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24V834000 Oct 30, 2024 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side f...

19V862000 Dec 4, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of th...

19V389000 May 22, 2019 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal a...

18V329000 May 16, 2018 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 201...

18V148000 Mar 6, 2018 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deplo...

17V309000 May 11, 2017 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and Direct-Shift Transmissions (DSG). The vehicle's underbody heat shield m...

16V171000 Mar 24, 2016 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passat vehicles equipped with TDI engines. Due to improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underb...

16V078000 Feb 10, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-...

15V483000 Aug 4, 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwage...

14V125000 Mar 17, 2014 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles manufactured January 2011 through November 2012. In the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bu...

12V146000 Apr 5, 2012 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PASSAT VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 1, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY, THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DIESEL FUEL FILTER ELEMENT...

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Jan 2, 2026 Unknown Or Other

Sunroof shattered without warning

Jan 2, 2026 Unknown Or Other

Sunroof shattered without warning

Dec 9, 2025 Electrical System

We would have been in a life threating situation (very cold) if we would have not walked down highway to get internet service to look up the issue. What happened. We drove up from Phoenix to the mountains in Arizona. When starting the car after a stop (to look at a heard of Elk in a pasture) the ca...

Dec 9, 2025 Electrical System

We would have been in a life threating situation (very cold) if we would have not walked down highway to get internet service to look up the issue. What happened. We drove up from Phoenix to the mountains in Arizona. When starting the car after a stop (to look at a heard of Elk in a pasture) the ca...

Oct 9, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000(Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the air bags warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehic...

Oct 9, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000(Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the air bags warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehic...

Sep 24, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V148000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The contact st...

Sep 24, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V148000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The contact st...

Sep 15, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufact...

Sep 15, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufact...

Aug 15, 2025 Air Bags

I received a a notice of recall from Volkswagen for my airbag. In my 2012 Passat. I made an appointment with AutoNation Mall of Georgia Volkswagen service department for repair. I brought my car in on my appointment date and was informed upon my arrival that there is a back order of these airbags. T...

Aug 15, 2025 Air Bags

I received a a notice of recall from Volkswagen for my airbag. In my 2012 Passat. I made an appointment with AutoNation Mall of Georgia Volkswagen service department for repair. I brought my car in on my appointment date and was informed upon my arrival that there is a back order of these airbags. T...

Aug 11, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (AIR BAGS). The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about...

Aug 11, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (AIR BAGS). The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about...

Jul 11, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that soon after an unknown air bag recall repair was performed on the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided a fee for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not dia...

Jul 11, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that soon after an unknown air bag recall repair was performed on the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided a fee for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not dia...

Jul 5, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

I noticed a fuel smell in the cabin area that continued to get worse. After pulling the back seat I was able to visually see the fuel pump that had lots of micro cracks which was causing a fuel leak. The leak was very dangerous and caused major foam damage to my rear seat and was a major hazard had ...

Jul 5, 2025 Fuel/propulsion System

I noticed a fuel smell in the cabin area that continued to get worse. After pulling the back seat I was able to visually see the fuel pump that had lots of micro cracks which was causing a fuel leak. The leak was very dangerous and caused major foam damage to my rear seat and was a major hazard had ...

Jun 30, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The m...

Jun 30, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The m...

Jun 20, 2025 Air Bags 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification o...

Jun 20, 2025 Air Bags 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification o...

Jun 14, 2025 Air Bags

I have contacted VW repeatedly to have recall service and I have been advised that no parts, due to tariffs..even prior to tariffs.. I can’t inspect my car and my registration will be suspended.. I am also concerned about my safety..

Jun 14, 2025 Air Bags

I have contacted VW repeatedly to have recall service and I have been advised that no parts, due to tariffs..even prior to tariffs.. I can’t inspect my car and my registration will be suspended.. I am also concerned about my safety..

May 21, 2025 Air Bags

Hello, I received a letter in the mail in December about safety recall 69E6 Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator. I contacted two separate VW dealers since then and both said they would get back to me and now we are almost in June and it is my family's main transportation vehicle and I have two babies und...

May 21, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V148000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable, and was on national backorder. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for...

May 21, 2025 Air Bags

Hello, I received a letter in the mail in December about safety recall 69E6 Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator. I contacted two separate VW dealers since then and both said they would get back to me and now we are almost in June and it is my family's main transportation vehicle and I have two babies und...

May 21, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V148000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable, and was on national backorder. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for...

May 20, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local deal...

May 20, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local deal...

May 16, 2025 Air Bags

Received Important Safety Recall letter dated December 2024 from VW. NHTSA: 24V834. Safety Recall 69EG. Today is May 16th, 2025. Dealers have no parts, BUT this is a safety recall. How can this be remedy asap, before accidents occurs? No ETA as to when parts are available according to 2 d...

May 16, 2025 Air Bags

Received Important Safety Recall letter dated December 2024 from VW. NHTSA: 24V834. Safety Recall 69EG. Today is May 16th, 2025. Dealers have no parts, BUT this is a safety recall. How can this be remedy asap, before accidents occurs? No ETA as to when parts are available according to 2 d...

May 8, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V148000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that th...

May 8, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V148000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that th...

Mar 21, 2025 Air Bags

I've repeatedly tried to contact manufacturers about this recall in which they state they will call back and never due , i feel this is a immediate problem and should be fixed due to it may cause harm or death

Mar 21, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I've repeatedly tried to contact manufacturers about this recall in which they state they will call back and never due , i feel this is a immediate problem and should be fixed due to it may cause harm or death

Mar 21, 2025 Air Bags

I've repeatedly tried to contact manufacturers about this recall in which they state they will call back and never due , i feel this is a immediate problem and should be fixed due to it may cause harm or death

Mar 21, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I've repeatedly tried to contact manufacturers about this recall in which they state they will call back and never due , i feel this is a immediate problem and should be fixed due to it may cause harm or death

Mar 14, 2025 Air Bags

I have recall on my vehicle for driver frontal airbag. I contactes both my local dealerships and VW USA. I have been told that the part needed in on backorder and they have no ETA for availablity. I feel extremely unsafe driving a car with malfunctioned driver airbag which may explode any time and ...

Mar 14, 2025 Air Bags

I have recall on my vehicle for driver frontal airbag. I contactes both my local dealerships and VW USA. I have been told that the part needed in on backorder and they have no ETA for availablity. I feel extremely unsafe driving a car with malfunctioned driver airbag which may explode any time and ...

Mar 10, 2025 Air Bags

The manufacturer and their authorized dealer have been unable to fix this for me. VW Customer Care has no answers, and my local dealer (Southpoint Volkswagon) will not have the parts until May. Basically everyone is saying there's nothing to do but wait, while there's a part of my car that could exp...

Mar 10, 2025 Air Bags

The manufacturer and their authorized dealer have been unable to fix this for me. VW Customer Care has no answers, and my local dealer (Southpoint Volkswagon) will not have the parts until May. Basically everyone is saying there's nothing to do but wait, while there's a part of my car that could exp...

Jan 14, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of t...

Jan 14, 2025 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of t...

Apr 14, 2024 Fuel System, Diesel

The fuel pump design to last the life of the vehicle exploded this is a 10k fix they ( extended the warranty to 120000 miles instead of replacing the bad pumps im at 1290000 miles i don’t understand how this is acceptable given the amount of issues and occurrences the fuel pump has exploded

Apr 14, 2024 Fuel System, Diesel

The fuel pump design to last the life of the vehicle exploded this is a 10k fix they ( extended the warranty to 120000 miles instead of replacing the bad pumps im at 1290000 miles i don’t understand how this is acceptable given the amount of issues and occurrences the fuel pump has exploded

Mar 19, 2024 Air Bags 145,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the clock spring was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V483000 (Air Bags) in 2022; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the ...

Mar 19, 2024 Air Bags 145,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the clock spring was replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V483000 (Air Bags) in 2022; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the ...

Jan 16, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Stop on middle of the freeway twice and one on the road. Be replace the hoof 24 months ago now again dealer claim need to change the whole fuel system it’s 2012 Passat to modification done 2017. For another 6900 dollars this consumer ripoff by be. Car now is in the dealer. It’s dirito brothers ...

Jan 16, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Stop on middle of the freeway twice and one on the road. Be replace the hoof 24 months ago now again dealer claim need to change the whole fuel system it’s 2012 Passat to modification done 2017. For another 6900 dollars this consumer ripoff by be. Car now is in the dealer. It’s dirito brothers ...

Sep 14, 2023 Electrical System

Volkswagen Passat 2012 Passat key won't go into ignition - Trying to fit my key into ignition will not go in and or Turn [XXX] [XXX] Removing the plastic steering wheel shroud, (T25 x3) then remove VW ignition switch, Black plastic piece under spring pressure needs to come out, this piece is t...

Sep 14, 2023 Electrical System

Volkswagen Passat 2012 Passat key won't go into ignition - Trying to fit my key into ignition will not go in and or Turn [XXX] [XXX] Removing the plastic steering wheel shroud, (T25 x3) then remove VW ignition switch, Black plastic piece under spring pressure needs to come out, this piece is t...

Sep 7, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Any time it rains and the car goes through a deeper than surface level puddle/wet area where the nose of the car has to dip down (think by railroad tracks, high water retention areas with lack of drainage, etc) as soon as the car dips down into the water, the steering wheel will lock up and I am una...

Sep 7, 2023 Steering

Any time it rains and the car goes through a deeper than surface level puddle/wet area where the nose of the car has to dip down (think by railroad tracks, high water retention areas with lack of drainage, etc) as soon as the car dips down into the water, the steering wheel will lock up and I am una...

Sep 7, 2023 Electrical System

Any time it rains and the car goes through a deeper than surface level puddle/wet area where the nose of the car has to dip down (think by railroad tracks, high water retention areas with lack of drainage, etc) as soon as the car dips down into the water, the steering wheel will lock up and I am una...

Sep 7, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Any time it rains and the car goes through a deeper than surface level puddle/wet area where the nose of the car has to dip down (think by railroad tracks, high water retention areas with lack of drainage, etc) as soon as the car dips down into the water, the steering wheel will lock up and I am una...

Sep 7, 2023 Steering

Any time it rains and the car goes through a deeper than surface level puddle/wet area where the nose of the car has to dip down (think by railroad tracks, high water retention areas with lack of drainage, etc) as soon as the car dips down into the water, the steering wheel will lock up and I am una...

Sep 7, 2023 Electrical System

Any time it rains and the car goes through a deeper than surface level puddle/wet area where the nose of the car has to dip down (think by railroad tracks, high water retention areas with lack of drainage, etc) as soon as the car dips down into the water, the steering wheel will lock up and I am una...

Apr 19, 2023 Air Bags 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel in either direction, there was a clicking sound was coming from the steering column. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated, with the cruise control ...

Apr 19, 2023 Steering 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel in either direction, there was a clicking sound was coming from the steering column. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated, with the cruise control ...

Apr 19, 2023 Air Bags 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel in either direction, there was a clicking sound was coming from the steering column. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated, with the cruise control ...

Apr 19, 2023 Steering 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel in either direction, there was a clicking sound was coming from the steering column. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated, with the cruise control ...

Feb 7, 2023 Electrical System

The electrical system failed. It has been to numerous mechanics many refusing to do the work. The car cuts off while driving randomly. When ignition is turned off and then turned back on car starts again. No light on dash alternator ecu fuel pump fuses all replaced in effort to try to find the issue...

Feb 7, 2023 Electrical System

The electrical system failed. It has been to numerous mechanics many refusing to do the work. The car cuts off while driving randomly. When ignition is turned off and then turned back on car starts again. No light on dash alternator ecu fuel pump fuses all replaced in effort to try to find the issue...

Dec 27, 2022 Fuel System, Diesel 83,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power with the battery warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an ind...

Dec 27, 2022 Fuel System, Diesel 83,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power with the battery warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an ind...

Dec 12, 2022 Air Bags

My airbag light is on. Had a test done and it also indicated airbag problem. My car was supposedly repaired of this defect some time ago, but here we are. Also when entering my VIN for any recall; it lists defective light. Previous work done by Audi/VW of Jackson, Ms. On 12/9/22 the airbag indi...

Dec 12, 2022 Exterior Lighting

My airbag light is on. Had a test done and it also indicated airbag problem. My car was supposedly repaired of this defect some time ago, but here we are. Also when entering my VIN for any recall; it lists defective light. Previous work done by Audi/VW of Jackson, Ms. On 12/9/22 the airbag indi...

Dec 12, 2022 Air Bags

My airbag light is on. Had a test done and it also indicated airbag problem. My car was supposedly repaired of this defect some time ago, but here we are. Also when entering my VIN for any recall; it lists defective light. Previous work done by Audi/VW of Jackson, Ms. On 12/9/22 the airbag indi...

Dec 12, 2022 Exterior Lighting

My airbag light is on. Had a test done and it also indicated airbag problem. My car was supposedly repaired of this defect some time ago, but here we are. Also when entering my VIN for any recall; it lists defective light. Previous work done by Audi/VW of Jackson, Ms. On 12/9/22 the airbag indi...

Dec 5, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Bought in July and had 38461 miles and only put 3000 miles since bought. Driving down the road and it started raining and had 2” of water in my drivers side floor board. Took to jack Morris auto glass and they looked at it and said the pan on the driver’s side of the sunroof was cracked. He told...

Dec 5, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Bought in July and had 38461 miles and only put 3000 miles since bought. Driving down the road and it started raining and had 2” of water in my drivers side floor board. Took to jack Morris auto glass and they looked at it and said the pan on the driver’s side of the sunroof was cracked. He told...

Oct 25, 2022 Engine 193,211 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking an unknown fluid underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the vacuum pump, oil pan, and the gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Th...

Oct 25, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 193,211 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking an unknown fluid underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the vacuum pump, oil pan, and the gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Th...

Oct 25, 2022 Engine 193,211 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking an unknown fluid underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the vacuum pump, oil pan, and the gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Th...

Oct 25, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 193,211 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking an unknown fluid underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the vacuum pump, oil pan, and the gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Th...

Sep 27, 2022 Air Bags

Clock spring was replaced then went out again. Daughter now has a car with no air bag, no horn and none of the electrical working on staring wheel. We are told it will take 6 months for the part, but reading online seeing people waiting over 10 months now for the part. Dealer has no solution and ...

Sep 27, 2022 Air Bags

Clock spring was replaced then went out again. Daughter now has a car with no air bag, no horn and none of the electrical working on staring wheel. We are told it will take 6 months for the part, but reading online seeing people waiting over 10 months now for the part. Dealer has no solution and ...

Sep 14, 2022 Air Bags

My car has had previous airbag recalls and on 09/07/22 the airbag error is now populating on my dash and is tripping up other lights on dash. I believe the same airbag issue is reoccurring again and needs immediate attention to ensure drivers lives are safe and protected.

Sep 14, 2022 Air Bags

My car has had previous airbag recalls and on 09/07/22 the airbag error is now populating on my dash and is tripping up other lights on dash. I believe the same airbag issue is reoccurring again and needs immediate attention to ensure drivers lives are safe and protected.

Sep 6, 2022 Air Bags

Error airbag message

Sep 6, 2022 Air Bags

Error airbag message

Aug 31, 2022 Air Bags

CLOCK SPRING FAIL AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON HORN IS NOT WORKING DANGEROUS TO DRIVE CAR LIKETHIS

Aug 31, 2022 Electrical System

CLOCK SPRING FAIL AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON HORN IS NOT WORKING DANGEROUS TO DRIVE CAR LIKETHIS

Aug 31, 2022 Air Bags

CLOCK SPRING FAIL AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON HORN IS NOT WORKING DANGEROUS TO DRIVE CAR LIKETHIS

Aug 31, 2022 Electrical System

CLOCK SPRING FAIL AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON HORN IS NOT WORKING DANGEROUS TO DRIVE CAR LIKETHIS

Aug 11, 2022 Air Bags

This car has had the clock spring recall fixed a few years ago. The replaced part has since failed (confirmed by the same dealership that replaced it). Dealership indicates this is a free warranty repair but Volkswagen has had this part on backorder for 3 months now since I've had it looked at. How ...

Aug 11, 2022 Air Bags

This car has had the clock spring recall fixed a few years ago. The replaced part has since failed (confirmed by the same dealership that replaced it). Dealership indicates this is a free warranty repair but Volkswagen has had this part on backorder for 3 months now since I've had it looked at. How ...

Jul 30, 2022 Air Bags

-I was parking my car in 95 degrees a hot day and an error air bag light came on on my 2012 Passat my car has never involved in a car accident I bring my car to the mechanic and it said passenger occupant detection system control module. -This is very risky to others because if the air bags fail...

Jul 30, 2022 Air Bags

-I was parking my car in 95 degrees a hot day and an error air bag light came on on my 2012 Passat my car has never involved in a car accident I bring my car to the mechanic and it said passenger occupant detection system control module. -This is very risky to others because if the air bags fail...

