Table 1 shows five common exterior lighting related problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (six problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights problems | |
| Fog Light Switch problems | |
| Headlight Concealment Device problems | |
| Brake Light problems |
My airbag light is on. Had a test done and it also indicated airbag problem. My car was supposedly repaired of this defect some time ago, but here we are. Also when entering my VIN for any recall; it lists defective light. Previous work done by Audi/vw of jackson, ms. Read details...
Vehicle, while at speed at night, suddenly and without warning lost low beam illumination from the left front headlight assembly. Subsequent inspection of the factory light bulb revealed no faults: filament was intact and resistance (ohm) could be measured across terminals. Read details...
Left front headlight assembly appears fogged over on the inside of the lens. Dealer indicates that the daytime running light (drl) in this assembly has overheated. The increased temps caused the plastic lens to appear cloudy and or fogged over. Read details...