2017 Volkswagen Passat Service and Repair Manual
2017 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
- Trendline+ Sedan 4-Door
- Sportline Sedan 4-Door
- SEL Premium Sedan 4-Door
- V6 Sedan 4-Door
- SE Sedan 4-Door
- R-Line Sedan 4-Door
- Highline Sedan 4-Door
- S 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
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 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta S
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash
Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 20
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 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sol
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injur
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not
The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a l
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, re
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level
A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. T
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, o
Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owne
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 319 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND IN STOPPED TRAFFIC AND PUSHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS STOPPED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A TWO-WAY ROAD WHEN HIT. THE DRIVER AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THE COLLISION INSPECTO
I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND IN STOPPED TRAFFIC AND PUSHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS STOPPED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A TWO-WAY ROAD WHEN HIT. THE DRIVER AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THE COLLISION INSPECTO
These tires were on 2017 VW passat on 19â aftermarket wheels driven by my son. Previous tires of different brand had flats on passenger side one month earlier. On July 26, 2022 the new tire had blow
These tires were on 2017 VW passat on 19â aftermarket wheels driven by my son. Previous tires of different brand had flats on passenger side one month earlier. On July 26, 2022 the new tire had blow
Hit a deer head on while travelling at about 40 mph on a rural highway. Airbags did NOT deploy, despite front end damage.
Showing the 5 most serious of 173 complaints filed with NHTSA.
