One problem related to tail light has been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2001 Passat.
Rear lights simultaneously go out, they include tail/brake/ reverse, and stop lights. The cause of the failure is undetermined, although the vehicle has been serviced 9 times for this problem.