Bilstein 19-151083 B4 OE Replacement Rear Shock for 2006-2020 VW Passat/CC

Vehicle Fitment

• 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (B6, FWD, Sport Suspension) - 2.0T 2.0L I4, 3.6 FSI 3.6L V6
• 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (B6, AWD/4Motion, Sport Suspension) - 3.6 FSI 4Motion 3.6L V6
• 2007-2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon (B6, FWD, Sport Suspension) - 2.0T 2.0L I4, 3.6 FSI 3.6L V6
• 2007-2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon (B6, AWD/4Motion, Sport Suspension) - 3.6 FSI 4Motion 3.6L V6
• 2009-2010 Volkswagen Passat CC Sedan (3CC, FWD/AWD, Sport Suspension) - 2.0T 2.0L I4, 3.6 VR6 3.6L V6
• 2009-2017 Volkswagen CC Sedan (3CC, FWD, Sport Suspension) - 2.0T 2.0L I4; Trims: Sport, Luxury, R-Line, R-Line Executive, Lux, Lux Limited, Lux Plus, Sport Plus, Executive, Trend
• 2009-2017 Volkswagen CC Sedan (3CC, AWD/4Motion, Sport Suspension) - 3.6 VR6 3.6L V6; Trims: VR6, VR6 Sport, VR6 4Motion, VR6 4Motion Executive, Executive 4Motion, V6 Executive 4Motion
• 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (NMS/B7, FWD, Sport Suspension) - 1.8T 1.8L I4, 2.5L I5, 2.0 TDI 2.0L I4, 3.6 FSI 3.6L V6; Trims: S, SE, SE Tech, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, GT, R-Line, Limited Edition, Wolfsburg Edition, Turbo

Fitment Notes

• Fits vehicles equipped with Sport Suspension only - vehicles with the standard (comfort) chassis use Bilstein part number 19-151069
• Not recommended for use with lowering springs - engineered to restore stock ride height and OE ride quality
• Sold individually - one shock absorber per unit; two required for a complete rear axle replacement
• Does not include a dust boot or spring seat - this shock absorber does not carry a coil spring
• Replaces OEM Volkswagen part numbers: 3C0 513 049 BD, 3C0 513 049 BE, 3C0 513 049 BF, 3C0 513 049 BG, 3C0 513 049 BH, 3C0 513 049 BJ, 3C0 513 049 BR, 3C0 513 049 CJ, 3C0 513 049 CP, 561 513 049 C

Features

• Twin-tube gas-pressurized design delivers consistent, OE-quality damping performance that restores the original ride quality and handling feel of Passat and CC sport-suspended models
• Engineered to exact OEM specifications for the VW PQ46/NMS platforms - calibrated for the sport suspension valving rate, not interchangeable with the standard (comfort) chassis variant
• Gas-charged construction prevents oil aeration and foaming under repeated suspension cycles, maintaining stable and predictable damping performance over the long term
• Direct OEM-compatible fitment with stem upper mount and 14.2mm eye lower mount - no modifications or additional hardware required for installation
• Covers a wide platform range across two Passat generations (B6 and NMS/B7) and the full CC model run, making this one of the most broadly applicable Bilstein rear shocks for VW applications
• Black painted finish provides corrosion resistance for reliable year-round performance in all weather conditions
• Meets or exceeds original equipment damping force, travel, and load specifications for all supported platforms
• Backed by Bilstein's Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects for gas pressure shock absorbers

Specifications

• Part Number: 19-151083
• Brand: Bilstein
• Series: B4 OE Replacement (Touring Class)
• Position: Rear axle (left or right)
• Internal Design: Twin-tube, gas-pressurized
• Collapsed Length: 14.72 in (374.0 mm)
• Extended Length: 23.39 in (594.0 mm)
• Upper Mount Type: Stem
• Lower Mount Type: Eye, 14.2mm
• Spring Seat: Not included
• Dust Boot: Not included
• Finish: Black paint
• Ride Height: Stock (OE)
• Adjustable Valving: No
• Quantity: 1 shock absorber

Included Components

• 1x Bilstein B4 Rear Shock Absorber (19-151083)

Product Description

The Bilstein 19-151083 is a B4 OE Replacement rear shock absorber covering the 2006-2010 Volkswagen Passat B6 Sedan and Wagon, the 2009-2017 Volkswagen CC (including the 2009-2010 Passat CC transition trim), and the 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat NMS/B7 Sedan - all equipped with the factory sport suspension. Using a twin-tube gas-pressurized design, this shock is calibrated specifically for the sport-tuned rear suspension valving of these platforms, restoring the responsive and controlled ride quality these vehicles were engineered to deliver when new. It is important to note that this part number applies exclusively to sport-suspension-equipped vehicles; Passat and CC models with standard comfort suspension require the separate Bilstein part number 19-151069.

The B4 series represents Bilstein's dedicated OEM replacement line, built to meet or exceed the specifications of the original factory damper for each application. The 19-151083 is application-matched to the VW PQ46 platform (B6 Passat and CC) and the North American Market Passat (NMS/B7), accounting for the distinct rear suspension geometry, spring rates, and damping requirements of sport-configured vehicles. The gas-charged twin-tube construction prevents oil foaming under sustained compression cycles, which is particularly valuable on sport-setup vehicles that are driven more dynamically. The stem upper and 14.2mm eye lower mounts correspond directly to the factory attachment points - no modifications or supplemental hardware are needed for installation.

This shock absorber does not carry a coil spring and does not include a dust boot or spring seat, consistent with the rear multi-link independent suspension design used across these platforms. Two units are required to complete a full rear axle replacement. The 19-151083 covers an exceptionally broad model range, spanning FWD and AWD (4Motion) variants across both the B6 Passat and the full CC production run, as well as all trim levels of the NMS Passat including the GT, R-Line, Sport, and SEL Premium. It is backed by Bilstein's Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects.