Skip to content1996 VOLKSWAGEN Passat
1 Recalls for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Passat
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRICAL PART OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987. |
1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Passat
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-12 | exhaust/emission |
150 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Passat
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-06 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10681805 | |||
| 2011-07-04 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10410385 | |||
| 2010-11-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10365537 | |||
| 2008-08-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ODI Number: 10238766 | |||
| 2008-08-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10236875 | |||
| 2008-06-02 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10229638 | |||
| 2008-01-04 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10213657 | |||
| 2007-11-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10210117 | |||
| 2006-10-27 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10171999 | |||
| 2006-08-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10165211 | |||
| 2006-07-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 10162287 | |||
| 2006-03-16 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10152844 | |||
| 2005-12-08 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10144801 | |||
| 2005-11-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10145318 | |||
| 2005-08-24 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
ODI Number: 10134538 | |||
| 2005-08-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10132058 | |||
| 2005-04-26 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10118453 | |||
| 2005-05-02 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10119386 | |||
| 2005-03-17 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10114224 | |||
| 2005-01-11 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 10107187 | |||
| 2004-12-27 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10104595 | |||
| 2004-12-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10102658 | |||
| 2004-10-24 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10096291 | |||
| 2004-09-20 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10092792 | |||
| 2004-09-12 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10090874 | |||
| 2004-07-02 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10080328 | |||
| 2004-01-20 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10055343 | |||
| 2004-01-09 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10052744 | |||
| 2003-12-02 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 10044276 | |||
| 2003-10-27 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10043636 | |||
| 2003-09-23 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10040389 | |||
| 2003-09-10 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10038578 | |||
| 2003-09-09 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10037569 | |||
| 2003-08-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10036873 | |||
| 2003-07-10 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 10026987 | |||
| 2003-08-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10026984 | |||
| 2003-06-18 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10024379 | |||
| 2003-05-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10020684 | |||
| 2003-05-19 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
ODI Number: 10020129 | |||
| 2001-04-08 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10006395 | |||
| 2002-11-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8022653 | |||
| 2002-10-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 8021931 | |||
| 2002-12-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 8023644 | |||
| 2002-11-21 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 8023146 | |||
| 2002-11-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 8022782 | |||
| 2002-10-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 8021577 | |||
| 2002-08-29 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 8017606 | |||
| 2002-10-15 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 8020842 | |||
| 2002-10-15 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 8020841 | |||
| 2002-07-22 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 8014457 | |||
| 2002-03-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8006366 | |||
| 1996-03-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 980850 | |||
| 2001-03-12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 882744 | |||
| 2000-08-17 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 868065 | |||
| 2000-06-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 863518 | |||
| 2000-01-31 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 855765 | |||
| 2000-02-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 856474 | |||
| 2000-01-21 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 855297 | |||
| 2000-02-01 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 855950 | |||
| 2000-04-21 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 860750 | |||
| 2000-02-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 856295 | |||
| 1999-10-21 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 851352 | |||
| 2000-01-18 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 855064 | |||
| 1999-09-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 849411 | |||
| 1999-08-17 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 845183 | |||
| 1999-08-20 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 845552 | |||
| 1999-08-26 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 845918 | |||
| 1999-03-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 835534 | |||
| 1999-02-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 835109 | |||
| 1999-03-12 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 835778 | |||
| 1999-07-13 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 842247 | |||
| 1999-01-05 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 833011 | |||
| 1999-01-15 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 833623 | |||
| 1998-11-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 830963 | |||
| 1998-03-19 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 822039 | |||
| 1997-05-19 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 812354 | |||
| 1997-01-22 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 807961 | |||
| 1997-03-25 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 810403 | |||
| 1996-09-25 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 802921 | |||
| 2002-11-07 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 769410 | |||
| 2002-11-07 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 769409 | |||
| 2002-11-07 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 769407 | |||
| 2002-11-07 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 769406 | |||
| 2002-10-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 769101 | |||
| 2002-10-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 768889 | |||
| 1998-09-18 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 780452 | |||
| 2002-10-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 768806 | |||
| 2002-10-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 768472 | |||
| 2002-10-14 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 768428 | |||
| 2002-03-31 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 760037 | |||
| 2002-03-31 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 760036 | |||
| 2001-12-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 756069 | |||
| 2001-11-07 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 754215 | |||
| 2001-08-30 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
ODI Number: 751393 | |||
| 2001-05-15 |
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 745357 | |||
| 2001-04-14 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 744067 | |||
| 2001-04-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 743493 | |||
| 2001-04-03 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 743491 | |||
| 2001-02-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 740392 | |||
| 2001-02-03 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 740391 | |||
| 2001-01-03 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 738705 | |||
| 2000-12-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 738314 | |||
| 2000-12-11 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 737626 | |||
