2014 Volkswagen Passat Service and Repair Manual
2014 Volkswagen Passat service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- Comfortline Sedan 4-Door
- Base Sedan 4-Door
- Sportline Sedan 4-Door
- Highline TDI Sedan 4-Door
- Trendline TDI Sedan 4-Door
- SE Sedan 4-Door
- S Sedan 4-Door
- Wolfsburg Edition Sedan 4-Door
- Comfortline TDI Sedan 4-Door
- SEL Premium Sedan 4-Door
- Trendline Sedan 4-Door
- Highline Sedan 4-Door
- TDI SEL Premium Sedan 4-Door
- 1.8T Sport Sedan 4-Door
- TDI SE Sedan 4-Door
Engines covered
- 1.8L 1798CC 110Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
- 2.5L 2480CC 151Cu. In. l5 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 3.6L 3597CC 219Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.0L 1968CC 120Cu. In. l4 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
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Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passat vehicles equipped with TDI engines. Due to improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underb
An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the ri
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector, replacing it as necessary, fr
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal a
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibilit
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horiz
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and Direct-Shift Transmissions (DSG). The vehicle's underbody heat shield m
If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel partic
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft heat shield, free of charge.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of th
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial opera
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following comp
Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data mo
Showing the 8 most recent of 1037 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE DRIFTED INTO THE CONTACT'S LANE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CEMENT DIVIDER. THE AIR BAGS
Hi , My 2014 Passat driven by a family member struck a parked truck. Luckily, nobody was hurt! The parked car was not occupied and the driver of the Passat was able to exit the vehicle unharmed. The s
Hi , My 2014 Passat driven by a family member struck a parked truck. Luckily, nobody was hurt! The parked car was not occupied and the driver of the Passat was able to exit the vehicle unharmed. The s
Hi , My 2014 Passat driven by a family member struck a parked truck. Luckily, nobody was hurt! The parked car was not occupied and the driver of the Passat was able to exit the vehicle unharmed. The s
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO
Showing the 5 most serious of 780 complaints filed with NHTSA.
