Two problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2010 Passat.
108k miles. Got off of work and I went to start the vehicle. I started the vehicle the battery light started to flash and the check engine light came on and started flashing I just did a quick loop and put it right back into the parking spot that I was in. I took it into a shop they found that the starter was getting way too hot. They took the starter out and put in a new one and when they went to start the vehicle the engine seized.
Tl - the contact owns 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was advised that the engine is failing which would require the engine to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage is 73,000. Dg.