Jul 9, 2022 Air Bags

Car needs new clock spring. When parking vehicle and turning, hear a crack sound and airbag light came on, horn wouldn't work and none of the buttons on steering wheel work. Part is backordered and has been for a very long time. Don't know what to do as this is my son's car (age 19) and it's unsafe ...

Jul 9, 2022 Air Bags

Car needs new clock spring. When parking vehicle and turning, hear a crack sound and airbag light came on, horn wouldn't work and none of the buttons on steering wheel work. Part is backordered and has been for a very long time. Don't know what to do as this is my son's car (age 19) and it's unsafe ...

Jun 9, 2022 Air Bags

Back in August of 2015, there has been a repair/recall for the clock spring for Volkswagen Passats. I have had it fixed and it has a warranty on it until 2027. The part has failed 4 times with the most recent failure occurring at the beginning of April. The Volkswagen dealership has had the car sinc...

Jun 9, 2022 Air Bags

Back in August of 2015, there has been a repair/recall for the clock spring for Volkswagen Passats. I have had it fixed and it has a warranty on it until 2027. The part has failed 4 times with the most recent failure occurring at the beginning of April. The Volkswagen dealership has had the car sinc...

Jun 2, 2022 Air Bags 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V483000 (Air Bags) and the recall repair was completed. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated after the recall. The contact took the vehicle to the de...

Jun 2, 2022 Air Bags 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V483000 (Air Bags) and the recall repair was completed. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated after the recall. The contact took the vehicle to the de...

May 27, 2022 Air Bags 275,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking space at approximately 3 MPH and turning the steering wheel, she heard a loud clicking noise coming from the wheel. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated along with an error: air ba...

May 27, 2022 Air Bags 275,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking space at approximately 3 MPH and turning the steering wheel, she heard a loud clicking noise coming from the wheel. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated along with an error: air ba...

May 7, 2022 Air Bags

I heard a loud crack while turning my steering wheel and now I have an "Airbag Error" message and the controls on my steering wheel do not work. Is this related to the Airbag recall? Is it the Steering Wheel Clock Spring?

May 7, 2022 Unknown Or Other

I heard a loud crack while turning my steering wheel and now I have an "Airbag Error" message and the controls on my steering wheel do not work. Is this related to the Airbag recall? Is it the Steering Wheel Clock Spring?

May 7, 2022 Electrical System

I heard a loud crack while turning my steering wheel and now I have an "Airbag Error" message and the controls on my steering wheel do not work. Is this related to the Airbag recall? Is it the Steering Wheel Clock Spring?

May 7, 2022 Air Bags

I heard a loud crack while turning my steering wheel and now I have an "Airbag Error" message and the controls on my steering wheel do not work. Is this related to the Airbag recall? Is it the Steering Wheel Clock Spring?

May 7, 2022 Unknown Or Other

I heard a loud crack while turning my steering wheel and now I have an "Airbag Error" message and the controls on my steering wheel do not work. Is this related to the Airbag recall? Is it the Steering Wheel Clock Spring?

May 7, 2022 Electrical System

I heard a loud crack while turning my steering wheel and now I have an "Airbag Error" message and the controls on my steering wheel do not work. Is this related to the Airbag recall? Is it the Steering Wheel Clock Spring?

May 3, 2022 Air Bags

Although this site has my car listed with ZERO unfixed recalls, that is not true. I received a recall notice for the clockspring on this vehicle, called my local dealership and was told it was no big deal, just to have it fixed when I brought my car in for 80k mile servicing. At that time, the cl...

May 3, 2022 Electrical System

Although this site has my car listed with ZERO unfixed recalls, that is not true. I received a recall notice for the clockspring on this vehicle, called my local dealership and was told it was no big deal, just to have it fixed when I brought my car in for 80k mile servicing. At that time, the cl...

May 3, 2022 Air Bags

Although this site has my car listed with ZERO unfixed recalls, that is not true. I received a recall notice for the clockspring on this vehicle, called my local dealership and was told it was no big deal, just to have it fixed when I brought my car in for 80k mile servicing. At that time, the cl...

May 3, 2022 Electrical System

Although this site has my car listed with ZERO unfixed recalls, that is not true. I received a recall notice for the clockspring on this vehicle, called my local dealership and was told it was no big deal, just to have it fixed when I brought my car in for 80k mile servicing. At that time, the cl...

Apr 26, 2022 Steering

Lost power reconnect batter n steering locked

Apr 26, 2022 Electrical System

Lost power reconnect batter n steering locked

Apr 26, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Lost power reconnect batter n steering locked

Apr 26, 2022 Steering

Lost power reconnect batter n steering locked

Apr 26, 2022 Electrical System

Lost power reconnect batter n steering locked

Apr 26, 2022 Forward Collision Avoidance

Lost power reconnect batter n steering locked

Mar 20, 2022 Air Bags

The Air Bag warning light turned on and i called the VW Queensboro dealership in Queens NYC. They told me they have the clock spring part to repair the open recall on my car. However, when i came in on August 31 2021 they inspected the car for 4 hours and then told me they don't have the part on han...

Mar 20, 2022 Air Bags

The Air Bag warning light turned on and i called the VW Queensboro dealership in Queens NYC. They told me they have the clock spring part to repair the open recall on my car. However, when i came in on August 31 2021 they inspected the car for 4 hours and then told me they don't have the part on han...

Feb 24, 2022 Electrical System

I was driving this particular day through a busyfour way stoplight intersection around time school was dismissing so 3:30ish PM. And I lost all power to my vehicle with just the battery light flashing once. I barely made it out of the i intersection and to the shoulder of the road as there was no po...

Feb 24, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

I was driving this particular day through a busyfour way stoplight intersection around time school was dismissing so 3:30ish PM. And I lost all power to my vehicle with just the battery light flashing once. I barely made it out of the i intersection and to the shoulder of the road as there was no po...

Feb 24, 2022 Steering

I was driving this particular day through a busyfour way stoplight intersection around time school was dismissing so 3:30ish PM. And I lost all power to my vehicle with just the battery light flashing once. I barely made it out of the i intersection and to the shoulder of the road as there was no po...

Feb 24, 2022 Electrical System

I was driving this particular day through a busyfour way stoplight intersection around time school was dismissing so 3:30ish PM. And I lost all power to my vehicle with just the battery light flashing once. I barely made it out of the i intersection and to the shoulder of the road as there was no po...

Feb 24, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

I was driving this particular day through a busyfour way stoplight intersection around time school was dismissing so 3:30ish PM. And I lost all power to my vehicle with just the battery light flashing once. I barely made it out of the i intersection and to the shoulder of the road as there was no po...

Feb 24, 2022 Steering

I was driving this particular day through a busyfour way stoplight intersection around time school was dismissing so 3:30ish PM. And I lost all power to my vehicle with just the battery light flashing once. I barely made it out of the i intersection and to the shoulder of the road as there was no po...

Feb 23, 2022 Air Bags

The clock spring has went out on my 2012 VW Passat, but VW does not have them in stock, nor do they know when they'll have them in stock. This means that the drivers air bag will not work in the event of an accident. They are not doing a recall, but are doing an "extended warranty". They are knowing...

Feb 23, 2022 Steering

The clock spring has went out on my 2012 VW Passat, but VW does not have them in stock, nor do they know when they'll have them in stock. This means that the drivers air bag will not work in the event of an accident. They are not doing a recall, but are doing an "extended warranty". They are knowing...

Feb 23, 2022 Air Bags

The clock spring has went out on my 2012 VW Passat, but VW does not have them in stock, nor do they know when they'll have them in stock. This means that the drivers air bag will not work in the event of an accident. They are not doing a recall, but are doing an "extended warranty". They are knowing...

Feb 23, 2022 Steering

The clock spring has went out on my 2012 VW Passat, but VW does not have them in stock, nor do they know when they'll have them in stock. This means that the drivers air bag will not work in the event of an accident. They are not doing a recall, but are doing an "extended warranty". They are knowing...

Feb 5, 2022 Electrical System

On the 29th of January, upon turning on my car and turning my steering wheel, I heard a "clicking" noise, and immediately on the dash my airbag light displayed along with a message saying, "Error: Airbag". After driving, I realized that my horn no longer worked and the controls on my steering wheel ...

Feb 5, 2022 Air Bags

On the 29th of January, upon turning on my car and turning my steering wheel, I heard a "clicking" noise, and immediately on the dash my airbag light displayed along with a message saying, "Error: Airbag". After driving, I realized that my horn no longer worked and the controls on my steering wheel ...

Feb 5, 2022 Electrical System

On the 29th of January, upon turning on my car and turning my steering wheel, I heard a "clicking" noise, and immediately on the dash my airbag light displayed along with a message saying, "Error: Airbag". After driving, I realized that my horn no longer worked and the controls on my steering wheel ...

Feb 5, 2022 Air Bags

On the 29th of January, upon turning on my car and turning my steering wheel, I heard a "clicking" noise, and immediately on the dash my airbag light displayed along with a message saying, "Error: Airbag". After driving, I realized that my horn no longer worked and the controls on my steering wheel ...

Jan 25, 2022 Air Bags

The clock spring that's located within the steering wheel with the airbag is defective. I just got it fixed in Nov 2021 and its broken again, and it now Jan 2022. Only 2 months it survived. Each time the dealership fixes the problem, its like they put a band aid on the issue and give it back. Its no...

Jan 25, 2022 Air Bags

The clock spring that's located within the steering wheel with the airbag is defective. I just got it fixed in Nov 2021 and its broken again, and it now Jan 2022. Only 2 months it survived. Each time the dealership fixes the problem, its like they put a band aid on the issue and give it back. Its no...

Dec 22, 2021 Air Bags

My 2012 Passat was supposedly repaired under a recall action for the clock spring. However, same symptoms began to occur later in time and now it is apparent that the issue has not been solved and needs to be re-accomplished.

Dec 22, 2021 Air Bags

My 2012 Passat was supposedly repaired under a recall action for the clock spring. However, same symptoms began to occur later in time and now it is apparent that the issue has not been solved and needs to be re-accomplished.

Dec 2, 2021 Air Bags

The airbag light came on, so I suspected the clock spring had gone bad. I looked up the information on the internet and it showed a recall for my model and year. after calling the dealer, they said i should have been notified, but now my car had too many miles for them to complete the repair as c...

Dec 2, 2021 Air Bags

The airbag light came on, so I suspected the clock spring had gone bad. I looked up the information on the internet and it showed a recall for my model and year. after calling the dealer, they said i should have been notified, but now my car had too many miles for them to complete the repair as c...

Oct 29, 2021 Air Bags

While driving at unknown speed airbag error light illuminated and horn and steering radio controls became inoperative. Diagnosed as clock spring broken which was replaced under previous recall. Estimated repair costs now estimated at $600 and not covered under warranty.

Oct 29, 2021 Air Bags

While driving at unknown speed airbag error light illuminated and horn and steering radio controls became inoperative. Diagnosed as clock spring broken which was replaced under previous recall. Estimated repair costs now estimated at $600 and not covered under warranty.

Aug 14, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

The DPF keeps causing the engine light to come on when there isn’t anything wrong but it also makes the car use more fuel every time this happens

Aug 14, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

The DPF keeps causing the engine light to come on when there isn’t anything wrong but it also makes the car use more fuel every time this happens

May 18, 2021 Air Bags

I purchased my Passat in Pasadena California. I now reside in Nevada. The closest dealer to me is Lithia Volkswagen of Reno 1050 E Plumb Ln #110, Reno, NV 89502. This is an hours drive for me. I have called and explained to this deal that I need my airbag recall fixed. Each attempt, I am advised tha...

May 18, 2021 Air Bags

I purchased my Passat in Pasadena California. I now reside in Nevada. The closest dealer to me is Lithia Volkswagen of Reno 1050 E Plumb Ln #110, Reno, NV 89502. This is an hours drive for me. I have called and explained to this deal that I need my airbag recall fixed. Each attempt, I am advised tha...

May 10, 2021 Air Bags 165,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS SINCE DAY ONE I BOUGHT IT AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON I DON'T THINK THE RECALL WAS DONE PROPERLY CAUSE I HAVE SAME ISSUE AS IT WAS STATED BY OTHER DRIVER'S AIRBAG LIGHT ON STEERING MAKING NOISE IT'S RIDICULOUS

May 10, 2021 Steering 165,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS SINCE DAY ONE I BOUGHT IT AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON I DON'T THINK THE RECALL WAS DONE PROPERLY CAUSE I HAVE SAME ISSUE AS IT WAS STATED BY OTHER DRIVER'S AIRBAG LIGHT ON STEERING MAKING NOISE IT'S RIDICULOUS

May 10, 2021 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL/PUMP ON MY 2012 VW PASSAT WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. I LOOK ONLINE AND SEE THAT THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE FOR VW OWNERS I SENT THIS TO VW AS A CONCERN AND TO NHTSA AS A CONCERN PREVIOUSLY BUT NEVER HEARD ANYTHING FR...

May 10, 2021 Air Bags 165,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS SINCE DAY ONE I BOUGHT IT AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON I DON'T THINK THE RECALL WAS DONE PROPERLY CAUSE I HAVE SAME ISSUE AS IT WAS STATED BY OTHER DRIVER'S AIRBAG LIGHT ON STEERING MAKING NOISE IT'S RIDICULOUS

May 10, 2021 Steering 165,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS SINCE DAY ONE I BOUGHT IT AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON I DON'T THINK THE RECALL WAS DONE PROPERLY CAUSE I HAVE SAME ISSUE AS IT WAS STATED BY OTHER DRIVER'S AIRBAG LIGHT ON STEERING MAKING NOISE IT'S RIDICULOUS

May 10, 2021 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE ABS CONTROL/PUMP ON MY 2012 VW PASSAT WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES ON IT CAUSING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. I LOOK ONLINE AND SEE THAT THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE FOR VW OWNERS I SENT THIS TO VW AS A CONCERN AND TO NHTSA AS A CONCERN PREVIOUSLY BUT NEVER HEARD ANYTHING FR...

Mar 16, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 106,585 mi

I HAVE HAD TO HAVE WORK DONE ON THE THROTTLE BODY THREE TIMES BEFORE THIS REPAIR. AS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING, I HAVE HAD CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT COME ON ALONG WITH THE EPC LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER THE LIGHTS COME ON, I CAN DRIVE ABOUT A MILE BEFORE I LOOSE COMPLETE POWE...

Mar 16, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 106,585 mi

I HAVE HAD TO HAVE WORK DONE ON THE THROTTLE BODY THREE TIMES BEFORE THIS REPAIR. AS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING, I HAVE HAD CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT COME ON ALONG WITH THE EPC LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER THE LIGHTS COME ON, I CAN DRIVE ABOUT A MILE BEFORE I LOOSE COMPLETE POWE...

Mar 15, 2021 Electrical System 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 76 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND EXHAUST FLUID WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED FOR OVER A YEAR. AN ERROR CODE STATED VEHICLE SHUT-OFF AT 200 MILES WAS ON THE INSTRUMENT...

Mar 15, 2021 Engine 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 76 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND EXHAUST FLUID WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED FOR OVER A YEAR. AN ERROR CODE STATED VEHICLE SHUT-OFF AT 200 MILES WAS ON THE INSTRUMENT...

Mar 15, 2021 Electrical System 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 76 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND EXHAUST FLUID WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED FOR OVER A YEAR. AN ERROR CODE STATED VEHICLE SHUT-OFF AT 200 MILES WAS ON THE INSTRUMENT...

Mar 15, 2021 Engine 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 76 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND EXHAUST FLUID WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PERSISTED FOR OVER A YEAR. AN ERROR CODE STATED VEHICLE SHUT-OFF AT 200 MILES WAS ON THE INSTRUMENT...

Feb 14, 2021 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 2012 PASSAT HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE FLYWHEEL AS IT WAS STARTING TO COME APART AND CAUSE A RATTLE NOISE LIKE AN EXHAUST PIPE RATTLING IT WENT AWAY WHEN I TOOK RPM TO A LITTLE HIGHER NUMBER HAD IT FIXED BY DEALERSHIP I WONDER WHY THERE WASN'T A RECALL ON THIS AS IT HAPPENED TO MANY PEOPLE I HAD IT RE...

Feb 14, 2021 Power Train 80,000 mi

MY 2012 PASSAT HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE FLYWHEEL AS IT WAS STARTING TO COME APART AND CAUSE A RATTLE NOISE LIKE AN EXHAUST PIPE RATTLING IT WENT AWAY WHEN I TOOK RPM TO A LITTLE HIGHER NUMBER HAD IT FIXED BY DEALERSHIP I WONDER WHY THERE WASN'T A RECALL ON THIS AS IT HAPPENED TO MANY PEOPLE I HAD IT RE...

Nov 17, 2020 Air Bags 120,000 mi

FAILED STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING AS DESCRIBED IN 2015 RECALL 69L2. AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND ALL STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS, INCLUDING HORN, DO NOT FUNCTION. ALL SYMPTOMS BEGAN WHILE MAKING A TURN WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. DEALER REPORTS THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL REPAIR.

Nov 17, 2020 Electrical System 120,000 mi

FAILED STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING AS DESCRIBED IN 2015 RECALL 69L2. AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND ALL STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS, INCLUDING HORN, DO NOT FUNCTION. ALL SYMPTOMS BEGAN WHILE MAKING A TURN WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. DEALER REPORTS THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL REPAIR.

Nov 17, 2020 Air Bags 120,000 mi

FAILED STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING AS DESCRIBED IN 2015 RECALL 69L2. AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND ALL STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS, INCLUDING HORN, DO NOT FUNCTION. ALL SYMPTOMS BEGAN WHILE MAKING A TURN WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. DEALER REPORTS THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL REPAIR.

Nov 17, 2020 Electrical System 120,000 mi

FAILED STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING AS DESCRIBED IN 2015 RECALL 69L2. AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND ALL STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS, INCLUDING HORN, DO NOT FUNCTION. ALL SYMPTOMS BEGAN WHILE MAKING A TURN WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. DEALER REPORTS THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL REPAIR.

Nov 16, 2020 Service Brakes 166,458 mi

I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR THE BREAK WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO PUSH, IT WAS LIKE PUSHING A LEAD WEIGHT AND FINALLY THE CAR STOPPED AFTER PUSHING WITH ALL MY STRENGTH WITH BOTH FEET. I WAS DRIVING INTO THE PUBLIX PARKING LOT AT MIRASOL IN PALM BEACH GARDENS AND PARKING THE CAR IN THE PARKING SPOT, LUCKILY ...

Nov 16, 2020 Service Brakes 166,458 mi

I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR THE BREAK WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO PUSH, IT WAS LIKE PUSHING A LEAD WEIGHT AND FINALLY THE CAR STOPPED AFTER PUSHING WITH ALL MY STRENGTH WITH BOTH FEET. I WAS DRIVING INTO THE PUBLIX PARKING LOT AT MIRASOL IN PALM BEACH GARDENS AND PARKING THE CAR IN THE PARKING SPOT, LUCKILY ...

Nov 4, 2020 Electrical System 77,000 mi

DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR BREAKS WITHOUT THE OPERATOR REALIZING IT, RESULTING IN A THREAT TO THE SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR AND SECURITY OF THE VEHICLE. THE ONLY WAY TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE IS USING VW CODE SCANNERS, OTHERWISE, THERE ARE NO OBVIOUS TRAITS TO AN UNSUSPECTING OWNER THAT THE DOOR LOCKS ARE INOPER...

Nov 4, 2020 Unknown Or Other 77,000 mi

DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR BREAKS WITHOUT THE OPERATOR REALIZING IT, RESULTING IN A THREAT TO THE SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR AND SECURITY OF THE VEHICLE. THE ONLY WAY TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE IS USING VW CODE SCANNERS, OTHERWISE, THERE ARE NO OBVIOUS TRAITS TO AN UNSUSPECTING OWNER THAT THE DOOR LOCKS ARE INOPER...

Nov 4, 2020 Electrical System 77,000 mi

DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR BREAKS WITHOUT THE OPERATOR REALIZING IT, RESULTING IN A THREAT TO THE SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR AND SECURITY OF THE VEHICLE. THE ONLY WAY TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE IS USING VW CODE SCANNERS, OTHERWISE, THERE ARE NO OBVIOUS TRAITS TO AN UNSUSPECTING OWNER THAT THE DOOR LOCKS ARE INOPER...

Nov 4, 2020 Unknown Or Other 77,000 mi

DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR BREAKS WITHOUT THE OPERATOR REALIZING IT, RESULTING IN A THREAT TO THE SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR AND SECURITY OF THE VEHICLE. THE ONLY WAY TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE IS USING VW CODE SCANNERS, OTHERWISE, THERE ARE NO OBVIOUS TRAITS TO AN UNSUSPECTING OWNER THAT THE DOOR LOCKS ARE INOPER...

Oct 22, 2020 Engine 59,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WILL LOOSE DRIVING POWER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AS WELL AS EPC LIGHT. WHEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT THE WHOLE THROTKE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS WAS A DEALER ONLY PART, WHEN THE MECHANIC SHOP CALLED TO ORDER THE PART...

Oct 22, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 59,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WILL LOOSE DRIVING POWER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AS WELL AS EPC LIGHT. WHEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT THE WHOLE THROTKE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS WAS A DEALER ONLY PART, WHEN THE MECHANIC SHOP CALLED TO ORDER THE PART...

Oct 22, 2020 Unknown Or Other 59,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WILL LOOSE DRIVING POWER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AS WELL AS EPC LIGHT. WHEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT THE WHOLE THROTKE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS WAS A DEALER ONLY PART, WHEN THE MECHANIC SHOP CALLED TO ORDER THE PART...

Oct 22, 2020 Engine 59,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WILL LOOSE DRIVING POWER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AS WELL AS EPC LIGHT. WHEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT THE WHOLE THROTKE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS WAS A DEALER ONLY PART, WHEN THE MECHANIC SHOP CALLED TO ORDER THE PART...

Oct 22, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 59,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WILL LOOSE DRIVING POWER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AS WELL AS EPC LIGHT. WHEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT THE WHOLE THROTKE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS WAS A DEALER ONLY PART, WHEN THE MECHANIC SHOP CALLED TO ORDER THE PART...

Oct 22, 2020 Unknown Or Other 59,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WILL LOOSE DRIVING POWER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AS WELL AS EPC LIGHT. WHEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT THE WHOLE THROTKE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS WAS A DEALER ONLY PART, WHEN THE MECHANIC SHOP CALLED TO ORDER THE PART...

Sep 21, 2020 Air Bags 109,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL HAD A SLIGHT TUG AND A NOISE. LOST ALL FUNCTIONS ON STEERING WHEEL. WAS ON A COUNTRY RD. TOOK IT TO A VW MECHANIC IN QUINCY PA ON SEPT 4 2020. THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING BROKE AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT. I LOOKED IT UP AND RECALL NUMBER 15V483000 CAME UP. IT WAS ALREADY FIXED EVIDEN...

Sep 21, 2020 Electrical System 109,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL HAD A SLIGHT TUG AND A NOISE. LOST ALL FUNCTIONS ON STEERING WHEEL. WAS ON A COUNTRY RD. TOOK IT TO A VW MECHANIC IN QUINCY PA ON SEPT 4 2020. THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING BROKE AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT. I LOOKED IT UP AND RECALL NUMBER 15V483000 CAME UP. IT WAS ALREADY FIXED EVIDEN...

Sep 21, 2020 Steering 109,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL HAD A SLIGHT TUG AND A NOISE. LOST ALL FUNCTIONS ON STEERING WHEEL. WAS ON A COUNTRY RD. TOOK IT TO A VW MECHANIC IN QUINCY PA ON SEPT 4 2020. THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING BROKE AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT. I LOOKED IT UP AND RECALL NUMBER 15V483000 CAME UP. IT WAS ALREADY FIXED EVIDEN...

Sep 21, 2020 Air Bags 109,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL HAD A SLIGHT TUG AND A NOISE. LOST ALL FUNCTIONS ON STEERING WHEEL. WAS ON A COUNTRY RD. TOOK IT TO A VW MECHANIC IN QUINCY PA ON SEPT 4 2020. THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING BROKE AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT. I LOOKED IT UP AND RECALL NUMBER 15V483000 CAME UP. IT WAS ALREADY FIXED EVIDEN...

Sep 21, 2020 Electrical System 109,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL HAD A SLIGHT TUG AND A NOISE. LOST ALL FUNCTIONS ON STEERING WHEEL. WAS ON A COUNTRY RD. TOOK IT TO A VW MECHANIC IN QUINCY PA ON SEPT 4 2020. THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING BROKE AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT. I LOOKED IT UP AND RECALL NUMBER 15V483000 CAME UP. IT WAS ALREADY FIXED EVIDEN...

Sep 21, 2020 Steering 109,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL HAD A SLIGHT TUG AND A NOISE. LOST ALL FUNCTIONS ON STEERING WHEEL. WAS ON A COUNTRY RD. TOOK IT TO A VW MECHANIC IN QUINCY PA ON SEPT 4 2020. THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING BROKE AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT. I LOOKED IT UP AND RECALL NUMBER 15V483000 CAME UP. IT WAS ALREADY FIXED EVIDEN...

Sep 12, 2020 Air Bags 98,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I HEARD VERY WEIRD NOISES WERE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL EVERYTIME I TURN IT IN EITHER DIRECTION AND THE NEXT DAY, THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. BY THE TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, MY HORN STOPS WORKING. SO THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING...

Sep 12, 2020 Steering 98,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I HEARD VERY WEIRD NOISES WERE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL EVERYTIME I TURN IT IN EITHER DIRECTION AND THE NEXT DAY, THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. BY THE TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, MY HORN STOPS WORKING. SO THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING...

Sep 12, 2020 Air Bags 98,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I HEARD VERY WEIRD NOISES WERE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL EVERYTIME I TURN IT IN EITHER DIRECTION AND THE NEXT DAY, THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. BY THE TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, MY HORN STOPS WORKING. SO THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING...

Sep 12, 2020 Steering 98,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND I HEARD VERY WEIRD NOISES WERE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL EVERYTIME I TURN IT IN EITHER DIRECTION AND THE NEXT DAY, THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. BY THE TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, MY HORN STOPS WORKING. SO THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING...

Aug 26, 2020 Engine 30,325 mi

TWICE WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FAILED LEAVING THE AUTOMOBILE DISABLED ON THE HIGHWAY. ON BOTH OCCASIONS IT WAS REPORTED THAT METAL WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL PUMP AND ALL COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL SYSTEM WERE REPLACED. THE TWO INCIDENTS HAPPENED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP AFTER THE CA...

Aug 26, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 30,325 mi

TWICE WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FAILED LEAVING THE AUTOMOBILE DISABLED ON THE HIGHWAY. ON BOTH OCCASIONS IT WAS REPORTED THAT METAL WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL PUMP AND ALL COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL SYSTEM WERE REPLACED. THE TWO INCIDENTS HAPPENED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP AFTER THE CA...

Aug 26, 2020 Engine 30,325 mi

TWICE WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FAILED LEAVING THE AUTOMOBILE DISABLED ON THE HIGHWAY. ON BOTH OCCASIONS IT WAS REPORTED THAT METAL WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL PUMP AND ALL COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL SYSTEM WERE REPLACED. THE TWO INCIDENTS HAPPENED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP AFTER THE CA...

Aug 26, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 30,325 mi

TWICE WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FAILED LEAVING THE AUTOMOBILE DISABLED ON THE HIGHWAY. ON BOTH OCCASIONS IT WAS REPORTED THAT METAL WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL PUMP AND ALL COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL SYSTEM WERE REPLACED. THE TWO INCIDENTS HAPPENED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP AFTER THE CA...

Jul 18, 2020 Air Bags 152,000 mi

WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE FWY MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY DOOR LOCK ARE KEEP GOING OFF AS IF IM HITING THE LOCK BUTTON

Jul 18, 2020 Electrical System 152,000 mi

WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE FWY MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY DOOR LOCK ARE KEEP GOING OFF AS IF IM HITING THE LOCK BUTTON

Jul 18, 2020 Air Bags 152,000 mi

WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE FWY MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY DOOR LOCK ARE KEEP GOING OFF AS IF IM HITING THE LOCK BUTTON

Jul 18, 2020 Electrical System 152,000 mi

WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE FWY MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY DOOR LOCK ARE KEEP GOING OFF AS IF IM HITING THE LOCK BUTTON

Jul 8, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ...

Jul 8, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ...

Jun 1, 2020 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ACTIVATED IN MY VEHICLE. UPON REVIEW OF THE VEHICLE NO FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL ARE WORKING OR THE HORN. MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED IN THE PAST DUE TO THE CLOCK SPRING NOT WORKING AND TAKEN TO GET FIX. THE SAME CLOCK SPRING ISSUE ARE OCCURRING...

Jun 1, 2020 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ACTIVATED IN MY VEHICLE. UPON REVIEW OF THE VEHICLE NO FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL ARE WORKING OR THE HORN. MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED IN THE PAST DUE TO THE CLOCK SPRING NOT WORKING AND TAKEN TO GET FIX. THE SAME CLOCK SPRING ISSUE ARE OCCURRING...

May 3, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

WAS DRIVING FINE ONE DAY AND THEN THE NEXT WEEK I DROVE IT...STARTED TO SEE LEAKS UNDER MY CAR AND I DIDN'T HAVE THE AC ON. IT GOT HARD TO TURN...FELT STIFF. WAS NOTICING THAT I WAS STARTING TO PAY MORE IN POWER STEERING FLUID TO KEEP MY CAR GOING. CONSIDERING I ONLY HAD IT 3MONTHS SINCE FIRST TIME ...

May 3, 2020 Steering 75,000 mi

WAS DRIVING FINE ONE DAY AND THEN THE NEXT WEEK I DROVE IT...STARTED TO SEE LEAKS UNDER MY CAR AND I DIDN'T HAVE THE AC ON. IT GOT HARD TO TURN...FELT STIFF. WAS NOTICING THAT I WAS STARTING TO PAY MORE IN POWER STEERING FLUID TO KEEP MY CAR GOING. CONSIDERING I ONLY HAD IT 3MONTHS SINCE FIRST TIME ...

May 3, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

WAS DRIVING FINE ONE DAY AND THEN THE NEXT WEEK I DROVE IT...STARTED TO SEE LEAKS UNDER MY CAR AND I DIDN'T HAVE THE AC ON. IT GOT HARD TO TURN...FELT STIFF. WAS NOTICING THAT I WAS STARTING TO PAY MORE IN POWER STEERING FLUID TO KEEP MY CAR GOING. CONSIDERING I ONLY HAD IT 3MONTHS SINCE FIRST TIME ...

May 3, 2020 Steering 75,000 mi

WAS DRIVING FINE ONE DAY AND THEN THE NEXT WEEK I DROVE IT...STARTED TO SEE LEAKS UNDER MY CAR AND I DIDN'T HAVE THE AC ON. IT GOT HARD TO TURN...FELT STIFF. WAS NOTICING THAT I WAS STARTING TO PAY MORE IN POWER STEERING FLUID TO KEEP MY CAR GOING. CONSIDERING I ONLY HAD IT 3MONTHS SINCE FIRST TIME ...

Apr 14, 2020 Service Brakes 100,614 mi

A LOT OF INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON IN MY DASHBOARD INCLUDING ABS CONTROL FAILURE AMONG OTHER INDICATORS. I HAD THIS DIAGNOSED AT MY LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS A FAILURE IN THE ABS CONTROL/PUMP UNIT AND IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS A $2,500 REPAIR. I DID RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE...

Apr 14, 2020 Service Brakes 100,614 mi

A LOT OF INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON IN MY DASHBOARD INCLUDING ABS CONTROL FAILURE AMONG OTHER INDICATORS. I HAD THIS DIAGNOSED AT MY LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS A FAILURE IN THE ABS CONTROL/PUMP UNIT AND IT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS A $2,500 REPAIR. I DID RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE...

Mar 4, 2020 Electrical System 50,000 mi

I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO RUN ERRANDS BUT WHEN I PUT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION, I COULD NOT GET THE ENGINE TO START AND DIDN'T HEAR A CLICKING SOUND. THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN MOVED FROM THE DRIVEWAY FOR ABOUT A DAY. ALL OF THE LIGHTS, RADIO AND DASHBOARDS WORK FINE AND ARE FULLY OPE...

Mar 4, 2020 Electrical System 50,000 mi

I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO RUN ERRANDS BUT WHEN I PUT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION, I COULD NOT GET THE ENGINE TO START AND DIDN'T HEAR A CLICKING SOUND. THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN MOVED FROM THE DRIVEWAY FOR ABOUT A DAY. ALL OF THE LIGHTS, RADIO AND DASHBOARDS WORK FINE AND ARE FULLY OPE...

