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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1VWBN7A32CC080252 · Checked Sep 24, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1VWBN7A32CC•••••• 2012 Volkswagen PASSAT

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Most reported Fuel System 1 Diesel 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1 Power Train 1

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Exterior Lighting May 2016
Left front headlight assembly appears fogged over on the inside of the lens. Dealer indicates that the daytime running light (drl) in this assembly has overheated. The increased temps caused the plastic lens to appear cloudy and or fogged over. The higher temp has changed the…
Power Train Aug 2015
The car was on cruise control then engine light came on and glow plug light started flashing. Also a winding noise was heard when accelerating which did not accelerate very well. I took it to the dealer and they said it would need a turbo which was just replaced 20,000 miles…
Fuel/propulsion System Jun 2015
On 6-9-15 this diesel vehicle would not start. Mileage is approximate as I do not have the vehicle (it is at the dealer). Taken to vw of north attleboro, ma for diagnosis and repair. Dealer stated fuel was contaminated and cleaned out fuel lines and replaced filter. Dealer…
Fuel System Apr 2013
Metal shavings in the fuel system causing engine failure. Fuel was tested and found to be diesel fuel. No other fuel has ever been used or pumped into this vehicle

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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 1VWBN7A32CC080252 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.