941401
NHTSA communication ID: 10253213
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10253213 at NHTSAThe manufacturer’s record · Page 3 of 3
2004 Volkswagen PASSAT
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 3
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 201–235 of 235, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 26, 2003–Feb 14, 2011.
Back to 2004 Volkswagen PASSAT problems & recallsRead the applicability before drawing a conclusion.
This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
941401
NHTSA communication ID: 10239590
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10239590 at NHTSASA-28F6
NHTSA communication ID: 10038591
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ENGINE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO EXCEED EMISSIONS STANDARDS. *RM
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.
Source record 10038591 at NHTSATB-00-10-06
NHTSA communication ID: 10036493
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VOLKSWAGEN: CHILD RESTRAINT LATCH GUIDANCE FIXTURE; COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 225 (USA ONLY). UPDATE TO EXISTING TECHNICAL BULLETIN. NO PRODUCTION CHANGE REQUIRED. ALL MODELS. *PE
Source components: CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP.
Source record 10036493 at NHTSASAC-28F3/P1-REV
NHTSA communication ID: 10036496
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VOLKSWAGEN: GASOLINE ENGINE VEHICLES INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION COILS. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. MODELS PASSAT AND WAGON; GOLF; GTI; JETTA AND WAGON; NEW BEETLE AND CONVERTIBLE; PHAETON; EOS; RABBIT, ETC. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.
Source record 10036496 at NHTSATT871005
NHTSA communication ID: 10252204
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Air Conditioning Does not Operate
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM.
Source record 10252204 at NHTSATT871005
NHTSA communication ID: 10237700
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
For concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to check the N25 A/C clutch coil. The fan control module may send a brief voltage signal to the clutch and then shut it off due to an open or high resistance in the coil circuit. The coil resistance should be between 3.5 and 4.5 ohms. If the reading is high or low when checked at the fan module, be sure to double check right at the coil to rule out any wiring concerns. Additionally, check ground circuit integrity for the clutch coil.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10237700 at NHTSATT 87-10-05
NHTSA communication ID: 10124477
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Tech Tips (Air Conditioning Does not Operate): This document informs of concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to check the N25 A/C clutch coil. The fan control module may send a brief voltage signal to the clutch and then shut it off due to an open or high resistance in the coil circuit. The coil resistance should be between 3.5 and 4.5 ohms. If the reading is high or low when checked at the fan module, be sure to double check right at the coil to rule out any wiring concerns. Additionally, check ground circuit integrity for the clutch coil.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10124477 at NHTSASA-28F3
NHTSA communication ID: 10033216
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VOLKSWAGEN: (REVISED) VEHICLES MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SOME DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE. IN SOME CASES, A MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION COIL MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE TO EXCEED FEDERAL AND/OR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARDS. 2001-2007 PASSA/PASSAT WAGON. *PE UPDATED 8/9/10. *PE UPDATED 11/8/10. *PE UPDATED 12/8/10. *PE UPDATED 2/28/11. *PE UPDATED 3/21/11. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 10033216 at NHTSASB-28F3
NHTSA communication ID: 10033207
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VOLKSWAGEN: VEHICLES MAY HAVE IGNITION COILS THAT COULD MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL ILLUMINATED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SOME DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE. IN SOME CASES, A MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION COIL MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE TO EXCEED FEDERAL AND/OR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARDS. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10033207 at NHTSACSC-74B8
NHTSA communication ID: 10032411
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VOLKSWAGEN: HEATED SEATS INSTALL NEW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT HEATER SWITCH. AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SEAT HEATER ELEMENT THAT CAN MALFUNCTION WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ON AND THE SEAT HEATER SWITCH IS ON. *PE
Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.
Source record 10032411 at NHTSATB-07-09-06
NHTSA communication ID: 10030369
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VOLKSWAGEN: ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW, LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE FLUSH. THE LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY A RESTRICTION OF THE OIL PUMP SUCTION LINE STRAINER. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10030369 at NHTSA2015831
NHTSA communication ID: 10026848
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.
Source record 10026848 at NHTSAP-9-99C8
NHTSA communication ID: 10026068
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VOLKSWAGEN: SERVICE AIR PLENUM AREA TO IMPROVE DRAINAGE AND INSTALL IMPROVED POLLEN FILTER SEAL. *PE
Source components: STRUCTURE · STRUCTURE:BODY · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS.
Source record 10026068 at NHTSAP 9-66C8
NHTSA communication ID: 10025923
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VOLKSWAGEN: 2001-2005 MODELS: SERVICE AIR PLENUM AREA TO IMPROVE DRAINAGE AND INSTALL IMPROVED POLLEN FILTER SEAL. WATER COULD LEAK INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. 2002 MODELS COULD HAVE LEAKS INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER. *PE
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS.
Source record 10025923 at NHTSA748
NHTSA communication ID: 10023659
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
2003-2004 MODEL YEAR PASSAT WITH HEATED SEATS INSTALL NEW PASSENGER SIDE SEAT HEATER SWITCH. *NJ
Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER.
Source record 10023659 at NHTSA2013233
NHTSA communication ID: 10021437
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW, LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE FLUSH. *KB
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10021437 at NHTSA010702
NHTSA communication ID: 10021315
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
DTC'S P1297 (17705) OR P1557 (17965) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY INTAKE HOSES LEAKING (DURING BOOST CONDITIONS) DUE TO INCORRECT TORQUE ON CLAMPS OR IMPROPER PLACEMENT, WORN OR TORN INTAKE HOSES. *KB
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS.
Source record 10021315 at NHTSA0505
NHTSA communication ID: 10018452
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY VIBRATION OF THE HEADLIGHT DUE TO CLEARANCE BETWEEN HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND FRONT FACIA - EXCLUDING NEW PASSAT. *NM
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
Source record 10018452 at NHTSA0416
NHTSA communication ID: 10009885
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP, A HARSH 3RD GEAR TO 2ND GEAR DOWNSHIFT IS FELT AND/OR AFTER SLOWING TO A NEAR STOP THEN ACCELERATING AGAIN, A CLUNK IS FELT. UPDATE PROGRAMMING (FLASHING) TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) FOR HARSH SHIFTING. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10009885 at NHTSA0401
NHTSA communication ID: 10009887
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS, OIL CAPACITY, OIL FILTER. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10009887 at NHTSA0517
NHTSA communication ID: 10016037
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE WARRANTY REPAIR PROCESS. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.
Source record 10016037 at NHTSAVC
NHTSA communication ID: 10015584
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INSTALL MERCURY LABEL ON VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF VERMONT, MAINE AND CONNECTICUT - ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ACTION CIRCULAR. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.
Source record 10015584 at NHTSA0502
NHTSA communication ID: 10012457
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1603 (18011) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10012457 at NHTSA004
NHTSA communication ID: 10011567
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR. *TC
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10011567 at NHTSA0419
NHTSA communication ID: 10010537
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
UPDATE PROGRAMMING - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS (EVAP) SELF-TEST REVISION. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.
Source record 10010537 at NHTSA0403
NHTSA communication ID: 10010539
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VALVE COVER, DIAGNOSING OIL LEAKAGE FROM GASKETS. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10010539 at NHTSA0402
NHTSA communication ID: 10009888
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT IS ON. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10009888 at NHTSA0421
NHTSA communication ID: 10009874
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
OIL SLUDGE - WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR 1998-2004 MODEL YEAR VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WITH 1.8L TURBO ENGINE US AND CANADIAN DEALERS. SERVICE CIRCULAR. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10009874 at NHTSA0421
NHTSA communication ID: 10009873
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
WARRANTY EXTENSION COVERING CERTAIN OIL SLUDGE RELATED REPAIRS. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10009873 at NHTSA0403
NHTSA communication ID: 10008913
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ENGINE, FLUCTUATING IDLE OR IDLE SPEED TOO LOW. *MJ
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10008913 at NHTSAVP
NHTSA communication ID: 10008920
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VEHICLES REMOVE / REPLACE SHOCK ABSORBER SECURING BOLT. *MJ
Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER.
Source record 10008920 at NHTSA0409
NHTSA communication ID: 10007711
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES- HOW TO PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSIS RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION - SYSTEM TOO RICH/TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. *MJ
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10007711 at NHTSA0406
NHTSA communication ID: 10007015
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
READINESS CODE, SETTING. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10007015 at NHTSA092603
NHTSA communication ID: 10006830
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
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
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP.
Source record 10006830 at NHTSA