Feb 18, 2020 Engine 78,000 mi

HEATER COR CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE HAS 78XXX MILES. ON THE VOLKSWAGEN FORMS OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE ALSO IN OTHER YEARS. IT IS THE SAME PART USED

Feb 18, 2020 Unknown Or Other 78,000 mi

HEATER COR CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE HAS 78XXX MILES. ON THE VOLKSWAGEN FORMS OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE ALSO IN OTHER YEARS. IT IS THE SAME PART USED

Feb 18, 2020 Engine 78,000 mi

HEATER COR CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE HAS 78XXX MILES. ON THE VOLKSWAGEN FORMS OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE ALSO IN OTHER YEARS. IT IS THE SAME PART USED

Feb 18, 2020 Unknown Or Other 78,000 mi

HEATER COR CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE HAS 78XXX MILES. ON THE VOLKSWAGEN FORMS OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE ALSO IN OTHER YEARS. IT IS THE SAME PART USED

Dec 24, 2019 Structure 142,000 mi

DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND VW WANTS A TON TO REPAIR IT. ON THE FORUMS & INTERNET THEY STATED WE SHOULD BE OPENING A CASE HERE AS ITS A KNOWN ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED.

Dec 24, 2019 Structure 142,000 mi

DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND VW WANTS A TON TO REPAIR IT. ON THE FORUMS & INTERNET THEY STATED WE SHOULD BE OPENING A CASE HERE AS ITS A KNOWN ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED.

Dec 23, 2019 Power Train

THEY VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IS MY 2ND VEHICLE FOR OCCASIONAL DAYS SO FOR THE MOST TIME STAY AT HOME. ONE DAY I JUST TURNED ON TO WARM UP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. I WENT TO AUTO ZONE FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE ERROR CODE READ P2432 SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM AIR FLOW / PRESSURE SENSOR ...

Dec 23, 2019 Power Train

THEY VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IS MY 2ND VEHICLE FOR OCCASIONAL DAYS SO FOR THE MOST TIME STAY AT HOME. ONE DAY I JUST TURNED ON TO WARM UP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. I WENT TO AUTO ZONE FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE ERROR CODE READ P2432 SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM AIR FLOW / PRESSURE SENSOR ...

Dec 21, 2019 Structure 75,000 mi

I KEEP HAVING A PROBLEM IN FREEZING WEATHER WITH MY VEHICLE DOOR MECHANISM FREEZING LOCKED. I CAN NOT GET INTO OF OUT OF THE CAR ONCE FROZEN. THIS IS SPECIFICALLY THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I HAVE LOOKED UP THE ISSUE AND PEOPLE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE DOOR ACTUATOR. VW HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN TO TH...

Dec 21, 2019 Structure 75,000 mi

I KEEP HAVING A PROBLEM IN FREEZING WEATHER WITH MY VEHICLE DOOR MECHANISM FREEZING LOCKED. I CAN NOT GET INTO OF OUT OF THE CAR ONCE FROZEN. THIS IS SPECIFICALLY THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I HAVE LOOKED UP THE ISSUE AND PEOPLE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE DOOR ACTUATOR. VW HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN TO TH...

Dec 19, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 105,000 mi

THE ABS/ESC AND/OR BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. AT VARIOUS TIMES THE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THEN WOULD TURN OFF AFTER AN IGNITION KEY CYCLE. (THESE ARE THE EXACT PROBLEMS THAT VW HAD WITH ABS MODULES IN EARLIER MODELS. I AM NOT POSITIVE IF THIS IS TRUE BUT WHILE DOING RESEARCH ON THOS...

Dec 19, 2019 Electrical System 105,000 mi

THE ABS/ESC AND/OR BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. AT VARIOUS TIMES THE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THEN WOULD TURN OFF AFTER AN IGNITION KEY CYCLE. (THESE ARE THE EXACT PROBLEMS THAT VW HAD WITH ABS MODULES IN EARLIER MODELS. I AM NOT POSITIVE IF THIS IS TRUE BUT WHILE DOING RESEARCH ON THOS...

Dec 19, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 105,000 mi

THE ABS/ESC AND/OR BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. AT VARIOUS TIMES THE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THEN WOULD TURN OFF AFTER AN IGNITION KEY CYCLE. (THESE ARE THE EXACT PROBLEMS THAT VW HAD WITH ABS MODULES IN EARLIER MODELS. I AM NOT POSITIVE IF THIS IS TRUE BUT WHILE DOING RESEARCH ON THOS...

Dec 19, 2019 Electrical System 105,000 mi

THE ABS/ESC AND/OR BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. AT VARIOUS TIMES THE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THEN WOULD TURN OFF AFTER AN IGNITION KEY CYCLE. (THESE ARE THE EXACT PROBLEMS THAT VW HAD WITH ABS MODULES IN EARLIER MODELS. I AM NOT POSITIVE IF THIS IS TRUE BUT WHILE DOING RESEARCH ON THOS...

Dec 3, 2019 Structure

FUEL TANK DOOR DOESN'T OPEN.

Dec 3, 2019 Structure

FUEL TANK DOOR DOESN'T OPEN.

Nov 19, 2019 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE PECHELES VOLKSWAGEN (3021 EVANS ST, GREENVILLE, NC 27858, (252) 756-1135) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, B...

Nov 19, 2019 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE PECHELES VOLKSWAGEN (3021 EVANS ST, GREENVILLE, NC 27858, (252) 756-1135) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, B...

Oct 30, 2019 Air Bags 94,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE. ALL STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONICS NON-FUNCTIONING. DRIVERS AIR-BAG NON-FUNCTIONING. PREVIOUSLY RECALLED AND DUST COVER INSTALLED, CLOCK SPRING STILL FAILED. CLOCK SPRING FAILED WHILE TURNING A CORNER AT IDLE SPEED IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD.

Oct 30, 2019 Air Bags 94,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE. ALL STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONICS NON-FUNCTIONING. DRIVERS AIR-BAG NON-FUNCTIONING. PREVIOUSLY RECALLED AND DUST COVER INSTALLED, CLOCK SPRING STILL FAILED. CLOCK SPRING FAILED WHILE TURNING A CORNER AT IDLE SPEED IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD.

Sep 12, 2019 Air Bags 76,423 mi

I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY ,WHEN SOUTHERLY LIGHT SHOW ERROR AIRBAGS /ABS .SO I WHEN THE FIRST VW DEALS SERVICE ,TO FIND IT OUT ,AND THEY WERE CHARGE ME JUST TO LOOKS UP.I FELT REALLY DISAPPOINTED,.I NEED HELP I'M DRIVING SO AFRAID EVERY SINGLE DAY

Sep 12, 2019 Air Bags 76,423 mi

I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY ,WHEN SOUTHERLY LIGHT SHOW ERROR AIRBAGS /ABS .SO I WHEN THE FIRST VW DEALS SERVICE ,TO FIND IT OUT ,AND THEY WERE CHARGE ME JUST TO LOOKS UP.I FELT REALLY DISAPPOINTED,.I NEED HELP I'M DRIVING SO AFRAID EVERY SINGLE DAY

Sep 10, 2019 Electrical System 93,100 mi

MY 2012 VW PASSAT WILL RANDOMLY TURN OFF WHILE PARKED & WHILE WAITING AT STOP LIGHTS WITHOUT ANY WARNING.USUALLY THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, BUT ONCE IT HAS HAPPENED WHEN I STARTED TO MOVE WHEN THE STOP LIGHT TURNED TO GREEN.

Sep 10, 2019 Engine 93,100 mi

MY 2012 VW PASSAT WILL RANDOMLY TURN OFF WHILE PARKED & WHILE WAITING AT STOP LIGHTS WITHOUT ANY WARNING.USUALLY THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, BUT ONCE IT HAS HAPPENED WHEN I STARTED TO MOVE WHEN THE STOP LIGHT TURNED TO GREEN.

Sep 10, 2019 Electrical System 93,100 mi

MY 2012 VW PASSAT WILL RANDOMLY TURN OFF WHILE PARKED & WHILE WAITING AT STOP LIGHTS WITHOUT ANY WARNING.USUALLY THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, BUT ONCE IT HAS HAPPENED WHEN I STARTED TO MOVE WHEN THE STOP LIGHT TURNED TO GREEN.

Sep 10, 2019 Engine 93,100 mi

MY 2012 VW PASSAT WILL RANDOMLY TURN OFF WHILE PARKED & WHILE WAITING AT STOP LIGHTS WITHOUT ANY WARNING.USUALLY THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, BUT ONCE IT HAS HAPPENED WHEN I STARTED TO MOVE WHEN THE STOP LIGHT TURNED TO GREEN.

Sep 3, 2019 Electrical System 66,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN OFF ONCE STARTED. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK AND THE IGNITION BECOME STUCK AND I CAN NO LONGER TURN MY CAR OFF. SINCE MY CAR CAN'T TURN OFF, IT WILL BE ON FOR HOURS ON END UNTIL THE GAS RUNS OUT OR UNTIL I GET SOMEONE TO CUT THE BATTERY TO MAKE THE CAR STOP RUNNING. I HAD TO LE...

Sep 3, 2019 Steering 66,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN OFF ONCE STARTED. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK AND THE IGNITION BECOME STUCK AND I CAN NO LONGER TURN MY CAR OFF. SINCE MY CAR CAN'T TURN OFF, IT WILL BE ON FOR HOURS ON END UNTIL THE GAS RUNS OUT OR UNTIL I GET SOMEONE TO CUT THE BATTERY TO MAKE THE CAR STOP RUNNING. I HAD TO LE...

Sep 3, 2019 Unknown Or Other 66,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN OFF ONCE STARTED. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK AND THE IGNITION BECOME STUCK AND I CAN NO LONGER TURN MY CAR OFF. SINCE MY CAR CAN'T TURN OFF, IT WILL BE ON FOR HOURS ON END UNTIL THE GAS RUNS OUT OR UNTIL I GET SOMEONE TO CUT THE BATTERY TO MAKE THE CAR STOP RUNNING. I HAD TO LE...

Sep 3, 2019 Electrical System 66,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN OFF ONCE STARTED. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK AND THE IGNITION BECOME STUCK AND I CAN NO LONGER TURN MY CAR OFF. SINCE MY CAR CAN'T TURN OFF, IT WILL BE ON FOR HOURS ON END UNTIL THE GAS RUNS OUT OR UNTIL I GET SOMEONE TO CUT THE BATTERY TO MAKE THE CAR STOP RUNNING. I HAD TO LE...

Sep 3, 2019 Steering 66,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN OFF ONCE STARTED. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK AND THE IGNITION BECOME STUCK AND I CAN NO LONGER TURN MY CAR OFF. SINCE MY CAR CAN'T TURN OFF, IT WILL BE ON FOR HOURS ON END UNTIL THE GAS RUNS OUT OR UNTIL I GET SOMEONE TO CUT THE BATTERY TO MAKE THE CAR STOP RUNNING. I HAD TO LE...

Sep 3, 2019 Unknown Or Other 66,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN OFF ONCE STARTED. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK AND THE IGNITION BECOME STUCK AND I CAN NO LONGER TURN MY CAR OFF. SINCE MY CAR CAN'T TURN OFF, IT WILL BE ON FOR HOURS ON END UNTIL THE GAS RUNS OUT OR UNTIL I GET SOMEONE TO CUT THE BATTERY TO MAKE THE CAR STOP RUNNING. I HAD TO LE...

Jun 4, 2019 Air Bags 12,000 mi

BROKEN CLOCK SPRING AIR BAGS NOT WORKING WITH LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Jun 4, 2019 Air Bags 12,000 mi

BROKEN CLOCK SPRING AIR BAGS NOT WORKING WITH LIGHT ILLUMINATED

May 28, 2019 Electrical System 120,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING MALFUNCTION. WE HAD THE CLOCK SPRING COVER INSTALLED DUE TO RECALL, BUT THE CLOCK SPRING IS NOW INOPERATIVE WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF DRIVERS AIRBAG FUNCTIONALITY AND STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONIC CONTROLS. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ELECTRONIC CONTROLS FA...

May 28, 2019 Electrical System 120,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING MALFUNCTION. WE HAD THE CLOCK SPRING COVER INSTALLED DUE TO RECALL, BUT THE CLOCK SPRING IS NOW INOPERATIVE WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF DRIVERS AIRBAG FUNCTIONALITY AND STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONIC CONTROLS. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN WHEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ELECTRONIC CONTROLS FA...

May 22, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 176,000 mi

CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE, WAS ALMOST HIT BY SEMI-TRUCK. FUEL PUMP SENT METAL SHARDS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. VW DEALERSHIP QUOTED COST OF $ 6000 TO REBUILD ENTIRE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. WHAT A WAY TO START MY FAMILY VACATION STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ...

May 22, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 176,000 mi

CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE, WAS ALMOST HIT BY SEMI-TRUCK. FUEL PUMP SENT METAL SHARDS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. VW DEALERSHIP QUOTED COST OF $ 6000 TO REBUILD ENTIRE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. WHAT A WAY TO START MY FAMILY VACATION STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ...

May 19, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 121,000 mi

MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND ALMOST KILLED ME AND MY DAUGHTER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT IT OUT BUT IT IS A TOTAL LOSS. I THINK IT COULD WELL BE THE STARTER AS MANY 2011 BUILD VW PASSATS WERE AFFECTED.

May 19, 2019 Unknown Or Other Fire 121,000 mi

MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND ALMOST KILLED ME AND MY DAUGHTER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT IT OUT BUT IT IS A TOTAL LOSS. I THINK IT COULD WELL BE THE STARTER AS MANY 2011 BUILD VW PASSATS WERE AFFECTED.

May 19, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 121,000 mi

MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND ALMOST KILLED ME AND MY DAUGHTER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT IT OUT BUT IT IS A TOTAL LOSS. I THINK IT COULD WELL BE THE STARTER AS MANY 2011 BUILD VW PASSATS WERE AFFECTED.

May 19, 2019 Unknown Or Other Fire 121,000 mi

MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND ALMOST KILLED ME AND MY DAUGHTER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT IT OUT BUT IT IS A TOTAL LOSS. I THINK IT COULD WELL BE THE STARTER AS MANY 2011 BUILD VW PASSATS WERE AFFECTED.

Apr 25, 2019 Electrical System 67,000 mi

MY STARTER HAS BEEN NOT WORKING IVE REPLACED IT MULTIPLE TIMES WITH ORIGINAL PARTS. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC & HE TOLD ME THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH IS WHY MY STREERING WHEEL GETS LOCKED UP THAT IT DOESNT READ THE KEY. ALSO RECENTLY ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING ON & OFF TE...

Apr 25, 2019 Steering 67,000 mi

MY STARTER HAS BEEN NOT WORKING IVE REPLACED IT MULTIPLE TIMES WITH ORIGINAL PARTS. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC & HE TOLD ME THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH IS WHY MY STREERING WHEEL GETS LOCKED UP THAT IT DOESNT READ THE KEY. ALSO RECENTLY ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING ON & OFF TE...

Apr 25, 2019 Exterior Lighting 67,000 mi

MY STARTER HAS BEEN NOT WORKING IVE REPLACED IT MULTIPLE TIMES WITH ORIGINAL PARTS. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC & HE TOLD ME THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH IS WHY MY STREERING WHEEL GETS LOCKED UP THAT IT DOESNT READ THE KEY. ALSO RECENTLY ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING ON & OFF TE...

Apr 25, 2019 Electrical System 67,000 mi

MY STARTER HAS BEEN NOT WORKING IVE REPLACED IT MULTIPLE TIMES WITH ORIGINAL PARTS. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC & HE TOLD ME THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH IS WHY MY STREERING WHEEL GETS LOCKED UP THAT IT DOESNT READ THE KEY. ALSO RECENTLY ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING ON & OFF TE...

Apr 25, 2019 Steering 67,000 mi

MY STARTER HAS BEEN NOT WORKING IVE REPLACED IT MULTIPLE TIMES WITH ORIGINAL PARTS. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC & HE TOLD ME THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH IS WHY MY STREERING WHEEL GETS LOCKED UP THAT IT DOESNT READ THE KEY. ALSO RECENTLY ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING ON & OFF TE...

Apr 25, 2019 Exterior Lighting 67,000 mi

MY STARTER HAS BEEN NOT WORKING IVE REPLACED IT MULTIPLE TIMES WITH ORIGINAL PARTS. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC & HE TOLD ME THIS CAR HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH IS WHY MY STREERING WHEEL GETS LOCKED UP THAT IT DOESNT READ THE KEY. ALSO RECENTLY ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING ON & OFF TE...

Apr 1, 2019 Air Bags

AIRBAGS ERRORS

Apr 1, 2019 Air Bags

AIRBAGS ERRORS

Mar 13, 2019 Air Bags 142,000 mi

FEB 2018 VW REPLACED THE AIRBAGS AND CLOCK SPRING. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE AIRBAG LIGHTS CAME ON TOGETHER WITH THE ABS AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS. I HAVE NO POWER TO THE STEERING WHEEL, NO HORN ETC. MY STEERING IS GETTING TIGHTER AND TIGHTER TO TURN. I'M SURE THIS POSES SOME SORT OF A SAFE...