| 2000-09-21 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 732158 | |||
| 2000-08-25 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 729121 | |||
| 2000-08-01 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 726330 | |||
| 2000-06-26 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 724570 | |||
| 2000-05-21 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 723003 | |||
| 2000-05-14 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 722663 | |||
| 2000-05-16 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 722763 | |||
| 2000-04-12 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
ODI Number: 721366 | |||
| 2000-04-02 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 720898 | |||
| 2000-01-29 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 718047 | |||
| 1999-10-19 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 713558 | |||
| 1999-05-25 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 706860 | |||
| 1999-05-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 706754 | |||
| 1999-04-21 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
ODI Number: 705840 | |||
| 1999-02-28 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 703865 | |||
| 1999-02-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 702929 | |||
| 1999-01-20 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 702402 | |||
| 1997-09-18 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 603980 | |||
| 1997-09-18 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 603980 | |||
| 1997-07-15 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 603487 | |||
| 1997-07-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 603487 | |||
| 1997-07-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 603487 | |||
| 1997-07-15 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 603487 | |||
| 1997-07-15 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 603487 | |||
| 1997-02-12 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 602765 | |||
| 2002-04-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 565496 | |||
| 2000-12-05 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 557891 | |||
| 2000-02-28 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 551095 | |||
| 1997-02-19 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 546778 | |||
| 1999-02-09 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 543780 | |||
| 1998-08-20 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 539305 | |||
| 1998-08-30 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 540416 | |||
| 1998-07-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 538780 | |||
| 1998-02-18 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 530693 | |||
| 1998-02-18 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 530693 | |||
| 1998-01-02 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 527656 | |||
| 1998-01-02 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 528976 | |||
| 1996-08-19 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
ODI Number: 522955 | |||
| 1997-08-06 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 522539 | |||
| 1997-07-22 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 519585 | |||
| 1997-07-22 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 519585 | |||
| 1997-03-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 515293 | |||
| 1996-12-30 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 513295 | |||
| 1996-12-30 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 513295 | |||
| 1996-11-26 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 511697 | |||
| 1999-12-02 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 853600 | |||
| 1996-08-06 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 507173 |
5 Investigations for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Passat
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-10 | 2002-10-09 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |
| 2000-08-10 | 2000-12-28 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | |
| 2000-12-28 | 2002-01-29 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | |
| 2000-02-02 | 2000-08-10 | VISIBILITY | |
| 2000-02-02 | 2000-08-10 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
40 Service Alerts for 1996 VOLKSWAGEN Passat
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2016-01-22 | 140000 AIR BAGS
Airbag Issues. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-21 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Updated to include additional models and model year applicability. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-28 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-02-18 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-03-27 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-10-31 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2017. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-02-01 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-08-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-29 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-04-10 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-03-06 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-22 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-09-23 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-07-17 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-06-13 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-06-13 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-05-08 | 110000 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 engin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-05-08 | 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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 engin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-05-08 | 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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 engin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-03-27 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-03-27 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-01-24 | 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
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. This document informs of how to diagnose t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-04 | 120000 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-06-04 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-08-07 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID ( ATF ), CHECKING 01 TRANSMISSION. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-09-26 | 015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ZF VH RECALL OF THE ZF STEERING PUMP, SUPPLIED TO WD’S FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AUDI A4 PASSAT P/N 8D0 145 156FX INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT ZF P/N 7691 955 276ZW. 2004 AUDI A4 ALSO INCLUDED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-25 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CONDITIONS WITH VISIBLE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-06-04 | 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
TOOTHED BELT RUNS TOWARDS OUTSIDE, WEARS OUT/ JUMPS OFF, AND CRACKS. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-04-10 | 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
DIFFICULTIES WITH SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-04-10 | 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
DIFFICULTIES WITH SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-04-11 | 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF GEAR/SHIFTER FEELS LIKE IT HAS A DOUBLE DETENT WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR, AND WILL NOT MAINTAIN SHIFT ADJUSTMENT. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-04-11 | 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF GEAR/SHIFTER FEELS LIKE IT HAS A DOUBLE DETENT WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR, AND WILL NOT MAINTAIN SHIFT ADJUSTMENT. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-12 | 220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING LATCH SYSTEM LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN, INSTALLING / RETROFITTING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-10-17 | 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH SPECIAL WARRANTY EXTENSION QUESTION AND ANSWER SHEET TO VOLKSWAGEN OWNERS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-10-17 | 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION 1996-1997 VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-06-22 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |