Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Oct 2016 - Nov 2016
Nov 2016 60000 mi	Oxygen sensor

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

Nov 2012 2000 mi

car would pull right all the time, in a matter of seconds i could be in the next lane. traveling the speed limit i would let the steering wheel go and the car always would drift right even from the left lane rear camera would not turn on in reverse, radio software was slow, radio functioned very poorly, you could not understand the person giving you directions from the Nav at times the front right DRL would not come on seats are very uncomfortable,too hard, on long trips your legs will go to sleep auto dim mirror was always dim rattles in doors and dash if tires not properly inflated the car would "skip" left or right depending on which way you were turning at hi speed

Volkswagen Passat in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2014 - May 2018
Apr 2016 27780 mi	Check Engine Code P048C. Needed to replace exhaust flap for particulate system. Dealer thought the low kilometres caused it. Cost $ 700 but covered by warranty.
Sep 2016 31000 mi	Needed a new urea heater for the ad-blue emission injection system.
Sep 2017 47740 mi C $235	Replaced worn links

Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
Jan 2016 71300 mi US $300	Heater core needed replacement for the 2nd time since new.

Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014 13000 mi	Failed turbo. Replaced basically everything from the exhaust manifold back.

Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Oct 2014 - Sep 2017
Dec 2014 36000 mi	Door rattle and wind noise with driver door
Jul 2016 81000 mi US $1700	Cooling fan fragmented and cut radiator
Sep 2017 105000 mi	Ad Blue subsystem had multiple failures finally resolved by dealer.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Apr 2013 - Feb 2017
Jan 2014 49700 mi	Inner trunk trim was loose at delivery, dealer ordered new part but it is not yet available.
Jul 2015 46800 mi	O2 sensor, VW decided to replace under warranty
Jan 2016 35000 mi US $15	No heat on passenger side. Bad heater core. Part is on backorder. Heater core replaced, problem solved
Jan 2017 57000 mi	Heat not working, second time

Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Aug 2013 - Feb 2018
Feb 2014 16000 mi	turbo failure passenger side rear seat release cable would not allow rear seat to fold down clutch pedal clicks when engaged AND outside temp is below 32F AND cabin temp is warmed up.
May 2014 21700 mi	Drivers side Seat pan developed crack in v-tex. VWoA denied claim. Currently in dispute.
Oct 2014 32000 mi	Reattach rear spoiler
Jun 2015 50000 mi US $300	Replace front sway bar links
Dec 2016 94000 mi	no heat in cabin; replace heater core; flush; refill with antifreeze
Jun 2017 100000 mi US $550	replace front sway bar links replace front brake pads
Nov 2017 120000 mi	turbo input temp sensor threw a CEL; diagnosed as sensor not working. As explained this guards against turbo air temp being too warm. In consultation with tech decided to forgo fixing it as winter temps not an issue. Repair not done. Repair not covered under VW extended turbo warranty. long trim piece of console between buckets that faces drivers seat has become unattached and hangs down. Asked dealer to look at trim piece (along with scheduled maintenance and CEL light) never got a response. Repair not successful.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2017
Oct 2016 69800 mi	engine light came on Day after 70k service. Ad Blue diesel sensor (level & temp sensor) failed and will require $1200 service. isn't covered by current law or warranty. Widespread, costly problem w VW diesels. car is sitting until buyback
Feb 2017 74000 mi	Alternator failed, vehicle is no longer being driven and is awaiting buyback Adblue sensor never repaired.

Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States May 2013 - Jan 2017
Mar 2014 15000 mi	Faulty design on the 2013 tdi turbos.
Mar 2015 41000 mi US $100	Sway bar end links went bad
Jul 2016 81300 mi US $100	3rd sway bar end link that went bad
Oct 2016 88500 mi US $60	leaking engine coolant. won't fix because because it is being bought back. rnNever buying VW again Leaking oil. Not fixing because it is being bought back. NEVER BUYING A VW AGAIN.
Jan 2017 91000 mi	Leaking oil and coolant when bought back.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2018
Sep 2015 47000 mi	Diesel Exhaust Fluid heater module failed, tripping warning light on dash. Module replaced by dealer under CA emissions warranty.
Mar 2016 59000 mi	Intercooler had sprung a very small leak, thus slowly loosing coolant.
May 2016 61300 mi US $25	Interior trunk damper strut bracket had come detached (broken welds) from the chasis where it was attached.rnrnVolkswagen of America agreed to pay 75% of costs to repair, with car already out of warranty.
Sep 2016 67000 mi US $198	Starter battery failed to start car. Replaced battery at dealer using Volkswagen of America $500 credit card provided to me as a TDI owner affected by diesel cheating scandal.
Dec 2016 71000 mi US $1100	Water pump leak instigated replacement of timing belt, water pump, idlers and drive belts. Also replaced front brake pads and rotors. And did oil and filter change.

Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2013
Jun 2013 10000 mi	Diesel Exhaust Fluid leak from claimed faulty cap though I suspect dealer error as occurred only shortly after 10K service.

Volkswagen Passat in Arizona, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2017
Nov 2014 25000 mi	Temperature sensor in the adblue tank was defective turning on the Check Engine light. Dealer replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2017
Dec 2014 21000 mi	drivers door trim out of position causing wind noise. Also did 20K mile service: Oil change, fill Adblue and other normal service items. All ok.
Mar 2016 39000 mi	Heater stopped putting out heat. Dealer installed new heater core. There is a TSB for this problem. Also did the 40K service including tranny service
Nov 2016 48400 mi	Oxygen sensor indicator light.

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2017
Nov 2015 20000 mi	Rear passenger door handle locking mechanism broke. Part was replaced.
Jul 2016 28200 mi	DRL went out. Seems like low mileage to be out.
Sep 2016 29000 mi US $180	The battery failed and needed to be replaced with less than 3 years of ownership. The battery warranty is only 2 years so it was not covered.

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2017
Mar 2017 63000 mi US $100	Fuel pump shelled and shot metal through the entire system. Entire fuel system needed to be replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Sep 2012 - Jan 2017
Oct 2014 24000 mi	CEL came on, was able to drive to dealer, an emission sensor was diagnosed as faulty and was replaced

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2017
Nov 2015 44000 mi	Vehicle was loosing coolant. Dealer replaced water pump.
Jun 2016 49000 mi US $180	Battery died. Was replaced. Also 1 recall was fixed (steering wheel clock spring).
Nov 2016 52200 mi	Hesitation after cold start. Injector lines and injectors replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2018
Nov 2017 70000 mi	Ad-blue heater had failed, but was repaired under extended emissions warranty.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 42000 mi US $800	Replace battery and 40k scheduled service

Volkswagen Passat in Alaska, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2017
Nov 2013 6000 mi	Gap between headlight and quarter panel on driver side to big. Wheel well liner installed wrong, tucked inside quarter panel lip instead over it and screwed in
May 2014 15000 mi US $20	Front license plate bracket loose
Jan 2016 56700 mi US $450	Driver door handle and lock freezes in cold weather stopping the door from unlocking or opening if unlocked

Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 90000 mi US $150	Replaced clogged heater core

Volkswagen Passat in Alberta, Canada Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 14880 mi	Wheel bearing was making excess noise. Replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2017
Dec 2016 56000 mi	Def Blue heater went out. Dealer repaired at no charge.

Volkswagen Passat in Quebec, Canada Nov 2013 - Jul 2018
Dec 2013 1240 mi C $90	chip and several minor nick on Windshield. The chip was a road hazard but it seem that the windshield is week Left rear door squeaked when very cold
Feb 2015 20900 mi	Adblue (urea) additive was not serviced properly the first time SI I got a 300 km left warning message. When back to the dealer and they filled it properly. Apparently the mechanics forgot to do the job the first time... Fixed.
Jan 2017 26100 mi	Heather core défective. This item was colères by va nous cost
May 2018 83700 mi C $350	Change front stab. links
Jul 2018 88660 mi C $350	Left aft wheel bearing failure

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Feb 2017
Feb 2015 51500 mi	Had an alarm ID'd in Canada Nov/14 as the ad-blue tank heater. (OBD2 alm 205C). "Portfolio Protection" repair insurance covered it. (the bill would have been about $1K.) The repair kit was priced at $625, then labor on top.
Nov 2015 67600 mi	Turbocharger blew on I29 in SD. Had it aqnd many other components replaced by Graham Automotive VW dealer in Sioux Falls. VW had extended the turbo warranty on this 2013 Passat to 120000 miles so I lucked out. A "hidden" warranty. Figure.
Dec 2015 71000 mi	Engine light came ON , 80 miles after turbo replacement. Drove from South Dakota to Texas. VW of Corpus Christi found that a grommet had been overlooked during the turbo repair. Fixed as part of the extended warranty on the turbo.

Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Jul 2013 - Jan 2018
Apr 2017 18000 mi US $900	knock sensor failed

Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States May 2016 - Nov 2017
May 2016 98000 mi US $673	AdBlue heater failure. Replace heater & temperature sensor.
Jul 2016 98700 mi US $409	Check engine light came on. I investigated with VCDS software, and found that the code was most likely caused by a faulty front O2 sensor. Dealer confirmed and replaced the sensor.

Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
Sep 2016 94000 mi	exhaust flap failed at 90K but dealer said it caused the failure of the particulate filter and it's not covered past 80k

Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2015
Sep 2014 22000 mi	Oxygen Sensor was faulty, replaced at no cost.

Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jan 2014 5031 mi	This visit was the start of several visits for broken, or burnt out DRL bulbs.
Apr 2014 7798 mi	Drivers side DRL shattered, caused light assembly to melt. Replaced driver's side light assembly. It melted when the DRL shattered. Replaced passenger side DRL bulb. It blew out while at the VW dealership.

Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2017
Feb 2014 15000 mi	Dealer replaced head light assembly, after third buld replacement.
Mar 2015 45000 mi US $85	Driver's side seat belt sensor malfunctioned. I took the vehicle into the dealership, but we couldn't duplicate the malfunction, which was a constant dinging of the fasten your seatbelt audible warning.
May 2015 47000 mi US $463	Check Engine light came on required new O2 sensor.
Dec 2015 59000 mi US $450	Drivers side door would not lock or unlock. You had to enter the vehicle through the passenger side.
Sep 2016 65000 mi US $100	Tire inflator sensor.
Nov 2016 67900 mi US $430	Diesel particulate filter. It was a software issue. I believe my son had made frequent short trips that that had not activated a DPF regen cycle. Charge mostly for diagnostics.

Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2016
Nov 2014 23500 mi	Radio/Navigation Unit would not boot up. No audio/video from system. Defective head unit.
Mar 2015 31000 mi	Continuing to have problems with the audio/navigation unit. System randomly shuts off/disconnects from bluetooth, or crashes. Dealer applied a software update to prevent this. Issues have diminished, but not fully resolved.
May 2015 32100 mi	Replaced head unit again.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2017
Sep 2013 3000 mi	Sunroof squeals when opening.
Aug 2015 30000 mi	Squeal when opening sunroof. Fixed it with lubrication.
Feb 2016 37600 mi	Check engine light came on.
Oct 2016 48700 mi	Needed a jump start, then had some "check engine" indications. Diagnosis is the battery should be replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2013 - Feb 2017
Jun 2014 69000 mi US $64	Turbo went, replaced. Replaced particulate filter system which was full of oil.
Aug 2016 104100 mi US $500	Bad NOX Sensor

Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States Jun 2016 - Feb 2017
Oct 2016 67800 mi	Fuel pressure code sent. Cleared code has not returned.

Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2016
Oct 2013 3800 mi	Stains in the roof liner around the sunroof. Dealer cleaned out the drain tubes on both sides and problem was cured.
Jan 2014 9300 mi	Failed Turbo Charger and Catalytic Convertor as a result of the failed turbo
Jul 2014 23500 mi	Both tie rod ends were replaced. In all fairness to the dealer/manufacturer we had an excessive amount of pot-holes during the spring-thaw this year . . . I obviously hit most of them.
Mar 2015 43000 mi US $350	Rear Driver Side Door Handle Locking Mechanism Would Engage & Re-Engage Every Time the Cars Speed Went Below & Back Above 10 mph
May 2015 48000 mi US $850	Driver's side wheel bearing was making a lot of noise - dealer replaced and test drove. Found the passenger side was also worn and making noise but had been masked by the driver's side. Both front wheel bearings replaced.
Sep 2016 81000 mi	Rear Trunk License Plate Light Bulbs & Harnesses. Lights would not work because the harnesses had corroded to the point they were non-functional and in need of full replacement.
Oct 2016 85000 mi US $300	3 Sway bar linkages worn out and replaced Bottom protective spoiler/pan underneath engine came loose and was dragging on the road. The estimate to replace the pan was $850. I had the part removed from the vehicle.

Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2016
Nov 2014 20100 mi	Day time running lights were not functional. Also had a recall part replaced in the fuse box. Driver's door latch stuck due to moisture.
Jul 2015 26700 mi	Sensor in the handle that allows for touch lock / unlock.

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2016
Jun 2014 22000 mi US $150	rear underbody wind noise due to flapping body part. Was missing bolts, probably due to backing over something; were replaced Sluggish audio response; rear camera took forever to display
Jun 2015 39000 mi	Fuel rail replacement

Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2017
Mar 2015 19000 mi US $345	The glow plug light flashed and the car went into limp mode. Dealership drained the diesel and replaced the fuel filter. Error codes indicated that the problem was caused by substandard fuel.
Jun 2015 22000 mi	Glow plug light began to flash and the check engine light came on as well. Drove to VW dealer who was close by. High pressure fuel pump was defective and had to be replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2017
Mar 2013 20000 mi	the passenger side mirror was collecting water.

Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
May 2013 3000 mi	Trunk would not open with switch in car or remote. Dealer replaced latch assembly.
Oct 2013 8300 mi	Traction control seems to grab occasionally when slowing down from high speed, makes grinding noise at least.
Aug 2014 13500 mi	Driver door binding/squeaky on opening. Dealer replaced hinge assembly.

Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2017
Jun 2015 18000 mi	Electronic Door Lock was replaced
Jun 2017 43000 mi	The A/C was taking 5+ minutes to start pumping cool air. The issue was a valve in the system that would stick, was wearing and ultimately contaminated the system. The total bill would have been in excess of $2300 however the repairs were covered by my extended warranty.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2015
May 2014 44000 mi	The heat sensor in the adBlue tank failed. VW repaired it at no charge.
Jul 2014 47700 mi	Turbo hose came loose.  Fault in an engine control module.
Feb 2015 59000 mi	Fuel pump shattered sending pieces throughout the fuel system.

Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Feb 2013 - Aug 2014
Jun 2013 2000 mi	Squeaking noise eminating from somewhere in the interior
Jul 2013 2200 mi	Isolated the source of the squeak myself. A retaining screw for the subwoofer mounted under the parcel shelf in the trunk was loose. Unfortunately the screw wouldn't stay tight and would require regular attention. Never returned to the dealer.
Aug 2014 7000 mi	Ultimately the various squeaks and rattles in this car contributed to my decision to sell it. Please note that the car was otherwise reliable and nothing broke or fell off during our ownership.

Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2018
Jan 2015 62000 mi	The drivers side door freezes and will not open with temperatures below 32. Service Bulletin No.: TT-57-14-01
Jan 2017 48200 mi	Passenger side heater core was clogged up and needed to be replaced. TSB. DEF Heater failed. Replaced under the extended warranty. Rear passenger window would not roll back up.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

Jan 2013 1000 mi

The driver's side pillar trim was coming loose, leaving an end frayed about and inch long and 5mm deep. The airbag light was on from the factory. The airbag wiring harness was severed when the vehicle was manufactured. Dealer replaced part without hassle. The horn failed by staying on while the car's ignition was in any position but completely off. I pulled the horn fuse which was impossibly labeled; Dealer gave me rental at no charge and replace the entire steering column.

Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2016
Sep 2014 36000 mi	Car wouldn't turn off. Some electrical problem.

Volkswagen Passat in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2017
Dec 2014 29000 mi	Drivers door lock would not open using keyfob remote or switch on the drivers door. Dealer replaced locking mechanism under warranty.
Sep 2016 43000 mi	engine fuel filter developed a leak. Repaired under parts warranty.

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2017
Aug 2014 21000 mi	AdBlue tank and pump had to be replaced because of a bad sensor.

Volkswagen Passat in Kansas, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2017
Jan 2013 2000 mi	Replaced Radio Navigation
Jul 2013 17000 mi	Radio had to have a hard reset performed in order to receive XM Sirius signal.
Oct 2016 63000 mi US $1100	The heater for the ad-blue injection system clogged and burn out. Replacement part included the injection pump and heater as one assembly. Also replaced wire connector and hose connectors. An extended warranty has now been issued for this.

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2012 - Oct 2015
Jun 2013 11000 mi	Rear deck squeak. Not fixed. Dash rattle. Not fixed
May 2014 25000 mi	Radiator leak. Smelled coolant after driving. No visible loss of fluid. Full radiator replacement after testing showed a leak when under pressure.
Jun 2014 26000 mi	Driver side power seat would not move forward. Stuck in wife's position and I could not drive my car. After 1 full day of testing, they had to overnight new circuit board. Loaner car provided at the end of day 1. Driver side power seat lumbar not inflating. After 1 full day of testing, they had to overnight new circuit board. Loaner car provided at the end of day 1.
Jul 2015 40300 mi US $400	Cam sensor failure. Car would not start. Quoted $1400 repair. Escalated to VW USA and got 75% of costs covered out of warranty.
Oct 2015 42000 mi US $503	Alternator

Volkswagen Passat in Idaho, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2015
Jan 2015 15600 mi	Emissions Service Action 23N5-ECM software update to prevent turbocharger failure in extreme cold weather conditions
Mar 2015 30000 mi US $550	Broken wheel bearing

Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2019
Jan 2014 345000 mi	Sensor came on with check engine light for adding Blue this is for TDI technology warranty repair same problem sensor for check engine came on due to EPA add blue dumb ass technology
Dec 2014 71000 mi	Had to replace Oxygen Censor Satellite radio works intermittently.
Apr 2016 115500 mi US $375	sway bar was worn and lose on left side replace both sides of front tire sway bar parts
Oct 2016 132200 mi US $393	Broken wire to air cooler pump circuit my check engine light came on
Mar 2017 144433 mi US $531	Oxygen Sensor O2 no working correctly had to be replaced first one was broken had to return for another.
Jul 2017 163087 mi US $65	Weld left strut for trunk lid to pop open
Dec 2017 179200 mi	Heater for Add Blue
Mar 2018 184500 mi	Add Blue needs software update from Germany
May 2018 190254 mi US $325	maintenance
Jun 2018 190000 mi US $168	I had a loose wire causing my check engine light to come on something to do with heating the fuel $168 to fix rest was maintenance.
Aug 2018 200572 mi US $726	hub bearings maintenance

Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada May 2013 - Dec 2015
Aug 2013 2960 mi	Sunroof hard to open, stop in the middle and makeing dragging/clicking noise. Cause: sunshade guide was jammed. Fixed in dealership for no cost by warranty.
Jul 2015 27900 mi	Fuel gauge intermittently shows zero after starting to drive. Fuel gauge sender removed+reinstalled, electric fuel pump removed+reinstalled.

