2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Safety Overview
The 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 9 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 24V834000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 19V862000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 19V389000: Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 18V148000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF), it could increase the risk of fire.
NHTSA Recall 17V309000: If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 16V171000: An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 16V078000: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 15V483000: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicle...
A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 14V125000: A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.