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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1VWBN7A30EC039850 · Checked Oct 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1VWBN7A30EC•••••• 2014 Volkswagen PASSAT

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Most reported Engine 2 Air Bags 1 Power Train 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

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Visibility/wiper Nov 2019
The heater core becomes clogged due to excessive flux use in the heater core construction. Causing no heat output on defrost or through vents. Vwofa has acknowledged this as an issue and offers an extended warranty on the heater core, however, there is a 4-6 backorder on the…
Power Train Jul 2017
2014 vw passat tdi se 2.0l manual my vehicle has 62,583 mi. On it. I was driving on the highway when the diesel "glow plug" light began flashing on the dashboard and I lost all engine power. I was fortunate to be able to reach the roadside safely and I was able to bring the car…
Engine Sep 2015
The contact owns a 2014 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact diagnosed that the heater core was blocked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Air Bags Jun 2014
Takata recall. Nothing has happened as of yet. But, I have yet to receive notice of a remedy for this recall for our 2015 vw passat

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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 1VWBN7A30EC039850 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.