The service and repair manual for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat — 1.8L I4 and 2.5L I5 and 3.6L V6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 18 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.5L I5 — 151 cu in, DOHC 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 120 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | 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 +12 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 388 complaints · 579 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2015 Passat manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 357
- General Information 1,406
- Accessories & Equipment 2,063
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 420
- Body & Frame 972
- Maintenance 152
- Brakes 344
- Restraints 232
- Drivelines & Axles 319
- Steering 351
- Electrical 1,375
- Suspension 396
- Engine Mechanical 1,558
- Transmission 553
- Engine Performance 2,412
- Front 200
- Rear 180
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2015 Passat
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 15V705000If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance need.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 19V389000Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibilit.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 19V862000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
Owners have filed 388 complaints and Volkswagen has issued 579 technical service bulletins for the 2015 Passat. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2015 Passat manual
Is this manual specific to the 2015 Passat?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2015 model year, covering the 1.8L I4 and 2.5L I5 and 3.6L V6 and 2.0L I4 across the 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for this year.
What 2015 Passat problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2015 Passat, covering engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volkswagen dealers.
Does it include 2015 Passat wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2015 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $34.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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