 2015 Volkswagen 2.0L TDI vehicles in dealer stock with less than 1,000 miles. |
| V271701_2033978 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update existing technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability. |
| V231702_2041118 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Update fuel sampling requirement and update Touareg parts table. |
| V001706_2033708 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability |
| V001705_2047422 | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Extended Inspection Instruction for Dealer Stock Vehicles with Less than 1000 miles |
| VIN-4-A-PIN Apri | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM |
| VIN-4-A-PIN Apri | 2017-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.