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1VWBP7A30DC••••••2013 Volkswagen PASSAT
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2013 Volkswagen PASSAT build (15 vs 6).
15on this build
708on the model
128builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 12Steering 2Engine 2Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsSep 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000(Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
EngineFeb 2019
The contact owns a 2013 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the engine was faulty and the vehicle could shut off at any moment. Also, the check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to shearer volkswagen (2287 berlin state hwy, barre, vt 05641) where it…
SteeringJul 2017
I have had 2 recalls. I live on an outer island in hawaii. In order to get a repair I am being told I will have to ship, via ocean barge, my car to oahu.. I think if vw sells to outer islands they at least need to have an authorized service rep on that island. I am not able to…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2013
The contact owns a 2013 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated without manual force with the illumination of the epc light. The failure recurred on several separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis…
SuspensionMay 2013
I have taken this vehicle into the dealership 3 times since original purchase for concerns with the suspension. At normal operating speeds, the car will pull to the right very quickly on a straight road. At 65+ mph, any road changes force the car to jump lanes. It feels like…
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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 1VWBP7A30DC086594 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.