2021 Volkswagen Passat technical service bulletins
358 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2021 Volkswagen Passat, including 2 warranty extensions.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the...
- Prevent Sporatic Misfire Faults.
- Checking engine oil level.
- Reprogramming Control Module process
- Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses
- Condensation
- Engine missfire diagnostic aid
- Identifying and Mixing Volkswagen Engine Coolants
- When replacing Evaporative Emissions System components, it is not always necessary to replace the entire...
- Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- Suggested fuel additive
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- Repair or Replace Information
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts...
- Replacement instruction
- Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- Differences between a leak and seepage
- Clean and install an additional plastic "ring" to prevent ingress of dirt,hair
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- Inquiries
- Multiple campaign closures dealer communication.
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
- Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators...
- Assessment of Damage to steering wheel leather
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
- Diagnosis for Excessive Current Draw.
- A "How To" activate Car Net® 2.0
- Replace Door Lock and Cap.
- Warranty Instruction and guidance
- Alignment sheet submission.
- Coolant Bleed Procedure
- Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
- EVAP and Leak Detection Pump replacement components.
- G12Evo can now be mixed with previous coolants.
- Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
- How to measure engine oil consumption.
- Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
- Proper engine oil level before leaving the factory.
- Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
- A list of suggested fuel stations
- GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- Activation
- How to activate CAR NET including additional diagnostics
- What to do if customer mentions water droplet within tail lights.
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards (U.S. Only)
- Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form
- How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Quality Standards
- Brake Repair or Replacement Information
- EVAP Components replacement
- Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
- CV Boot replacement
- Water migration under the RAPGARD® protection when vehicle arrives at dealership.
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication for...
- Internal Moisture Accumulation
- Moisture witin rear tail lamp assembly
- HVAC duct cleaning and deodorizing
- Engine Oil Standards
- Lack of paint under roof
- Additional reporting
- Green Light Does Not Illuminate
- Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- Inspecting sensors for damage
- How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement
- Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool
- Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick
- A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- Fluid requirements
- Wind & Water Leak Checking
- Fuel additive to help with misfire faults
- Recommended Gasoline Quality
- Manual transmission noise diagnosing
- Battery testing
- Car-net® 2.0 may not fully complete the initial Register and Pairing process (R&P) after removal of
- Phyical condensation within Taillamp cluster is an optical phenomenon and does not affect the function of...
- Mandatory Fastener Replacement
- Engine Replacement Tip
- Engine Assembly Tip
- Engine Oil Pressure-Priming
- Engine oil quality standards
- Forigen objects inside seat belt buckle
- VW Engine oil quality standards
- Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) updated to adjust Flush machine...
- A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
- Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns
- Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
- Paint inspection during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure
- Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger
- Flushing an R1234YF A/C circuit using a flush machine
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Helpline & Parts Dept
- Brake repair or replacement instruction.
- Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
- Brake Disc (rotor) instruction for resurfacing following Volkswagen Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual.
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program for specific cars.
- Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
- Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
- Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
- Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
- Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
- Gasoline fuel additive
- Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
- Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
- Notifying customers they can take advantage of complimentary safe and secure after their complimentary...
- Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.
- Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing.
- This Document was revised
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Generator Replacement
- Recall
- EVAP components available separately or as an assembly.
- Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments (excludes Routan & ID.4).
- This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-01
- VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment
- Water migration underneath transportation covering (RAPGARD).
- Driver Seat, Memory Set procedure.
- Required Alignment Submission form.
- Taillight Cluster Condensation
- Park Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings
- Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger
- ACC Calibration Process
- A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
- Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
- Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates
- Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil ) excluding Routan & ID.4attachments
- Battery adaptation when battery labels are missing
- Update to the transport mode removal test plan under the Service title.
- MIB3 CarPlay Connectivity Issues.
- Update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments
- Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance
- Minimum battery charger requirements during software updates
- Additional instruction before replacing A/C compressor
- This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software
- Engine oil consumption measurement.
- Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments
- Gasoline quality check
- Brake repair or replace worksheet.
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction
- Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking
- Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation
- This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06. Revised to reflect the Vehicle Eligibility
- Gasoline quality.
