Headlights problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

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. Installation of a new vw bulb did not solve the problem. Headlight assembly was factory stock and unmodified. Closer inspection reveals what appears to be overheating and subsequent deformation of the bulb retention hardware. On-line search reveals numerous identical complaints posted by other Passat owners, affecting both the left and right headlight assemblies vw dealer advised that the problem can only be rectified by replacing the entire headlight assembly.

My bulb holder melted into the headlight assembly causing it not to work and having me buy a new bulb socket and other parts to fix this issue.

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the headlights failed to work. The failure occurred twice over a period of a year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who did not diagnose a failure; however, the bulbs were replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 14v125000(headlight). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 27,925.

Both of my headlights have failed (on two different occasions). The first in 2013 (right side) in which dealer representative said that vw was having a problem with the light housings. They were going to charge me for the repair, but the dealership management decided to do a "curtesy" fix. In April of 2014 the left light failed and the vw dealership siad I would have to pay for repairs and then "apply" for a refund when the recall campaign came out. They have had a known proble for over 18 months and they still have not issued a recall. No lights creates a very hazardous situation.

The drivers side headlight low beam stopped working. There was a malfunction with the connection between the housing and the bulb adapter. The plastic had melted which prevented electric current flowing from the housing to the bulb. The melted plastic had caused hazing on the inside of the drivers side headlight assembly. The dealership replaced the drivers side headlight assembly at no cost.

I had my vw passet 2012 serviced in sept, of 2011 with 31,000 miles on it for a headlight failure I have the invoice # 309891 the drivers side low beam was not working, ( was made aware of this after I was stopped in coconut creek FL on st rd. 7 by the police, on that morning for $125. 00 of which I have paid a traffice ticket, I have the paid receipts for that and ticket copies also) now again I'm having the same problem with the drivers side head light. My car was manuf. 09/2011 which there should be a recall and is stated that way on the website safecar. Gov there telling me at vw coconut creek my vechile is not covered and I must pay for repair. Why?.