general problems of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat

Four problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2018 Passat.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2021

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph she noticed that all her warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that she was not having any mechanical issues. The contact stated that the electrical failures became more frequent and would occur at any speed, additionally her rear view camera would activate while she was in drive (d) and the passenger occupant air bag sensor would begin to flash on and off with no passenger in the seat. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was determined that the failures could not be duplicated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 01/11/2021

While reversing in my driveway, my dash lights up with warning: acc error and warning : airbag error and stayed while I was parked and kept my car stationary. The next day it showed up again and I am worried about my airbag deploying on me while driving and causing an accident. I am worried also that my airbag might never go off and these codes damage something else internally in the car.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2020

The radio/video monitor on the dash goes black and no sound and no backup camera will engage after different periods of time the monitor comes back on this problem has not been corrected with days of service at the vw dealership over two weeks at this time.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2018

I had reported the issue to vw verbally and service department basically advised I will have to place it on the machine to run a diagnostic test that is not covered. I did not have the funds but they said if it happened again let them know. It did several occasions after that all the way up until 3 days ago as of 09. 26. 19. It is kinda hard to report things to west broad Volkswagen service department when they are rude and unfriendly and make a customer uncomfortable. I like only speaking to mr. Frank in sales when I have an issue because he goes over and beyond. If it wasn't for him I would be very uncomfortable asking or going to that department. When trying to back up the camera doesn't come on it takes a while or it blanks out at times. Also when pulling off my vehicle is slow also advised that. I had a loaner car and it drove better. Mines has a lot of noises and sounds.


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