Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 298 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (127 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (63 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
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...
Brake lights remained on without brake pedal pressure, and remained on after turning off ignition. I investigated prior recalls and saw: report receipt date: Feb 20, 2007 NHTSA campaign number: 07v063000 component(s): exterior lighting I went to local vw for recall repair and was told Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2016 vw Passat. The contact stated that the brake lights were too dim for people following behind the vehicle on sunny days. Any driver of the vehicle continues to get stopped by following motorists to warn about the issue. Read details...
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...