Two problems related to exterior lighting 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.
As the trunk hatch opens and closes, the wiring to the hatch wears down, frays, and then shorts or breaks. This killed our rear view camera, which is a safety issue. This also can cut off light to the license plate. The rear hatch also cannot then be opened from the rear of the car, as the handle is electrical and gets disconnected, possible causing another safety issue.
There is a short in the wiring for the tail lights the short in the wires also effects the trunk wiring. The design of the wiring in the trunk bends the tail light wires and wears them out so now there is a short in the tail light, reverse light , fog light and the trunk release. It is very unsafe to have these lights not work and to have a faulty wiring.
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems |