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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

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

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Only bulletins with component: Electrical system are shown. Show all

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TT 27 18 012018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Update to model year applicability and Battery testing information.
A971861 2013504-2018-09-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
VIN-4-A-PIN Sept2018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
TT9116132018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Updated diagnostic direction to address new concerns in regards to Apply CarPlay Connection on MIBII equipped vehicles. Update models and model year applicability.
TT2717052018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. J428 adaptation to address loss of function after repairs
TT2717032018-04-16. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR; LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information to assist with preventing calibration errors
TT0017032018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
TT911609 20443142018-03-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Repair direction to address fault code B201A that sets after replacement of the J794 infotainment module. Include model year 2017 for all models with MIB2 radios
TT571601 20443052018-03-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Diagnostic reference chart to assist the technician in diagnosis of remote starter concerns, updated to reflect the module being addressed.
VIN-4-A-PIN July2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. MIL-on P0420 and/or P0430 in the ECM
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
TT 91-16-132018-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Update to service information in regards to cable port connection
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
On-car-analysis-2017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. MIL-on fault P2407 in the ECM
561 065 760 A as2017-12-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat.
TT 91-16-122017-11-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Update to include model year 2017. Information addressed correction to test plan information to address loading of SWaP keys into a new 5F module.
TT 91-16-132017-11-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Clarification of Apple CarPlay operation in conjunction with USB port operation by location to aid in diagnostics.
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.
V911512 20423432017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Technical Bulletin (Discover Media and MIB2 PQ Composition Media Radio Malfunctions): This document discusses customer reporting of the following symptoms. -Infotainment system freezes or reboots -Infotainment system turns off at random -Navigation system malfunctions or is inoperative -Navigation announcements speak in German -Adjustment of subwoofer settings sporadically unavailable in setup menu -Sirius radio issues -Compass display in instrument cluster is erratic or malfunctions -Crackling or static noise from speakers -Park pilot is inoperative or unavailable -Automatic clock update for Daylight Savings Time malfunctions -Abnormal sound output and/or delayed sound output from speakers -Android Auto malfunctions or is inoperative The software procedure resolves the concern(s) specified above by updating the MIB2 PQ radio software to the latest level 0245. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
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
TT 27-16-022017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control.
VOS-16-042017-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. ODIS Service Installation Phase 2 ? Software Installation & Configuration Instructions

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