Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows five common exterior lighting related problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (26 problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the low-beam headlights failed to illuminate as needed. The contact replaced an unknown part of the headlights; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting 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 Turn Signal problem

The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and making a left turn, the turning signal was activated but failed to operate correctly on the driver�s side.   Read details...


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