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2013 Volkswagen Passat recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 30, 202424V834000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V834000
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| Dec 4, 201919V862000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V862000
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| May 22, 201919V389000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsWithout the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V389000
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| Mar 6, 201818V148000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V148000
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| May 11, 201717V309000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine dieselIf the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF), it could increase the risk of fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V309000
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| Mar 24, 201616V171000 | Electrical system: wiringAn electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V171000
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Owner complaints by component748
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 382 | 51 |
| Engine | 104 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 93 | 12 |
| Unknown or other | 77 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 65 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 60 | 8 |
| Steering | 51 | 7 |
| Power train | 33 | 4 |
| Structure | 31 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 22 | 3 |
| Diesel | 21 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 19 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 2 |
| Suspension | 13 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 10 | 1 |
14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags).”
- Exterior lighting
“Passenger side headlight went out. The problem was not the bulb or fuse. This issue seems to perfectly match Safety Recall 94G8, but for some reason my car is not covered in that recall notice, even though safety recall…”
- Air bags
“My airbag light is on, steering wheel controls don’t work, and my horn doesn’t work. Safety is put at risk because the airbag won’t deploy if needed, won’t be able to think in case someone can’t see me.”
Other Volkswagen Passat model years
- 20177 recalls110 complaints
- 20165 recalls106 complaints
- 20157 recalls244 complaints
- 201410 recalls594 complaints
- 20139 recalls748 complaints
- 201211 recalls484 complaints
- 20110 recalls16 complaints
- 20104 recalls172 complaints
- 20094 recalls152 complaints
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2013 Volkswagen Passat recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Volkswagen Passat have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The most recent, 24V834000 (reported October 30, 2024), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2013 Volkswagen Passat recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 5 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (2), engine and engine cooling (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Volkswagen Passat?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 382 complaints out of 748 filed with NHTSA (51%). Across all complaints, owners reported 29 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Volkswagen Passat?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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