Electrical System Related Problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (72 problems). The second most common problem is related to the horn assembly (17 problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

The Electrical System problem

In April 2025, my 2013 Volkswagen Passat developed serious issues: the steering wheel cover is lifted, horn and steering wheel controls stopped working, lights malfunctioned, and now the vehicle will not start.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

I was turning into my driveway when I heard a strange clicking noise coming form the steering wheel column. As soon as I heard the clicking sound the airbag indicator light started flashing on my dashboard and the buttons on my steering wheel stopped working.   Read details...

The Battery Cable problem

Battery cables are reversed so the red positive and black negative cables are not accurate. Battery hooked up wrong and sparked, smoked, horn blasts. Now no ac doesnt work and battery light stays light. Happened when battery was changed   Read details...


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