Mar 13, 2019 Electrical System 142,000 mi

FEB 2018 VW REPLACED THE AIRBAGS AND CLOCK SPRING. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE AIRBAG LIGHTS CAME ON TOGETHER WITH THE ABS AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS. I HAVE NO POWER TO THE STEERING WHEEL, NO HORN ETC. MY STEERING IS GETTING TIGHTER AND TIGHTER TO TURN. I'M SURE THIS POSES SOME SORT OF A SAFE...

Mar 13, 2019 Steering 142,000 mi

FEB 2018 VW REPLACED THE AIRBAGS AND CLOCK SPRING. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE AIRBAG LIGHTS CAME ON TOGETHER WITH THE ABS AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS. I HAVE NO POWER TO THE STEERING WHEEL, NO HORN ETC. MY STEERING IS GETTING TIGHTER AND TIGHTER TO TURN. I'M SURE THIS POSES SOME SORT OF A SAFE...

Mar 13, 2019 Air Bags 142,000 mi

FEB 2018 VW REPLACED THE AIRBAGS AND CLOCK SPRING. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE AIRBAG LIGHTS CAME ON TOGETHER WITH THE ABS AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS. I HAVE NO POWER TO THE STEERING WHEEL, NO HORN ETC. MY STEERING IS GETTING TIGHTER AND TIGHTER TO TURN. I'M SURE THIS POSES SOME SORT OF A SAFE...

Mar 13, 2019 Electrical System 142,000 mi

FEB 2018 VW REPLACED THE AIRBAGS AND CLOCK SPRING. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE AIRBAG LIGHTS CAME ON TOGETHER WITH THE ABS AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS. I HAVE NO POWER TO THE STEERING WHEEL, NO HORN ETC. MY STEERING IS GETTING TIGHTER AND TIGHTER TO TURN. I'M SURE THIS POSES SOME SORT OF A SAFE...

Mar 13, 2019 Steering 142,000 mi

FEB 2018 VW REPLACED THE AIRBAGS AND CLOCK SPRING. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE AIRBAG LIGHTS CAME ON TOGETHER WITH THE ABS AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS. I HAVE NO POWER TO THE STEERING WHEEL, NO HORN ETC. MY STEERING IS GETTING TIGHTER AND TIGHTER TO TURN. I'M SURE THIS POSES SOME SORT OF A SAFE...

Mar 7, 2019 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO O'STEEN VOLKSWAGEN (904-322-5100, LOCATED AT 11401 PHILIPS HWY, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256) WHERE THE CLOCKSPRING WAS REPLACED. THE FA...

Mar 7, 2019 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO O'STEEN VOLKSWAGEN (904-322-5100, LOCATED AT 11401 PHILIPS HWY, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256) WHERE THE CLOCKSPRING WAS REPLACED. THE FA...

Mar 7, 2019 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO O'STEEN VOLKSWAGEN (904-322-5100, LOCATED AT 11401 PHILIPS HWY, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256) WHERE THE CLOCKSPRING WAS REPLACED. THE FA...

Mar 7, 2019 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO O'STEEN VOLKSWAGEN (904-322-5100, LOCATED AT 11401 PHILIPS HWY, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256) WHERE THE CLOCKSPRING WAS REPLACED. THE FA...

Mar 5, 2019 Unknown Or Other 43,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN NOR WILL IT UNLOCK. LATELY, (DECEMBER 2018), I CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR IN THE MORNING. SOMETIMES COLD DRY MORNINGS, OTHER MORNINGS MIST THAT HAS FROZEN, OTHER MORNINGS JUST COLD. I HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND WORK MY WAY OVER TO DRIVERS SEAT. ...

Mar 5, 2019 Unknown Or Other 43,000 mi

FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN NOR WILL IT UNLOCK. LATELY, (DECEMBER 2018), I CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR IN THE MORNING. SOMETIMES COLD DRY MORNINGS, OTHER MORNINGS MIST THAT HAS FROZEN, OTHER MORNINGS JUST COLD. I HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND WORK MY WAY OVER TO DRIVERS SEAT. ...

Feb 27, 2019 Air Bags Crash

TAKATA RECALL I LOOKED UP VEHICLES VIN AN NOTICED 6 RECALLS ON IT I HAD GOT THE ISSUE FIXED AND I NOTICED MY SENSOR IN MY TIRE WAS BLINKING I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP GUY WORKING TOLD ME ONLY A SENSOR I NEED TO PAY FOR WHICH I HAVE ALREADY LOOKED UP AN SEEN THAT IT WAS A RECALL ON THE TIRE SEN...

Feb 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other Crash

TAKATA RECALL I LOOKED UP VEHICLES VIN AN NOTICED 6 RECALLS ON IT I HAD GOT THE ISSUE FIXED AND I NOTICED MY SENSOR IN MY TIRE WAS BLINKING I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP GUY WORKING TOLD ME ONLY A SENSOR I NEED TO PAY FOR WHICH I HAVE ALREADY LOOKED UP AN SEEN THAT IT WAS A RECALL ON THE TIRE SEN...

Feb 27, 2019 Air Bags Crash

TAKATA RECALL I LOOKED UP VEHICLES VIN AN NOTICED 6 RECALLS ON IT I HAD GOT THE ISSUE FIXED AND I NOTICED MY SENSOR IN MY TIRE WAS BLINKING I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP GUY WORKING TOLD ME ONLY A SENSOR I NEED TO PAY FOR WHICH I HAVE ALREADY LOOKED UP AN SEEN THAT IT WAS A RECALL ON THE TIRE SEN...

Feb 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other Crash

TAKATA RECALL I LOOKED UP VEHICLES VIN AN NOTICED 6 RECALLS ON IT I HAD GOT THE ISSUE FIXED AND I NOTICED MY SENSOR IN MY TIRE WAS BLINKING I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP GUY WORKING TOLD ME ONLY A SENSOR I NEED TO PAY FOR WHICH I HAVE ALREADY LOOKED UP AN SEEN THAT IT WAS A RECALL ON THE TIRE SEN...

Feb 12, 2019 Visibility/wiper

THE HEATER CORE IS CLOGGED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS OF THE CAR, BOTH WINDSHIELD AND DOOR, DO NOT DEFOG/DEFROST FOR UP TO 20 MINUTES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WEATHER. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE ONLINE WITH MANY OWNERS OF VW'S IN THE 2012+ RANGE AFFECTED. I ALMOST HIT SOMEONE IN THE CROSSWALK TWICE RECEN...

Feb 12, 2019 Visibility/wiper

THE HEATER CORE IS CLOGGED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS OF THE CAR, BOTH WINDSHIELD AND DOOR, DO NOT DEFOG/DEFROST FOR UP TO 20 MINUTES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WEATHER. IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE ONLINE WITH MANY OWNERS OF VW'S IN THE 2012+ RANGE AFFECTED. I ALMOST HIT SOMEONE IN THE CROSSWALK TWICE RECEN...

Jan 22, 2019 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. 2017 HAD AIRBAG RECALL COMPLETED, NO ISSUES PRIOR TO RECALL. AFTER RECALL, HORN SOUNDS WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, AND CAN'T BE SHUT OFF. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX, IDENTIFIES AS NEW PROBLEM. CHANGED CLOCK SPRING TO FIX HORN ISSUE FOR $500, HORN NOW INTERMITTENTLY ...

Jan 22, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. 2017 HAD AIRBAG RECALL COMPLETED, NO ISSUES PRIOR TO RECALL. AFTER RECALL, HORN SOUNDS WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, AND CAN'T BE SHUT OFF. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX, IDENTIFIES AS NEW PROBLEM. CHANGED CLOCK SPRING TO FIX HORN ISSUE FOR $500, HORN NOW INTERMITTENTLY ...

Jan 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. 2017 HAD AIRBAG RECALL COMPLETED, NO ISSUES PRIOR TO RECALL. AFTER RECALL, HORN SOUNDS WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, AND CAN'T BE SHUT OFF. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX, IDENTIFIES AS NEW PROBLEM. CHANGED CLOCK SPRING TO FIX HORN ISSUE FOR $500, HORN NOW INTERMITTENTLY ...

Jan 22, 2019 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. 2017 HAD AIRBAG RECALL COMPLETED, NO ISSUES PRIOR TO RECALL. AFTER RECALL, HORN SOUNDS WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, AND CAN'T BE SHUT OFF. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX, IDENTIFIES AS NEW PROBLEM. CHANGED CLOCK SPRING TO FIX HORN ISSUE FOR $500, HORN NOW INTERMITTENTLY ...

Jan 22, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. 2017 HAD AIRBAG RECALL COMPLETED, NO ISSUES PRIOR TO RECALL. AFTER RECALL, HORN SOUNDS WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, AND CAN'T BE SHUT OFF. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX, IDENTIFIES AS NEW PROBLEM. CHANGED CLOCK SPRING TO FIX HORN ISSUE FOR $500, HORN NOW INTERMITTENTLY ...

Jan 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. 2017 HAD AIRBAG RECALL COMPLETED, NO ISSUES PRIOR TO RECALL. AFTER RECALL, HORN SOUNDS WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, AND CAN'T BE SHUT OFF. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX, IDENTIFIES AS NEW PROBLEM. CHANGED CLOCK SPRING TO FIX HORN ISSUE FOR $500, HORN NOW INTERMITTENTLY ...

Dec 19, 2018 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LAKELAND VOLKSWAGEN (LOCATED AT 209 S LAKE PARKER AVE, LAKELAND, FL 33801, (863) 804-6160) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). AFTER THE REPAIR, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINAT...

Dec 19, 2018 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LAKELAND VOLKSWAGEN (LOCATED AT 209 S LAKE PARKER AVE, LAKELAND, FL 33801, (863) 804-6160) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). AFTER THE REPAIR, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINAT...

Dec 2, 2018 Air Bags 77,100 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN JUST FINE UP UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING,12/1/2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:30. AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN I HEARD CLICKING COMING FROM MY STEERING WHEEL. MIND YOU I WOULD HERE THIS CLICKING HEAR AND THERE BUT FIGURED MAYBE MY STEERING COLUMN WAS GETTING RUSTY NOT KNOW IT WAS MORE SERIOU...

Dec 2, 2018 Unknown Or Other 77,100 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN JUST FINE UP UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING,12/1/2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:30. AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN I HEARD CLICKING COMING FROM MY STEERING WHEEL. MIND YOU I WOULD HERE THIS CLICKING HEAR AND THERE BUT FIGURED MAYBE MY STEERING COLUMN WAS GETTING RUSTY NOT KNOW IT WAS MORE SERIOU...

Dec 2, 2018 Air Bags 77,100 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN JUST FINE UP UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING,12/1/2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:30. AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN I HEARD CLICKING COMING FROM MY STEERING WHEEL. MIND YOU I WOULD HERE THIS CLICKING HEAR AND THERE BUT FIGURED MAYBE MY STEERING COLUMN WAS GETTING RUSTY NOT KNOW IT WAS MORE SERIOU...

Dec 2, 2018 Unknown Or Other 77,100 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN JUST FINE UP UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING,12/1/2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:30. AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN I HEARD CLICKING COMING FROM MY STEERING WHEEL. MIND YOU I WOULD HERE THIS CLICKING HEAR AND THERE BUT FIGURED MAYBE MY STEERING COLUMN WAS GETTING RUSTY NOT KNOW IT WAS MORE SERIOU...

Nov 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other 37,450 mi

SECONDARY AIR PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE AFTER 37000 MILES,PART OF EMISSION AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

Nov 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other 37,450 mi

SECONDARY AIR PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE AFTER 37000 MILES,PART OF EMISSION AND NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

Nov 13, 2018 Structure 112,000 mi

I WENT TO OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR, AND IT WOULDN'T UNLOCK. I CLIMBED ACROSS FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE DOOR WOULD OPEN. WHEN I PULLED THE LEVER FROM THE INSIDE THE DOOR OPENED ON THE DRIVER SIDE. BUT NOW IT WOULDN'T LATCH TO FIRMLY CLOSE. IT WOULD JUST HIT AND POP OPEN A LITTLE BIT. I W...

Nov 13, 2018 Structure 112,000 mi

I WENT TO OPEN MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR, AND IT WOULDN'T UNLOCK. I CLIMBED ACROSS FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE DOOR WOULD OPEN. WHEN I PULLED THE LEVER FROM THE INSIDE THE DOOR OPENED ON THE DRIVER SIDE. BUT NOW IT WOULDN'T LATCH TO FIRMLY CLOSE. IT WOULD JUST HIT AND POP OPEN A LITTLE BIT. I W...

Nov 3, 2018 Air Bags 85,000 mi

AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AFTER PREVIOUS RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. ENCOUNTERED STEERING WHEEL RESISTANCE TO CORNERING AND HEARD CRUNCHING NOISE AS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INCLUDING HORN WERE LOST. VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SERVICE STATED OVER PHONE THAT THIS WAS UNRELATED TO PRE...

Nov 3, 2018 Electrical System 85,000 mi

AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AFTER PREVIOUS RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. ENCOUNTERED STEERING WHEEL RESISTANCE TO CORNERING AND HEARD CRUNCHING NOISE AS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INCLUDING HORN WERE LOST. VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SERVICE STATED OVER PHONE THAT THIS WAS UNRELATED TO PRE...

Nov 3, 2018 Steering 85,000 mi

AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AFTER PREVIOUS RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. ENCOUNTERED STEERING WHEEL RESISTANCE TO CORNERING AND HEARD CRUNCHING NOISE AS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INCLUDING HORN WERE LOST. VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SERVICE STATED OVER PHONE THAT THIS WAS UNRELATED TO PRE...

Nov 3, 2018 Air Bags 85,000 mi

AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AFTER PREVIOUS RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. ENCOUNTERED STEERING WHEEL RESISTANCE TO CORNERING AND HEARD CRUNCHING NOISE AS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INCLUDING HORN WERE LOST. VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SERVICE STATED OVER PHONE THAT THIS WAS UNRELATED TO PRE...

Nov 3, 2018 Electrical System 85,000 mi

AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AFTER PREVIOUS RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. ENCOUNTERED STEERING WHEEL RESISTANCE TO CORNERING AND HEARD CRUNCHING NOISE AS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INCLUDING HORN WERE LOST. VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SERVICE STATED OVER PHONE THAT THIS WAS UNRELATED TO PRE...

Nov 3, 2018 Steering 85,000 mi

AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AFTER PREVIOUS RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. ENCOUNTERED STEERING WHEEL RESISTANCE TO CORNERING AND HEARD CRUNCHING NOISE AS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INCLUDING HORN WERE LOST. VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SERVICE STATED OVER PHONE THAT THIS WAS UNRELATED TO PRE...

Oct 23, 2018 Air Bags 55,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED SEPTEMBER 2015 FOR RECALL REGARDING DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING/ POOR CLOCK SPRING DESIGN. IT APPEARS THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A CLOCK SPRING COVER INSTALLED TO PREVENT DAMAGE. IT APPEARS THE CLOCK SPRING IS NOW FAULTY. VW DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAD SAID SERVICES DONE ...

Oct 23, 2018 Air Bags 55,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS SERVICED SEPTEMBER 2015 FOR RECALL REGARDING DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING/ POOR CLOCK SPRING DESIGN. IT APPEARS THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A CLOCK SPRING COVER INSTALLED TO PREVENT DAMAGE. IT APPEARS THE CLOCK SPRING IS NOW FAULTY. VW DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAD SAID SERVICES DONE ...

Oct 12, 2018 Air Bags 62,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO VW IN 3/2016 FOR THE RECALL. AT THAT TIME NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON MY STEERING WHEEL WERE WORKING AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. I WAS ADVISED THEY PUT A COVER OVER THE CLOCK SPRING AND ALSO REPLACED THE CLOCK SPRING. FAST FORWARD TO 2018 AND THERES AN I...

Oct 12, 2018 Air Bags 62,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO VW IN 3/2016 FOR THE RECALL. AT THAT TIME NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON MY STEERING WHEEL WERE WORKING AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. I WAS ADVISED THEY PUT A COVER OVER THE CLOCK SPRING AND ALSO REPLACED THE CLOCK SPRING. FAST FORWARD TO 2018 AND THERES AN I...

Oct 9, 2018 Electrical System 81,301 mi

DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS FAIL TO LOCK CAR DOORS. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS ON A 2012 VW PASSAT OVER APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS. THERE IS NO OPTION TO LOCK THE DOOR WITH A KEY OR MANUALLY FROM WITHIN CAR. THE DOOR DOES NOT LOCK WHEN USING KEY FOB OR LOCK SWITCH. THE CAR ALARM DOES NOT GO OF...

Oct 9, 2018 Electrical System 81,301 mi

DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS FAIL TO LOCK CAR DOORS. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS ON A 2012 VW PASSAT OVER APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS. THERE IS NO OPTION TO LOCK THE DOOR WITH A KEY OR MANUALLY FROM WITHIN CAR. THE DOOR DOES NOT LOCK WHEN USING KEY FOB OR LOCK SWITCH. THE CAR ALARM DOES NOT GO OF...

