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1VWBH7A31CC••••••2012 Volkswagen PASSAT
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2012 Volkswagen PASSAT build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
447on the model
102builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 8Electrical System 2Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsMar 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the clock spring was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V483000 (Air Bags) in 2022; however, the failure recurred. The…
Electrical SystemJun 2015
I heard a weird noice in my steering column while backing out, like a scraping noise. I turned the wheel then the air bag light came on. All electrical on my steering wheel would not work after this, even the horn. After doing some research, I understand that there is a wiring…
SteeringMar 2014
When I started my car, a loud strange noise came from the steering wheel. The controls on my steering wheel would no longer work, and a warning light came on for my airbag. As my husband drove us home, I searched the owner's manual for the airbag warning light. The error message…
Air BagsMar 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 volkswagen passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
Air BagsJan 2017
Takata airbag inflator recall. Still no remedy has been communicated to me
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1VWBH7A31CC027985 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.