2011 Volkswagen Passat TSBs
583 manufacturer communications for the 2011 Volkswagen Passat sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2011 Passat problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.
What the bulletins cover
Most recent service bulletins
The 20 most recent of 583 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
This communication is a notice for software changes with the ODIS program for specific cars.
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
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.
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
This Document was revised. The model year chat was removed for VWP-18-11 for the Steering Wheel Clock Spring Limited Warranty Extension
Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Update model year applicability to include 2023.
Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 4,588 Volkswagen owners in the State of Georgia on June 22, 2022.
"Instructional document regarding the installation of a hotfix for the ODIS service software. Hotfix is to be used during the following actions: Brake Electronics (ABS) A3 Passat NMS Software Configuration/Coding
This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
2009-2015 Model Year Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Vehicles Registered in Minnesota
Warranty Extension for Fuel Injectors Certain 2011 Model Year Volkswagen
Warranty Extension for Intake Manifold & Fuel Injectors Certain 2008-2011
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.