Oct 8, 2018 Air Bags 78,000 mi

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECAL 69L2 STATING THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING IN MY 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT COULD FAIL. THE CLOCK SPRING DID FAIL AND WAS REPAIRED IN 2015 UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL. ON OCT 5TH 2018 THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING FAILED AGAIN AND VOLKSWAGEN REFUSED TO REPAIR IT UNDER THE...

Oct 8, 2018 Electrical System 78,000 mi

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECAL 69L2 STATING THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING IN MY 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT COULD FAIL. THE CLOCK SPRING DID FAIL AND WAS REPAIRED IN 2015 UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL. ON OCT 5TH 2018 THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING FAILED AGAIN AND VOLKSWAGEN REFUSED TO REPAIR IT UNDER THE...

Oct 8, 2018 Steering 78,000 mi

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECAL 69L2 STATING THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING IN MY 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT COULD FAIL. THE CLOCK SPRING DID FAIL AND WAS REPAIRED IN 2015 UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL. ON OCT 5TH 2018 THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING FAILED AGAIN AND VOLKSWAGEN REFUSED TO REPAIR IT UNDER THE...

Oct 8, 2018 Air Bags 78,000 mi

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECAL 69L2 STATING THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING IN MY 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT COULD FAIL. THE CLOCK SPRING DID FAIL AND WAS REPAIRED IN 2015 UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL. ON OCT 5TH 2018 THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING FAILED AGAIN AND VOLKSWAGEN REFUSED TO REPAIR IT UNDER THE...

Oct 8, 2018 Electrical System 78,000 mi

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECAL 69L2 STATING THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING IN MY 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT COULD FAIL. THE CLOCK SPRING DID FAIL AND WAS REPAIRED IN 2015 UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL. ON OCT 5TH 2018 THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING FAILED AGAIN AND VOLKSWAGEN REFUSED TO REPAIR IT UNDER THE...

Oct 8, 2018 Steering 78,000 mi

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECAL 69L2 STATING THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING IN MY 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT COULD FAIL. THE CLOCK SPRING DID FAIL AND WAS REPAIRED IN 2015 UNDER THE SAFETY RECALL. ON OCT 5TH 2018 THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING FAILED AGAIN AND VOLKSWAGEN REFUSED TO REPAIR IT UNDER THE...

Oct 7, 2018 Air Bags 46,750 mi

LAST MONTH, SEPTEMBER 2018, WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ON SURFACE STREETS, I STARTED TO HEAR A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM MY STEERING WHEEL WHENEVER I TURNED THE WHEEL. MY AIRBAG LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE, I WAS WORRIED THAT MY STEERING WOULD FAIL FROM ALL THE NOISE I WAS HEARING FROM TH...

Oct 7, 2018 Steering 46,750 mi

LAST MONTH, SEPTEMBER 2018, WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ON SURFACE STREETS, I STARTED TO HEAR A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM MY STEERING WHEEL WHENEVER I TURNED THE WHEEL. MY AIRBAG LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE, I WAS WORRIED THAT MY STEERING WOULD FAIL FROM ALL THE NOISE I WAS HEARING FROM TH...

Oct 7, 2018 Air Bags 46,750 mi

LAST MONTH, SEPTEMBER 2018, WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ON SURFACE STREETS, I STARTED TO HEAR A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM MY STEERING WHEEL WHENEVER I TURNED THE WHEEL. MY AIRBAG LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE, I WAS WORRIED THAT MY STEERING WOULD FAIL FROM ALL THE NOISE I WAS HEARING FROM TH...

Oct 7, 2018 Steering 46,750 mi

LAST MONTH, SEPTEMBER 2018, WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ON SURFACE STREETS, I STARTED TO HEAR A CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM MY STEERING WHEEL WHENEVER I TURNED THE WHEEL. MY AIRBAG LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE, I WAS WORRIED THAT MY STEERING WOULD FAIL FROM ALL THE NOISE I WAS HEARING FROM TH...

Oct 2, 2018 Engine 90,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TEDDY VOLKSWAGEN (718-920-1400, LOCATED AT 3743 BOSTON RD, BRONX, NY 10466) WHE...

Oct 2, 2018 Electrical System 90,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TEDDY VOLKSWAGEN (718-920-1400, LOCATED AT 3743 BOSTON RD, BRONX, NY 10466) WHE...

Oct 2, 2018 Engine 90,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TEDDY VOLKSWAGEN (718-920-1400, LOCATED AT 3743 BOSTON RD, BRONX, NY 10466) WHE...

Oct 2, 2018 Electrical System 90,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL (EPC) INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TEDDY VOLKSWAGEN (718-920-1400, LOCATED AT 3743 BOSTON RD, BRONX, NY 10466) WHE...

Sep 27, 2018 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY CAR 14 MONTHS AGO, AND IMMEDIATELY GOT IT FIXED. THE RECALL WAS FOR MY STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING- THIS AFFECTS MY HORN, AIRBAGS, AND HANDS FREE PHONE OPTION. I GOT IT FIXED IN JULY 2017. 14 MONTHS LATER (TODAY) IT BROKE AGAIN. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS FAULT ON VOLKSWAGEN...

Sep 27, 2018 Steering

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY CAR 14 MONTHS AGO, AND IMMEDIATELY GOT IT FIXED. THE RECALL WAS FOR MY STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING- THIS AFFECTS MY HORN, AIRBAGS, AND HANDS FREE PHONE OPTION. I GOT IT FIXED IN JULY 2017. 14 MONTHS LATER (TODAY) IT BROKE AGAIN. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS FAULT ON VOLKSWAGEN...

Sep 27, 2018 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY CAR 14 MONTHS AGO, AND IMMEDIATELY GOT IT FIXED. THE RECALL WAS FOR MY STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING- THIS AFFECTS MY HORN, AIRBAGS, AND HANDS FREE PHONE OPTION. I GOT IT FIXED IN JULY 2017. 14 MONTHS LATER (TODAY) IT BROKE AGAIN. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS FAULT ON VOLKSWAGEN...

Sep 27, 2018 Steering

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY CAR 14 MONTHS AGO, AND IMMEDIATELY GOT IT FIXED. THE RECALL WAS FOR MY STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING- THIS AFFECTS MY HORN, AIRBAGS, AND HANDS FREE PHONE OPTION. I GOT IT FIXED IN JULY 2017. 14 MONTHS LATER (TODAY) IT BROKE AGAIN. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS FAULT ON VOLKSWAGEN...

Sep 24, 2018 Air Bags 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. VOLKSWAGEN READING (2746 BERNVILLEE RD, LEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 19533, (610) 777-6500) STATED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE...

Sep 24, 2018 Air Bags 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. VOLKSWAGEN READING (2746 BERNVILLEE RD, LEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 19533, (610) 777-6500) STATED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE...

Aug 13, 2018 Steering 59,900 mi

MY CAR HAS 59900 MILES, KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE, I CAN NOT TURN OFF MY CAR NOW. I SEARCHED ONLINE, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE TO VW CARS, MANY VW OWNERS COMPLAIN THE KEY IS STUCK IN IGNITION AND CAN NOT TURN OFF ENGINE, THEY HAD TO BRING THE CAR TO DEALER TO REPLACE IGNI...

Aug 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other 59,900 mi

MY CAR HAS 59900 MILES, KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE, I CAN NOT TURN OFF MY CAR NOW. I SEARCHED ONLINE, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE TO VW CARS, MANY VW OWNERS COMPLAIN THE KEY IS STUCK IN IGNITION AND CAN NOT TURN OFF ENGINE, THEY HAD TO BRING THE CAR TO DEALER TO REPLACE IGNI...

Aug 13, 2018 Steering 59,900 mi

MY CAR HAS 59900 MILES, KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE, I CAN NOT TURN OFF MY CAR NOW. I SEARCHED ONLINE, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE TO VW CARS, MANY VW OWNERS COMPLAIN THE KEY IS STUCK IN IGNITION AND CAN NOT TURN OFF ENGINE, THEY HAD TO BRING THE CAR TO DEALER TO REPLACE IGNI...

Aug 13, 2018 Unknown Or Other 59,900 mi

MY CAR HAS 59900 MILES, KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE, I CAN NOT TURN OFF MY CAR NOW. I SEARCHED ONLINE, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE TO VW CARS, MANY VW OWNERS COMPLAIN THE KEY IS STUCK IN IGNITION AND CAN NOT TURN OFF ENGINE, THEY HAD TO BRING THE CAR TO DEALER TO REPLACE IGNI...

Jul 27, 2018 Engine 39,000 mi

THE CAR BEGAN SHAKING ONCE IN A WHILE AND ABOUT A MONTH LATER BEGAN TO DIE WHEN IDLE WAITING AT RED LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. I WAS TOLD THE VACUUM SEAL NEEDED REPLACED BUT TO DO SO EVERYTHING WOULD NEED REPLACED AS YOU CAN'T JUST REPLACE A VACUUM SEAL. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OF MY CAR STARTED TO GO H...

Jul 27, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 39,000 mi

THE CAR BEGAN SHAKING ONCE IN A WHILE AND ABOUT A MONTH LATER BEGAN TO DIE WHEN IDLE WAITING AT RED LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. I WAS TOLD THE VACUUM SEAL NEEDED REPLACED BUT TO DO SO EVERYTHING WOULD NEED REPLACED AS YOU CAN'T JUST REPLACE A VACUUM SEAL. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OF MY CAR STARTED TO GO H...

Jul 27, 2018 Engine 39,000 mi

THE CAR BEGAN SHAKING ONCE IN A WHILE AND ABOUT A MONTH LATER BEGAN TO DIE WHEN IDLE WAITING AT RED LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. I WAS TOLD THE VACUUM SEAL NEEDED REPLACED BUT TO DO SO EVERYTHING WOULD NEED REPLACED AS YOU CAN'T JUST REPLACE A VACUUM SEAL. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OF MY CAR STARTED TO GO H...

Jul 27, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 39,000 mi

THE CAR BEGAN SHAKING ONCE IN A WHILE AND ABOUT A MONTH LATER BEGAN TO DIE WHEN IDLE WAITING AT RED LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. I WAS TOLD THE VACUUM SEAL NEEDED REPLACED BUT TO DO SO EVERYTHING WOULD NEED REPLACED AS YOU CAN'T JUST REPLACE A VACUUM SEAL. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OF MY CAR STARTED TO GO H...

Jul 20, 2018 Air Bags Crash 125,298 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A 2018 HONDA ACCORD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE DAMA...

Jul 20, 2018 Air Bags Crash 125,298 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A 2018 HONDA ACCORD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE DAMA...

Jul 13, 2018 Air Bags 1 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE RESULTING IN AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL CONTROL, AND HORN MALFUNCTION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH OTHER VW OWNERS BY DOING A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH.

Jul 13, 2018 Electrical System 1 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE RESULTING IN AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL CONTROL, AND HORN MALFUNCTION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH OTHER VW OWNERS BY DOING A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH.

Jul 13, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 1 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE RESULTING IN AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL CONTROL, AND HORN MALFUNCTION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH OTHER VW OWNERS BY DOING A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH.

Jul 13, 2018 Air Bags 1 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE RESULTING IN AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL CONTROL, AND HORN MALFUNCTION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH OTHER VW OWNERS BY DOING A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH.

Jul 13, 2018 Electrical System 1 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE RESULTING IN AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL CONTROL, AND HORN MALFUNCTION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH OTHER VW OWNERS BY DOING A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH.

Jul 13, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 1 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE RESULTING IN AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL CONTROL, AND HORN MALFUNCTION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A BIG ISSUE WITH OTHER VW OWNERS BY DOING A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH.

Jun 29, 2018 Air Bags 107,000 mi

WHEN WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE TAKATA RECALL, SERVICE DEPT. TOLD US THE CLOCKSPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER BEING CHARGED MORE THAN $400, WE LOOKED INTO IT TO DISCOVER THAT IT HAD BEEN REPLACED UNDER A DIFFERENT RECALL IN 2016. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, WE FOUND THAT MANY OTHER VW OWNER...

Jun 29, 2018 Air Bags 107,000 mi

WHEN WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE TAKATA RECALL, SERVICE DEPT. TOLD US THE CLOCKSPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER BEING CHARGED MORE THAN $400, WE LOOKED INTO IT TO DISCOVER THAT IT HAD BEEN REPLACED UNDER A DIFFERENT RECALL IN 2016. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, WE FOUND THAT MANY OTHER VW OWNER...

Jun 23, 2018 Air Bags 110,000 mi

CLOCKSPRING FAILED 6 MONTHS AFTER I GOT IT FIXED UNDER RECALL. LITTLE NOISE COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL, AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, HORN AND ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS DO NOT WORK.

Jun 23, 2018 Air Bags 110,000 mi

CLOCKSPRING FAILED 6 MONTHS AFTER I GOT IT FIXED UNDER RECALL. LITTLE NOISE COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL, AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, HORN AND ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS DO NOT WORK.

Jun 21, 2018 Air Bags 40,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL, UPON PARKING, MADE A STRANGE NOISE AND THEN WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A BREAK OF A PLASTIC CLIP. NOISE CONTINUED AS I TURNED WHEEL THE OTHER WAY. ERROR ON DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG APPEARED ON DISPLAY AS WELL AIR BAG ICON APPEARING ON CONSOLE. IMMEDIATELY CALLED DEALERSHIP AND ASKED IF CAR SAF...

Jun 21, 2018 Air Bags 40,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL, UPON PARKING, MADE A STRANGE NOISE AND THEN WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A BREAK OF A PLASTIC CLIP. NOISE CONTINUED AS I TURNED WHEEL THE OTHER WAY. ERROR ON DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG APPEARED ON DISPLAY AS WELL AIR BAG ICON APPEARING ON CONSOLE. IMMEDIATELY CALLED DEALERSHIP AND ASKED IF CAR SAF...

Jun 5, 2018 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED UNDER A RECALL IN FEBRUARY 2017 BUT FAILED AGAIN IN MAY OF 2018. FROM WHAT I AM SEEING ON THE INTERNET THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON RECALL FAILURE WITH THIS VEHICLE. VW CUSTOMER CARE AND ITS WARRANTY DEPT WILL COVER THE COST OF A REPLACEMENT PART BUT NOT LABOR.

Jun 5, 2018 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED UNDER A RECALL IN FEBRUARY 2017 BUT FAILED AGAIN IN MAY OF 2018. FROM WHAT I AM SEEING ON THE INTERNET THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON RECALL FAILURE WITH THIS VEHICLE. VW CUSTOMER CARE AND ITS WARRANTY DEPT WILL COVER THE COST OF A REPLACEMENT PART BUT NOT LABOR.

May 30, 2018 Electrical System

THE EPC LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING AND EVERYTIME THE CAR IS TAKEN TO THE VW DEALERSHIP THE REPLACE PART BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR LOOSES POWER AND IT STALS. SOMETIMES IT WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND THAT COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS.

May 30, 2018 Electrical System

THE EPC LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING AND EVERYTIME THE CAR IS TAKEN TO THE VW DEALERSHIP THE REPLACE PART BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR LOOSES POWER AND IT STALS. SOMETIMES IT WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND THAT COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS.

May 25, 2018 Air Bags 115,000 mi

ON 01/10/18 I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR SOME RECALLS. ON 05/22/18, I HEARD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND ALL OF THE STEERING-MOUNTED CONTROLS FAILED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, AND CAN HEAR THE NOISES MOST WHEN TURNING. BASED ON...

May 25, 2018 Steering 115,000 mi

ON 01/10/18 I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR SOME RECALLS. ON 05/22/18, I HEARD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND ALL OF THE STEERING-MOUNTED CONTROLS FAILED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, AND CAN HEAR THE NOISES MOST WHEN TURNING. BASED ON...

May 25, 2018 Unknown Or Other 115,000 mi

ON 01/10/18 I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR SOME RECALLS. ON 05/22/18, I HEARD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND ALL OF THE STEERING-MOUNTED CONTROLS FAILED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, AND CAN HEAR THE NOISES MOST WHEN TURNING. BASED ON...

May 25, 2018 Air Bags 115,000 mi

ON 01/10/18 I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR SOME RECALLS. ON 05/22/18, I HEARD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND ALL OF THE STEERING-MOUNTED CONTROLS FAILED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, AND CAN HEAR THE NOISES MOST WHEN TURNING. BASED ON...

May 25, 2018 Steering 115,000 mi

ON 01/10/18 I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR SOME RECALLS. ON 05/22/18, I HEARD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND ALL OF THE STEERING-MOUNTED CONTROLS FAILED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, AND CAN HEAR THE NOISES MOST WHEN TURNING. BASED ON...

May 25, 2018 Unknown Or Other 115,000 mi

ON 01/10/18 I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR SOME RECALLS. ON 05/22/18, I HEARD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND ALL OF THE STEERING-MOUNTED CONTROLS FAILED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, AND CAN HEAR THE NOISES MOST WHEN TURNING. BASED ON...