Volkswagen Passat in Oregon, United States May 2013 - Mar 2017
Aug 2016 74300 mi US $570	Exhaust control valve was stuck open. they replaced the valve(flap)

Volkswagen Passat in Iowa, United States May 2013 - Apr 2015
Nov 2013 11700 mi	Door lock malfunction CV boot had tare from factory
Mar 2014 20000 mi	Bad plunger on clutch master cylinder.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2015
Jan 2014 14200 mi	Faulty ABS sensor causing stability control fault messages. ABS sensor was replaced under warranty

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2017
Aug 2014 47900 mi US $400	Oxygen sensor was replaced
Feb 2016 78000 mi US $800	Heater core had to be replaced, system was flushed due to plugged/contaminated core. Passenger side would not blow warm heated air. There is a technical service bulletin on this design problem. Dealer has done 100% of on time maintenance.
Jul 2016 85500 mi US $1200	Urea system sensor went bad. Had to replace urea tank by removing bumper and replacing entire system. VW later issued a recall and repaid cost of repair

Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Mar 2013 - Jan 2016
Aug 2013 6000 mi	Battery dead after leaving the parking lights on. However when checked it was found defective and dealer replace it free of charge.
Sep 2014 28000 mi	Transmision linkage clip broke. So you could not put the car in gear. They order the new clip and replace.
Aug 2015 44800 mi	Turbo failed! Also the transmission has a delay or shifts hard between 2 and 3 gears.
Sep 2015 45000 mi	So I took the car in again for transmission hard changes from 2-3 gear. They change the transmission, ECU, and fuel pump!
Jan 2016 34000 mi	The fuel line for the turbo was defective. Had it replaced and solve the issue. This is the 3rd time I was stranded in the middle of the highway! So traded the car in for a GTI!

Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2014
Sep 2012	Radiator needed replacement

Volkswagen Passat in Maine, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2015
Aug 2013 2700 mi	RNS 510 touchscreen very slow, backup camera can take up to 30 secs to turn on.
Jun 2014 9000 mi	Automatic mirror not dimming
Jan 2015	Intermittent short in central locking meant you could be locked in or out of the car in temps below freezing
Jun 2015 15000 mi	Not cool enough.

Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2014
Dec 2013 6000 mi	Transmission has been replaced with new one.

Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018 70000 mi US $100	Oil change and filter, general fluid check up.

Volkswagen Passat in Utah, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2015
Apr 2013 10000 mi	After inserting two new headlight bulbs I took it to the dealer. They said the whole headlight assembly was fried. Recent recall on HL assy. states design flaw causes excessive shock when hood is dropped, causing assembly to short. Warranty.

Volkswagen Passat in Nevada, United States Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 5000 mi	Drivers seat memory buttons failed. Likely caused by worker performing a detail. Maybe cleaning fluid got into the circuit.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jun 2014 - Dec 2015
Jun 2014 8000 mi	Parts replaced

Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018 64000 mi US $480	cv boot replacement

Volkswagen Passat in Kansas, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018 39000 mi US $50	Replaced front control arm bushings. Replace front driver and passenger side door locks, due to sluggish operation.

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012	The brake pedal sticks to the floor after applied. Dealer said there was a leak in main cylinder. They replaced it but problem still exist. It is about go in the shop for 3rd time.

Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2018 32000 mi US $165	Replaced original battery.
Aug 2021 82000 mi US $3	Passenger side running light replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
May 2018 101000 mi US $50	Busted [audio system] fuse

Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States Jan 2018 - Jan 2023
Mar 2018 46000 mi US $15	Tail light burned out.
Jun 2022 98000 mi	Front splash shield detached and was destroyed while driving on highway. I removed it myself. I'll have a new one installed later.
Oct 2022 103000 mi US $1000	Parking brake adjustment

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2016 - Jul 2022
Jun 2018 76100 mi	Something emissions related check engine light was on
Aug 2021 124000 mi US $1000	REPLACE ALL FOUR BRAKES / ROTORS

Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2019
Jun 2016 28000 mi	Driver door latch intermittently would not work.

Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States Jan 2014 - May 2019
Jul 2015 31500 mi	Rear view mirror broke and was replaced under warranty.

Volkswagen Passat in Vermont, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2016
Oct 2014 47300 mi	Passenger side headlight was allowing condensation to enter the inside of the headlight. The dealership replaced the headlight under warranty.
Jun 2015 57000 mi	The auto door lock would lock all doors EXCEPT the drivers side front. Also, the rear drivers door would not open from the inside (worked fine from the outside). Dealer fixed both problems under my warranty.
Aug 2015 59000 mi US $50	Sway arm joints were broken and needed replacing.
Sep 2016 70000 mi US $175	Took car to dealer for a possible bearing problem. They couldn't find problem, but did find rear brake and broken spring - but wouldn't honor extended warranty purchased from them. Took car to local shop for repair. Broken rear spring

Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2016
Jan 2014 15500 mi	Replaced the instrument cluster due to pixilation. Rattle in the trunk hatch. Repaired trunk latch mechanism.
Dec 2014 17000 mi	drivers side door lock frozen in cold weather. Door would not open, had to enter exist from passenger side for 2 days. Dealer replaced lock and cable mechanism after reviewing TSB. No charge for repair.

Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States May 2013 - Mar 2018
Jul 2015 53300 mi	Original equipment battery died after 25 months of use.
Apr 2016 71700 mi US $1300	check engine light, transmission service light and check gas cap messages appeared intermittently. Replaced map sensor, purge valve, clean throttle body, fuel pump relay
Feb 2018 117000 mi US $75	Left-hand headlight was replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2016
Jun 2014 6000 mi	HD radio does not work properly. VW is aware of the problem but refuses to fix the radio.
Jan 2016 15000 mi	The HD radio does not work properly. The dealer said VW is aware of the problem, but could not fix it. My new Audi has an HD radio that works great!

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2019
Jan 2017 66000 mi US $180	Parked the car. After work the car didn't start. Got a jump start and took it to AutoZone. They tested it and had the battery replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States Nov 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 40000 mi US $100	Front Speakers

Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Dec 2012 - Nov 2021
Mar 2017 37000 mi US $127	Key fob no longer communicating with car. Dealer reprogrammed.
Feb 2021 54000 mi US $450	Replace power door lock module

Volkswagen Passat in Alabama, United States May 2015 - Jun 2019
Mar 2017 75000 mi US $15	Car was difficult to start after fueling. Infamous N80 valve was defective. Ordered OEM Bosch replacement valve online for less than $15 shipped. Installation took less than 12 minutes.

Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2015
Jan 2013	Passenger side speaker grill in dash would vibrate, driver door panel near armrest would rattle. Took to dealer they fixed those, ordered part for another rattle, bringing back to address other issues will report back on those when fixed.
Apr 2013 5800 mi	Rattles galore! Both B pillars rattle, occasional rattle in both dash speakers. Attempted self fix and have given up. Turned up the stereo instead. Passenger side seat squeak. Dealer replaced fore/aft assembly.
Jun 2015 38000 mi	Rattles never fixed

Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Sep 2014 - Nov 2016
Nov 2015 27100 mi	RNS-510 unit indicated fault

Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013 5500 mi	Intermittently, the engine will shudder at stop signs and red lights for just a second or two. The Dealer downloaded new firmware to the ECM, but the problem is not fixed. Car had to be towed in one month after purchase for a stuck vavlve.

Volkswagen Passat in Nova Scotia, Canada May 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 27667 mi	replaced control arm bushing