2015 Volkswagen Passat Service and Repair Manual

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2015 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
  • Limited Edition Sedan 4-Door
  • SE Sedan 4-Door
  • S Sedan 4-Door
  • Design Sedan 4-Door
  • Wolfsburg Edition Sedan 4-Door
  • Comfortline TDI Sedan 4-Door
  • SEL Premium Sedan 4-Door
  • Trendline Sedan 4-Door
  • Sport 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

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Vehicle Safety Data

2015 Volkswagen Passat Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #15V70500026/10/2015Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ca

Consequence

If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance need

Remedy

Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016.

NHTSA #19V38900022/05/2019Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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

Consequence

Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibilit

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horiz

NHTSA #19V86200004/12/2019Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of

TSB #11030847

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

TSB #11030841

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

TSB #11030838

Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors

TSB #11030829

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

TSB #11030828

Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color

TSB #11030826

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.

TSB #11028490

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

TSB #11026185

Replace Door Lock and Cap.

Showing the 8 most recent of 1119 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20160213Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reportedFire reported

VEHICLE CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING, NOT FUSE OR RELAY RELATED. MAIN ELECTRICAL HARNESS MALFUNCTION. MAJOR ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS.

20160213Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCrash reportedFire reported

VEHICLE CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING, NOT FUSE OR RELAY RELATED. MAIN ELECTRICAL HARNESS MALFUNCTION. MAJOR ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS.

20221101Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported6 injured

In a multi-vehicle rear end collision, the airbags in the vehicle did not deploy. My vehicle was totaled and I sustained medical injuries.

20200801Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

I I WAS IN A CAR WRECK IN MY 2015 WOLF BURG EDITION PASSAT ON JULY 16, 2020 AND MY VEHICLE RECEIVED MAJOR DAMAGES WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON WEST THOMAS STREET IN HAMMOND LOUISIANA, BUT THE AIR BA

20200801Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported1 injured

I I WAS IN A CAR WRECK IN MY 2015 WOLF BURG EDITION PASSAT ON JULY 16, 2020 AND MY VEHICLE RECEIVED MAJOR DAMAGES WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON WEST THOMAS STREET IN HAMMOND LOUISIANA, BUT THE AIR BA

Showing the 5 most serious of 388 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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