May 21, 2018 Air Bags 70,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILED AFTER BEING "FIXED" BY PREVIOUS RECALL. IN EARLY 2016 I HAD THE RECALL ON MY CLOCK SPRING. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER WHERE THEY PUT ON THE COVER THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE CLOCK SPRING ISSUE. TWO DAYS AGO MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND TODAY I NOTICED MY HORN AND THE C...

May 21, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILED AFTER BEING "FIXED" BY PREVIOUS RECALL. IN EARLY 2016 I HAD THE RECALL ON MY CLOCK SPRING. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER WHERE THEY PUT ON THE COVER THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE CLOCK SPRING ISSUE. TWO DAYS AGO MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND TODAY I NOTICED MY HORN AND THE C...

May 21, 2018 Air Bags 70,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILED AFTER BEING "FIXED" BY PREVIOUS RECALL. IN EARLY 2016 I HAD THE RECALL ON MY CLOCK SPRING. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER WHERE THEY PUT ON THE COVER THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE CLOCK SPRING ISSUE. TWO DAYS AGO MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND TODAY I NOTICED MY HORN AND THE C...

May 21, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILED AFTER BEING "FIXED" BY PREVIOUS RECALL. IN EARLY 2016 I HAD THE RECALL ON MY CLOCK SPRING. I TOOK IT TO A DEALER WHERE THEY PUT ON THE COVER THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE CLOCK SPRING ISSUE. TWO DAYS AGO MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND TODAY I NOTICED MY HORN AND THE C...

May 16, 2018 Air Bags 87,000 mi

MY VEHCILE WAS RECALLED FOR A DEFECTIVE CLOCKSPRING. THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING IF THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON AND INSTALL A SHIELD IF THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS OFF. MY VEHCILE DID NOT HAVE A LIGHT SO A SHIELD WAS INSTALLED OVER THE DEFECTIVE (BUT NOT YET FAILED) CLOCKSPRING. SUBSEQUENTLY, ...

May 16, 2018 Air Bags 87,000 mi

MY VEHCILE WAS RECALLED FOR A DEFECTIVE CLOCKSPRING. THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING IF THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON AND INSTALL A SHIELD IF THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS OFF. MY VEHCILE DID NOT HAVE A LIGHT SO A SHIELD WAS INSTALLED OVER THE DEFECTIVE (BUT NOT YET FAILED) CLOCKSPRING. SUBSEQUENTLY, ...

May 14, 2018 Air Bags

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS THE BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR 2 RECALLS AND THEY SAID THE PROBLEM IS WITH MY CLOCK SPRING. ONE OF THE RECALLS THEY ARE DOING REPLACES THE CLOCK SPRING COVER. THEY QUOTED ME A NEW CLOCK SPRING FOR ~...

May 14, 2018 Electrical System

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS THE BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR 2 RECALLS AND THEY SAID THE PROBLEM IS WITH MY CLOCK SPRING. ONE OF THE RECALLS THEY ARE DOING REPLACES THE CLOCK SPRING COVER. THEY QUOTED ME A NEW CLOCK SPRING FOR ~...

May 14, 2018 Steering

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS THE BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR 2 RECALLS AND THEY SAID THE PROBLEM IS WITH MY CLOCK SPRING. ONE OF THE RECALLS THEY ARE DOING REPLACES THE CLOCK SPRING COVER. THEY QUOTED ME A NEW CLOCK SPRING FOR ~...

May 14, 2018 Air Bags

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS THE BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR 2 RECALLS AND THEY SAID THE PROBLEM IS WITH MY CLOCK SPRING. ONE OF THE RECALLS THEY ARE DOING REPLACES THE CLOCK SPRING COVER. THEY QUOTED ME A NEW CLOCK SPRING FOR ~...

May 14, 2018 Electrical System

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS THE BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR 2 RECALLS AND THEY SAID THE PROBLEM IS WITH MY CLOCK SPRING. ONE OF THE RECALLS THEY ARE DOING REPLACES THE CLOCK SPRING COVER. THEY QUOTED ME A NEW CLOCK SPRING FOR ~...

May 14, 2018 Steering

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS THE BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR 2 RECALLS AND THEY SAID THE PROBLEM IS WITH MY CLOCK SPRING. ONE OF THE RECALLS THEY ARE DOING REPLACES THE CLOCK SPRING COVER. THEY QUOTED ME A NEW CLOCK SPRING FOR ~...

May 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

FUELL PUMP CONTROL COMPUTER MODULE LOST POWER. VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TURNING IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC! IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS ETC. CAUSING A EXTREMELY DANGEROUS POSSIBILITY OF DEATH SITUATION. VW HAS HAD THIS ITEM RECALLED FOR A LONG, LONG TIME! VW STILL HAS NO FIIX TO DATE!

May 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

FUELL PUMP CONTROL COMPUTER MODULE LOST POWER. VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TURNING IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC! IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS ETC. CAUSING A EXTREMELY DANGEROUS POSSIBILITY OF DEATH SITUATION. VW HAS HAD THIS ITEM RECALLED FOR A LONG, LONG TIME! VW STILL HAS NO FIIX TO DATE!

May 7, 2018 Air Bags

IN MARCH OF 2016 OUR CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED DUE TO A NHTSA MANDATED RECALL. IN OCTOBER OF 2017 OUR AIRBAG WAS REPLACED IN THE TAKATA RECALL. IN JANUARY OF 2018 THE HORN STARTED MALFUNCTIONING WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND AT TIMES WHILE GOING STRAIGHT. THIS OCCURRED WHILE WE WERE TRAVEL...

May 7, 2018 Electrical System

IN MARCH OF 2016 OUR CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED DUE TO A NHTSA MANDATED RECALL. IN OCTOBER OF 2017 OUR AIRBAG WAS REPLACED IN THE TAKATA RECALL. IN JANUARY OF 2018 THE HORN STARTED MALFUNCTIONING WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND AT TIMES WHILE GOING STRAIGHT. THIS OCCURRED WHILE WE WERE TRAVEL...

May 7, 2018 Air Bags

IN MARCH OF 2016 OUR CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED DUE TO A NHTSA MANDATED RECALL. IN OCTOBER OF 2017 OUR AIRBAG WAS REPLACED IN THE TAKATA RECALL. IN JANUARY OF 2018 THE HORN STARTED MALFUNCTIONING WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND AT TIMES WHILE GOING STRAIGHT. THIS OCCURRED WHILE WE WERE TRAVEL...

May 7, 2018 Electrical System

IN MARCH OF 2016 OUR CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED DUE TO A NHTSA MANDATED RECALL. IN OCTOBER OF 2017 OUR AIRBAG WAS REPLACED IN THE TAKATA RECALL. IN JANUARY OF 2018 THE HORN STARTED MALFUNCTIONING WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND AT TIMES WHILE GOING STRAIGHT. THIS OCCURRED WHILE WE WERE TRAVEL...

May 3, 2018 Air Bags 46,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DASH WHEN DRIVING. IT APPEARS TO ONLY COME ON WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT OVER 50 MPH. I HAVE HAD CURRENT TAKATA RECALL WARRANTY WORK COMPLETED ALREADY. VOLKSWAGEN SAID THIS IS A SEPARATE ISSUE AND WOULD NOT COVER UNDER RECALL WARRANTY. SPECIFICALLY, THEY SAID TH...

May 3, 2018 Electrical System 46,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DASH WHEN DRIVING. IT APPEARS TO ONLY COME ON WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT OVER 50 MPH. I HAVE HAD CURRENT TAKATA RECALL WARRANTY WORK COMPLETED ALREADY. VOLKSWAGEN SAID THIS IS A SEPARATE ISSUE AND WOULD NOT COVER UNDER RECALL WARRANTY. SPECIFICALLY, THEY SAID TH...

May 3, 2018 Air Bags 46,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DASH WHEN DRIVING. IT APPEARS TO ONLY COME ON WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT OVER 50 MPH. I HAVE HAD CURRENT TAKATA RECALL WARRANTY WORK COMPLETED ALREADY. VOLKSWAGEN SAID THIS IS A SEPARATE ISSUE AND WOULD NOT COVER UNDER RECALL WARRANTY. SPECIFICALLY, THEY SAID TH...

May 3, 2018 Electrical System 46,000 mi

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DASH WHEN DRIVING. IT APPEARS TO ONLY COME ON WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT OVER 50 MPH. I HAVE HAD CURRENT TAKATA RECALL WARRANTY WORK COMPLETED ALREADY. VOLKSWAGEN SAID THIS IS A SEPARATE ISSUE AND WOULD NOT COVER UNDER RECALL WARRANTY. SPECIFICALLY, THEY SAID TH...

Apr 30, 2018 Air Bags 56,900 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS WERE CHANGED DUE TO RECALL IN JAN 2018. IN APRIL 2018 I HEARD A STRANGE NOISE & THEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THEN I REALIZED THAT ONLY INFO SHOWING ON MY PANEL WAS THE PHONE HOOKUP, ALONG WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT. I CHECKED THE HORN & THAT DID NOT WORK EITHER. AFTER CHECKING FUSE...

Apr 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other 56,900 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS WERE CHANGED DUE TO RECALL IN JAN 2018. IN APRIL 2018 I HEARD A STRANGE NOISE & THEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THEN I REALIZED THAT ONLY INFO SHOWING ON MY PANEL WAS THE PHONE HOOKUP, ALONG WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT. I CHECKED THE HORN & THAT DID NOT WORK EITHER. AFTER CHECKING FUSE...

Apr 30, 2018 Air Bags 56,900 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS WERE CHANGED DUE TO RECALL IN JAN 2018. IN APRIL 2018 I HEARD A STRANGE NOISE & THEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THEN I REALIZED THAT ONLY INFO SHOWING ON MY PANEL WAS THE PHONE HOOKUP, ALONG WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT. I CHECKED THE HORN & THAT DID NOT WORK EITHER. AFTER CHECKING FUSE...

Apr 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other 56,900 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS WERE CHANGED DUE TO RECALL IN JAN 2018. IN APRIL 2018 I HEARD A STRANGE NOISE & THEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THEN I REALIZED THAT ONLY INFO SHOWING ON MY PANEL WAS THE PHONE HOOKUP, ALONG WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT. I CHECKED THE HORN & THAT DID NOT WORK EITHER. AFTER CHECKING FUSE...

Apr 26, 2018 Air Bags 74,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING WAS CHANGED IN 2016 AND TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG WAS CHANGED IN MARCH. AFTER THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED I HEARD CLICKING NOISES WHEN TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL AND NOW MY AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT IS ON. MY HORN DOESNT WORK AND MY BUTTONS TO CONTROL RADIO DO NOT WORK. I BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THE...

Apr 26, 2018 Air Bags 74,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING WAS CHANGED IN 2016 AND TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG WAS CHANGED IN MARCH. AFTER THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED I HEARD CLICKING NOISES WHEN TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL AND NOW MY AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT IS ON. MY HORN DOESNT WORK AND MY BUTTONS TO CONTROL RADIO DO NOT WORK. I BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THE...

Apr 23, 2018 Air Bags 104,000 mi

STEERING WHEELING CLOCK SPRING HAS FAILED FOLLOWING RECALL REPAIR, VOLKSWAGEN REFUSES TO COVER, QUOTED ME $1,500.00

Apr 23, 2018 Air Bags 104,000 mi

STEERING WHEELING CLOCK SPRING HAS FAILED FOLLOWING RECALL REPAIR, VOLKSWAGEN REFUSES TO COVER, QUOTED ME $1,500.00

Apr 7, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

I GOT A LETTER FROM VOLKSWAGON STATING THAT A RECALL WAS GOING TO BE MADE ON MY CAR BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP COULD JUST STOP WORKING ,OR MY CAR COULD JUST STOP IN MOTION WHILE I'M DRIVING OR JUST NOT START ALL TOGETHER. I GOT THIS LETTER BACK IN OCTOBER 2017 AND HAVEN'T HEARD FROM THEM SINCE.

Apr 7, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

I GOT A LETTER FROM VOLKSWAGON STATING THAT A RECALL WAS GOING TO BE MADE ON MY CAR BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP COULD JUST STOP WORKING ,OR MY CAR COULD JUST STOP IN MOTION WHILE I'M DRIVING OR JUST NOT START ALL TOGETHER. I GOT THIS LETTER BACK IN OCTOBER 2017 AND HAVEN'T HEARD FROM THEM SINCE.

Mar 21, 2018 Electrical System 47,789 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SCRAPING NOISE. ALSO, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NIELLO VOLKSWAGEN (2701 ARDEN WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPR...

Mar 21, 2018 Steering 47,789 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SCRAPING NOISE. ALSO, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NIELLO VOLKSWAGEN (2701 ARDEN WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPR...

Mar 21, 2018 Air Bags 47,789 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SCRAPING NOISE. ALSO, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NIELLO VOLKSWAGEN (2701 ARDEN WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPR...

Mar 21, 2018 Electrical System 47,789 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SCRAPING NOISE. ALSO, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NIELLO VOLKSWAGEN (2701 ARDEN WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPR...

Mar 21, 2018 Steering 47,789 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SCRAPING NOISE. ALSO, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NIELLO VOLKSWAGEN (2701 ARDEN WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPR...

Mar 21, 2018 Air Bags 47,789 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SCRAPING NOISE. ALSO, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NIELLO VOLKSWAGEN (2701 ARDEN WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPR...

Feb 27, 2018 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ONTARIO VOLKSWAGEN (701 SOUTH KETTERING DR, ONTARIO, CA, 91761) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MA...

Feb 27, 2018 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ONTARIO VOLKSWAGEN (701 SOUTH KETTERING DR, ONTARIO, CA, 91761) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MA...

Feb 27, 2018 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ONTARIO VOLKSWAGEN (701 SOUTH KETTERING DR, ONTARIO, CA, 91761) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MA...

Feb 27, 2018 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ONTARIO VOLKSWAGEN (701 SOUTH KETTERING DR, ONTARIO, CA, 91761) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MA...

Feb 27, 2018 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ONTARIO VOLKSWAGEN (701 SOUTH KETTERING DR, ONTARIO, CA, 91761) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MA...

Feb 27, 2018 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ONTARIO VOLKSWAGEN (701 SOUTH KETTERING DR, ONTARIO, CA, 91761) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE MA...

Feb 15, 2018 Air Bags

GOT A RECALL ON CLOCK SPRING IN 2016 HAD IT REPAIRED. WENT OUT AND LIGHT IS NOW ON. TOLD I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE CLOCK SPRING FOR OVER $500. I WAS TOLD IT HAPPENS, BUT I JUST SAW THAT THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION. DEALER TOLD ME THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE.

Feb 15, 2018 Electrical System

GOT A RECALL ON CLOCK SPRING IN 2016 HAD IT REPAIRED. WENT OUT AND LIGHT IS NOW ON. TOLD I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE CLOCK SPRING FOR OVER $500. I WAS TOLD IT HAPPENS, BUT I JUST SAW THAT THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION. DEALER TOLD ME THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE.

Feb 15, 2018 Steering

GOT A RECALL ON CLOCK SPRING IN 2016 HAD IT REPAIRED. WENT OUT AND LIGHT IS NOW ON. TOLD I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE CLOCK SPRING FOR OVER $500. I WAS TOLD IT HAPPENS, BUT I JUST SAW THAT THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION. DEALER TOLD ME THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE.

Feb 15, 2018 Air Bags

GOT A RECALL ON CLOCK SPRING IN 2016 HAD IT REPAIRED. WENT OUT AND LIGHT IS NOW ON. TOLD I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE CLOCK SPRING FOR OVER $500. I WAS TOLD IT HAPPENS, BUT I JUST SAW THAT THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION. DEALER TOLD ME THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE.

Feb 15, 2018 Electrical System

GOT A RECALL ON CLOCK SPRING IN 2016 HAD IT REPAIRED. WENT OUT AND LIGHT IS NOW ON. TOLD I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE CLOCK SPRING FOR OVER $500. I WAS TOLD IT HAPPENS, BUT I JUST SAW THAT THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION. DEALER TOLD ME THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE.

Feb 15, 2018 Steering

GOT A RECALL ON CLOCK SPRING IN 2016 HAD IT REPAIRED. WENT OUT AND LIGHT IS NOW ON. TOLD I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE CLOCK SPRING FOR OVER $500. I WAS TOLD IT HAPPENS, BUT I JUST SAW THAT THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION. DEALER TOLD ME THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE.

Feb 10, 2018 Air Bags 65,000 mi

HAD A CLOCKSPRING FAILURE IN 2012 PASSAT, CAUSING AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT, AND FAILURE OF ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. HAVE NOTED RECALL FOR THIS ITEM FOR CARS PRODUCED JUST PRIOR TO MINE BASED ON VIN SEQUENCE. VW APPARENTLY DID NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE IN PRODUCTION BECAUSE I HAVE HAD THE EXACT ISSUE ...

