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2010 Volkswagen Passat Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 2010

Problem

Pressure Accumulator Housing
Standard Service Campaign

Models affected

  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 103 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 147 TSI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat R36 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 103 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 147 TSI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat R36 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC 125 TDI 3C MY11

Problem

Reprogramming of gearbox control unit DQ200
Standard Service Campaign

Models affected

  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 103 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 147 TSI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat R36 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 103 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 147 TSI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat R36 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC 125 TDI 3C MY11

Problem

A-Front airbag  
Takata

Models affected

  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 103 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 147 TSI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat R36 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 103 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 147 TSI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat R36 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC 125 TDI 3C MY11

Problem

Mechatronics replacement
Standard Service Campaign

Models affected

  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 103 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 147 TSI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat R36 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 103 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 147 TSI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat R36 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC 125 TDI 3C MY11

Transmissions pressure accumulator issue

Problem

Due to a production fault, over time a crack in the transmissions pressure accumulator can occur.
If the pressure accumulator cracks, oil and pressure is lost in the hydraulic system of the gearbox. As a result, the transmission of engine power via the gearbox is interrupted. The experience of this symptom would be comparable to depressing the clutch in a vehicle fitted with a manual transmission. This could increase the likelihood of an accident affecting the occupants of the vehicle and other road users.

Solution

Volkswagen will contact affected consumers to organise repairs of affected vehicles, free of charge.

Owners of affected vehicles can also contact the Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline on 1800 504 076 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am-8pm AEST) or visit https://au.volkswagen.com.au/find-dealer/ to arrange a repair.

Models affected

  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 103 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 147 TSI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat R36 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 103 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 147 TSI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat R36 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY10
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY10 Upgrade
  • 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC 125 TDI 3C MY11