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1VWBP7A33DC••••••2013 Volkswagen PASSAT
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2013 Volkswagen PASSAT build (19 vs 6).
19on this build
707on the model
128builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 12Electrical System 5Steering 3Exterior Lighting 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsApr 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2025
Vehicle's sunroof spontaneously imploded while driving on a 40° day going normal speeds ~60 MPH
Electrical SystemJan 2024
Like many other VW owners, one of the doors of my car would not close and the car was unsafe to operate. Some people reporting having been locked in the car (driver's side door will not open), requiring them to exit the passenger's side door. The problem relates to a design flaw…
SteeringDec 2022
Unsure how this problem arose, but suddenly the airbag error light appeared and non of the controls on the steering wheel work. This also includes the horn, and airbag. From googling it appears there was a recall for the 2013 VW Passat for a faulty clock spring in the steering…
Exterior LightingNov 2019
Passenger headlight socket and ring have deformity causing intermittent connection loss. Vw dealer tech advised will have to replace socket and headlight connection ring with upgraded part for repair at cost of $260.00. I thought these deformed parts were cause for recall on…
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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 1VWBP7A33DC004535 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.