- VW engine oil specifications
- Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.
- Auto Trans fluid requirements.
- Checking engine oil during PDI.
- This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06
- Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen
- Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
- Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen
- VW engine oil specifications
- Engine oil pressure priming.
- Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and...
- Battery Testing and Charging using recommended VW test equipment.
- Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.
- Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- This dealer memo is an informational memo explaining the new mobile app (formerly Car-Net app) as well as...
- Parking Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings.
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- Condensation in Taillight Cluster.
- Engine oil consumption measurement
- Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw.
- Update
- Update model and model year applicability, introduce new coolant G12Evo.
- Instructional document regarding the installation of a hotfix for the ODIS service software
- Modified diagnosis for Car Netî 2.0
- Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
- Water under transportation wrapping appears as paint defect
- This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
- Bake Vibration, Pulsation, Noise when braking during PDI
- Battery testing using VW special tools, updated to include additional model year applicability and include...
- Explanation of error message received from scan tool when erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in...
- This Document was revised to include 2022 Model Year information
- Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM
- Update to model year applicability.
- Diagnostic assistance for Hands free calling, Voice commands, Emergency call and Communication.
- Additional safety related Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
- Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM
- Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM
- KESSY equipped Key Adaptation, updated to add model year applicability.
- Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM
- Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
- Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM
- Republication of archived technical tip for water leak testing fixture.
- Ready status for J949 Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit
- SD creator instruction, updated to include model year 2022.
- MIB3 Infotainment software update
- Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
- MIB3 Infotainment software update.
- A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit
- Vehicle delivery by-pack instruction.
- Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Software Version Management (SVM)
- Properly checking and reading engine oil level instruction
- Navigation for addressing incorrect Part direction.
- Reverse gear function note.
- Prism mirror Owner's manual
- R1234YF a/c
- Alarm installation instructions
- This dealer memo is an informational memo regarding that MY21 Passats will only have Remote Start...
- Removing musty odor from A/C system
- Liquid Applied Transit Coating Removal Process
- Liquid Applied Transit Coating Removal Process
- New document
- Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both...
- Although the front passenger seat belt is compliant with regulatory requirements, Volkswagen has developed...
- Parts ordering information
- A/C system flush instruction
- Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- A/C cap leak diagnosis.
- Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
- Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
- Calibration Mirror(s) information for special tool VAS 6430
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021
- This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year
- New Doc
- Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
- Data link diagnostics and tips
- A/C requirements, update to title.
- Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
- Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do...
- Battery testing
- Additional Maintenance Items: Dust & Pollen Filter: Change ""40,000 miles or 2 years, whichever occurs...
- Updated key ordering protocol
- Instruction on how to create S/D cards used to update programming on various control modules.
- MQB3 Radio feature explanation.
- New Document
- Update to include additional components in parts table.
- Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
- Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- How to remove paint protection during Perfect Delivery Inspection.
- Engine oil level checking, updated to include model year 2021
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed if they meet the criteria.
- Mandatory fastener.
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
- Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed
- Metadata update.
- Recall Reminder Part Labels
- Metadata adjustment.
- To include additional model year applicability and procedural steps for A.C. line pin removal & installation.
- CarNet, No green light at PDI
- Changed title to: 2021 vw
- Water Migration Under the RAPGARDÃÂî transportation protection
- Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.
- Apple Car Play Information
- Updated to include 2021 Model year applicability.
- Updated to include model year 2021
- Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
- Voltage Drop Testing
- Voltage Drop Testing.
- Generator replacement, updated to include model years 2020 & 2021
- By-pack instruction for PDI, include additional model year applicability.
- Car-Net requirement at PDI.
- Car-Net OCU information.
- Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only) All Model Years
- Addressing no green light for Car-Net.
- Car-Net technical handling.
- Installation of original remote start feature accessory
- Installation of original remote start feature accessory.
- Airbag Issues.
- Release Notes Supplement.
- Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.
- Customer Goodwill Package.
- This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue...
- Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance Plans Interim AdBlue Refills -? Diesel Engines Model Year...
- Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
- Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer
- This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen...
- Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
- Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
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