Headlights problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Seven problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2013 Jetta.

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2017

I have had to replace both low beam headlight 3 times in 6 weeks. Nothing is wrong with the wiring bulbs just keep burning out. It appears that others are having this problem also. Vw dealerships offer no solutions.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2017

In the past year, the headlights (not daytime running lights) have gone out intermittently on two or three occasions, one while driving and the others while starting the vehicle. So far it's just been one at a time, but it made it reasonably harder to see while driving. If both go out together, this could be bad! the vw dealer found a burnt out bulb but cannot determine any other reason after troubleshooting. They said the bulb filaments are very close and going over a bump could short it. That's bad design with safety risk involved. Also, many other Jetta owners complain online about the same problem.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2016

There is excessive condensation in my passenger side headlight. This issue lowers the headlight visibility the dealer said this is normal and should be corrected after 30 minutes of the lights being on. The issue still occurs and is consistent. The issue occurs while the vehicle is stationary and in motion.

4 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2016

Head lights bulbs are prematurely burning out. . Tee bulbs were replaced at the Volkswagen dealership. One night while I was driving both of my headlights went out at exactly the same time and since then I have had to replace my bulbs twice and my daylight running lights.

5 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle 25 mph the vehicle spontaneously ignited into flames. The failure happened without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal smell prior to the fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they diagnosed as the vehicle exterior headlights were the cause of the fire. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Kh.

6 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2015

My Jetta se 2013 keeps stalling while driving. It happened since I bought it and took it to the dealership a couple of times, and nothing wrong was found. It has happened a few times during the highway and almost have been in a couple of deadly accidents. This has also happened while driving in regular streets at about 30-40mph. I have been reading that this is a common issue, but so far vw has not done anything about it. Also, both headlights are not working anymore. It seems might be an issue with some sensors, but nothing that they have been able to identify.

7 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2015

I went to leave a friends house last night. It was dark and when I turned on my headlights, the low beam would not work. I opened the owners manual to find a fuse location, and there is no diagram in there to show what fuses were which. I pulled the fuse covers on both fuse panels only to find out they are not on there either. I drove the car home with my high beams on as this was the only lights I had. I blinded everyone for the five mile trip home. How is one supposed to fix something a simple as a blown fuse, when the manufacture does not indicate locations.


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