Feb 10, 2018 Electrical System 65,000 mi

HAD A CLOCKSPRING FAILURE IN 2012 PASSAT, CAUSING AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT, AND FAILURE OF ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. HAVE NOTED RECALL FOR THIS ITEM FOR CARS PRODUCED JUST PRIOR TO MINE BASED ON VIN SEQUENCE. VW APPARENTLY DID NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE IN PRODUCTION BECAUSE I HAVE HAD THE EXACT ISSUE ...

Feb 10, 2018 Air Bags 65,000 mi

HAD A CLOCKSPRING FAILURE IN 2012 PASSAT, CAUSING AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT, AND FAILURE OF ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. HAVE NOTED RECALL FOR THIS ITEM FOR CARS PRODUCED JUST PRIOR TO MINE BASED ON VIN SEQUENCE. VW APPARENTLY DID NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE IN PRODUCTION BECAUSE I HAVE HAD THE EXACT ISSUE ...

Feb 10, 2018 Electrical System 65,000 mi

HAD A CLOCKSPRING FAILURE IN 2012 PASSAT, CAUSING AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT, AND FAILURE OF ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. HAVE NOTED RECALL FOR THIS ITEM FOR CARS PRODUCED JUST PRIOR TO MINE BASED ON VIN SEQUENCE. VW APPARENTLY DID NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE IN PRODUCTION BECAUSE I HAVE HAD THE EXACT ISSUE ...

Feb 9, 2018 Air Bags 70,900 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AFTER RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED. 2-8-2018 - UPON STARTING TO DRIVE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL I HEARD A SCRAPING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING AIR BAG NOT WORKING, ALL CONTROL SWITCHES ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND HORN WAS NOT ...

Feb 9, 2018 Electrical System 70,900 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AFTER RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED. 2-8-2018 - UPON STARTING TO DRIVE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL I HEARD A SCRAPING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING AIR BAG NOT WORKING, ALL CONTROL SWITCHES ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND HORN WAS NOT ...

Feb 9, 2018 Steering 70,900 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AFTER RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED. 2-8-2018 - UPON STARTING TO DRIVE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL I HEARD A SCRAPING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING AIR BAG NOT WORKING, ALL CONTROL SWITCHES ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND HORN WAS NOT ...

Feb 9, 2018 Air Bags 70,900 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AFTER RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED. 2-8-2018 - UPON STARTING TO DRIVE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL I HEARD A SCRAPING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING AIR BAG NOT WORKING, ALL CONTROL SWITCHES ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND HORN WAS NOT ...

Feb 9, 2018 Electrical System 70,900 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AFTER RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED. 2-8-2018 - UPON STARTING TO DRIVE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL I HEARD A SCRAPING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING AIR BAG NOT WORKING, ALL CONTROL SWITCHES ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND HORN WAS NOT ...

Feb 9, 2018 Steering 70,900 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AFTER RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED. 2-8-2018 - UPON STARTING TO DRIVE WHEN I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL I HEARD A SCRAPING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING AIR BAG NOT WORKING, ALL CONTROL SWITCHES ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND HORN WAS NOT ...

Feb 5, 2018 Engine 80,000 mi

ON MY 2012 TDI WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD ~ BELOW 10 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT THE ENGINE FEELS LIKE IT IS MISFIRING. IT USUALLY STARTS FINE, BUT IT STUMBLES/MISFIRED FOR THE FIRST MILE OR SO. THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO GET UP TO SPEED, NOR WILL IT SHIFT INTO THE NEXT GEAR, THE ENGINE WILL REV TO 3000 RPM AN...

Feb 5, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

ON MY 2012 TDI WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD ~ BELOW 10 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT THE ENGINE FEELS LIKE IT IS MISFIRING. IT USUALLY STARTS FINE, BUT IT STUMBLES/MISFIRED FOR THE FIRST MILE OR SO. THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO GET UP TO SPEED, NOR WILL IT SHIFT INTO THE NEXT GEAR, THE ENGINE WILL REV TO 3000 RPM AN...

Feb 5, 2018 Engine 80,000 mi

ON MY 2012 TDI WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD ~ BELOW 10 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT THE ENGINE FEELS LIKE IT IS MISFIRING. IT USUALLY STARTS FINE, BUT IT STUMBLES/MISFIRED FOR THE FIRST MILE OR SO. THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO GET UP TO SPEED, NOR WILL IT SHIFT INTO THE NEXT GEAR, THE ENGINE WILL REV TO 3000 RPM AN...

Feb 5, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

ON MY 2012 TDI WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD ~ BELOW 10 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT THE ENGINE FEELS LIKE IT IS MISFIRING. IT USUALLY STARTS FINE, BUT IT STUMBLES/MISFIRED FOR THE FIRST MILE OR SO. THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO GET UP TO SPEED, NOR WILL IT SHIFT INTO THE NEXT GEAR, THE ENGINE WILL REV TO 3000 RPM AN...

Feb 2, 2018 Air Bags

IN 2016 MY CLOCK SPRING BROKE AND WAS REPLACED AS PART OF THE 2015 CLOCK SPRING RECALL. IN JANUARY 2018 MY CLOCK SPRING WENT OUT AGAIN. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON, THE HORN IS NOT WORKING, AND ALL CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK. THE CLOCK SPRING THAT WAS REPLACED AS PART OF ...

Feb 2, 2018 Electrical System

IN 2016 MY CLOCK SPRING BROKE AND WAS REPLACED AS PART OF THE 2015 CLOCK SPRING RECALL. IN JANUARY 2018 MY CLOCK SPRING WENT OUT AGAIN. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON, THE HORN IS NOT WORKING, AND ALL CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK. THE CLOCK SPRING THAT WAS REPLACED AS PART OF ...

Feb 2, 2018 Air Bags 97,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AGAIN AFTER RECALL WAS DONE

Feb 2, 2018 Electrical System 97,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AGAIN AFTER RECALL WAS DONE

Feb 2, 2018 Air Bags

IN 2016 MY CLOCK SPRING BROKE AND WAS REPLACED AS PART OF THE 2015 CLOCK SPRING RECALL. IN JANUARY 2018 MY CLOCK SPRING WENT OUT AGAIN. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON, THE HORN IS NOT WORKING, AND ALL CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK. THE CLOCK SPRING THAT WAS REPLACED AS PART OF ...

Feb 2, 2018 Electrical System

IN 2016 MY CLOCK SPRING BROKE AND WAS REPLACED AS PART OF THE 2015 CLOCK SPRING RECALL. IN JANUARY 2018 MY CLOCK SPRING WENT OUT AGAIN. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON, THE HORN IS NOT WORKING, AND ALL CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK. THE CLOCK SPRING THAT WAS REPLACED AS PART OF ...

Feb 2, 2018 Air Bags 97,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AGAIN AFTER RECALL WAS DONE

Feb 2, 2018 Electrical System 97,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING FAILURE AGAIN AFTER RECALL WAS DONE

Jan 27, 2018 Structure 69,996 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. DOOR LOCK LATCH MECHANISM FAILED. CANNOT DRIVE CAR IF DOOR WON'T STAY LATCHED. INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED MECHANISM. BASED UPON INTERNET SEARCH, IT APPEARS THAT DOOR LATCH FAILED SEEMS COMMON WHICH WAS A SURPRISE.

Jan 27, 2018 Structure 69,996 mi

DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. DOOR LOCK LATCH MECHANISM FAILED. CANNOT DRIVE CAR IF DOOR WON'T STAY LATCHED. INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED MECHANISM. BASED UPON INTERNET SEARCH, IT APPEARS THAT DOOR LATCH FAILED SEEMS COMMON WHICH WAS A SURPRISE.

Jan 24, 2018 Air Bags 123,000 mi

I WAS PART OF A RECALL TO REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I DID NOT HAVE A PROBLEM BEFORE, NOW ABOUT THREE MONTH AFTER WE HAD IT DONE THE STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONICS DO NOT WORK AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. ALSO ABOUT THE SAME TIME AS THE PREVIOUS PROBLEMS STARTED I NOTICED THE AIR I...

Jan 24, 2018 Electrical System 123,000 mi

I WAS PART OF A RECALL TO REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I DID NOT HAVE A PROBLEM BEFORE, NOW ABOUT THREE MONTH AFTER WE HAD IT DONE THE STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONICS DO NOT WORK AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. ALSO ABOUT THE SAME TIME AS THE PREVIOUS PROBLEMS STARTED I NOTICED THE AIR I...

Jan 24, 2018 Air Bags 123,000 mi

I WAS PART OF A RECALL TO REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I DID NOT HAVE A PROBLEM BEFORE, NOW ABOUT THREE MONTH AFTER WE HAD IT DONE THE STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONICS DO NOT WORK AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. ALSO ABOUT THE SAME TIME AS THE PREVIOUS PROBLEMS STARTED I NOTICED THE AIR I...

Jan 24, 2018 Electrical System 123,000 mi

I WAS PART OF A RECALL TO REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I DID NOT HAVE A PROBLEM BEFORE, NOW ABOUT THREE MONTH AFTER WE HAD IT DONE THE STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONICS DO NOT WORK AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. ALSO ABOUT THE SAME TIME AS THE PREVIOUS PROBLEMS STARTED I NOTICED THE AIR I...

Jan 13, 2018 Wheels 100,200 mi

CAR BEGAN VIBRATING AND FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY.

Jan 13, 2018 Wheels 100,200 mi

CAR BEGAN VIBRATING AND FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY.

Jan 12, 2018 Air Bags 88,000 mi

WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, I HEARD A LOUD POP COME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, AN ALARM CAME UP FOR "AIRBAG ERROR". ALSO, ALL OTHER FUNCTIONALITY ON MY STEERING WHEEL WAS DISABLED, INCLUDING THE BLUETOOTH ACCESS, RADIO BUTTONS, ETC. I CONTACTED MY VW DEALERSHIP (B...

Jan 12, 2018 Unknown Or Other 88,000 mi

WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, I HEARD A LOUD POP COME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, AN ALARM CAME UP FOR "AIRBAG ERROR". ALSO, ALL OTHER FUNCTIONALITY ON MY STEERING WHEEL WAS DISABLED, INCLUDING THE BLUETOOTH ACCESS, RADIO BUTTONS, ETC. I CONTACTED MY VW DEALERSHIP (B...

Jan 12, 2018 Air Bags 110,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL SAW NO EVIDENCE OF AIRBAG ISSUES PRIOR TO TAKATA AIRBAG CORRECTION GOING DONE BY DEALER. MONTHS LATER, THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND ELECTRONIC CONTROLS IN STEERING WHEEL NOT FUNCTIONING. NOTICED THE LIGHT COME ON WHILE IN MY DRIVEWAY

Jan 12, 2018 Air Bags 88,000 mi

WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, I HEARD A LOUD POP COME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, AN ALARM CAME UP FOR "AIRBAG ERROR". ALSO, ALL OTHER FUNCTIONALITY ON MY STEERING WHEEL WAS DISABLED, INCLUDING THE BLUETOOTH ACCESS, RADIO BUTTONS, ETC. I CONTACTED MY VW DEALERSHIP (B...

Jan 12, 2018 Unknown Or Other 88,000 mi

WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, I HEARD A LOUD POP COME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, AN ALARM CAME UP FOR "AIRBAG ERROR". ALSO, ALL OTHER FUNCTIONALITY ON MY STEERING WHEEL WAS DISABLED, INCLUDING THE BLUETOOTH ACCESS, RADIO BUTTONS, ETC. I CONTACTED MY VW DEALERSHIP (B...

Jan 12, 2018 Air Bags 110,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL SAW NO EVIDENCE OF AIRBAG ISSUES PRIOR TO TAKATA AIRBAG CORRECTION GOING DONE BY DEALER. MONTHS LATER, THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND ELECTRONIC CONTROLS IN STEERING WHEEL NOT FUNCTIONING. NOTICED THE LIGHT COME ON WHILE IN MY DRIVEWAY

Jan 8, 2018 Air Bags 44,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING BROKE AGAIN ON 2012 PASSAT, VW REFUSES TO FIX STATING IT WAS OUT OF THE SPARE PART WARRANTY WHEN THE FIRST RECALL WAS COMPLETED. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS DO NOT WORK, AND FRONT DRIVER AIRBAG PROBABLY WON'T GO IF I AM IN A CRASH. VW IS PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK BECAUSE ...

Jan 8, 2018 Electrical System 44,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING BROKE AGAIN ON 2012 PASSAT, VW REFUSES TO FIX STATING IT WAS OUT OF THE SPARE PART WARRANTY WHEN THE FIRST RECALL WAS COMPLETED. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS DO NOT WORK, AND FRONT DRIVER AIRBAG PROBABLY WON'T GO IF I AM IN A CRASH. VW IS PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK BECAUSE ...

Jan 8, 2018 Air Bags 44,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING BROKE AGAIN ON 2012 PASSAT, VW REFUSES TO FIX STATING IT WAS OUT OF THE SPARE PART WARRANTY WHEN THE FIRST RECALL WAS COMPLETED. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS DO NOT WORK, AND FRONT DRIVER AIRBAG PROBABLY WON'T GO IF I AM IN A CRASH. VW IS PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK BECAUSE ...

Jan 8, 2018 Electrical System 44,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING BROKE AGAIN ON 2012 PASSAT, VW REFUSES TO FIX STATING IT WAS OUT OF THE SPARE PART WARRANTY WHEN THE FIRST RECALL WAS COMPLETED. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS DO NOT WORK, AND FRONT DRIVER AIRBAG PROBABLY WON'T GO IF I AM IN A CRASH. VW IS PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK BECAUSE ...

Jan 5, 2018 Air Bags 88,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2012 PASSAT ON 8/4/15 FOR THE AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING, WHICH PROVIDES POWER TO THE AIRBAG. THE RECALLED PART WAS REPLACED ON OUR VEHICLE IN JAN. 2016, IT WENT OUT AGAIN IN DEC. 2017 AND NOW THE MANUFACTURER SAYS IT IS NOT COVERED AS THE PART IS ONLY WARRANTIED FOR 1 YEAR. REALL...

Jan 5, 2018 Air Bags 88,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2012 PASSAT ON 8/4/15 FOR THE AIRBAG CLOCK SPRING, WHICH PROVIDES POWER TO THE AIRBAG. THE RECALLED PART WAS REPLACED ON OUR VEHICLE IN JAN. 2016, IT WENT OUT AGAIN IN DEC. 2017 AND NOW THE MANUFACTURER SAYS IT IS NOT COVERED AS THE PART IS ONLY WARRANTIED FOR 1 YEAR. REALL...

Dec 4, 2017 Air Bags 45,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN WAS OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTOBARN VOLKSWAGEN OF MT. PROSPECT (333 W RAND RD, MT PROSPECT, IL 60056 (847) 392-6300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURE...

Dec 4, 2017 Air Bags 45,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN WAS OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTOBARN VOLKSWAGEN OF MT. PROSPECT (333 W RAND RD, MT PROSPECT, IL 60056 (847) 392-6300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURE...

Nov 28, 2017 Air Bags 65,000 mi

TWICE THE CLOCK SPRING HAS BROKEN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT IDENTIFIED UNDER THE 2015 CLOCK SPRING RECALL. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW, FIRST REPLACEMENT AT APPROX 60,000 MILES IN DECEMBER 2014, SECOND REPLACEMENT AT 119,000 MILES TODAY. THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 6 YEARS OLD. 5 TIMES (I...

Nov 28, 2017 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TWICE THE CLOCK SPRING HAS BROKEN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT IDENTIFIED UNDER THE 2015 CLOCK SPRING RECALL. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW, FIRST REPLACEMENT AT APPROX 60,000 MILES IN DECEMBER 2014, SECOND REPLACEMENT AT 119,000 MILES TODAY. THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 6 YEARS OLD. 5 TIMES (I...

Nov 28, 2017 Air Bags 65,000 mi

TWICE THE CLOCK SPRING HAS BROKEN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT IDENTIFIED UNDER THE 2015 CLOCK SPRING RECALL. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW, FIRST REPLACEMENT AT APPROX 60,000 MILES IN DECEMBER 2014, SECOND REPLACEMENT AT 119,000 MILES TODAY. THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 6 YEARS OLD. 5 TIMES (I...

Nov 28, 2017 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TWICE THE CLOCK SPRING HAS BROKEN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT IDENTIFIED UNDER THE 2015 CLOCK SPRING RECALL. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW, FIRST REPLACEMENT AT APPROX 60,000 MILES IN DECEMBER 2014, SECOND REPLACEMENT AT 119,000 MILES TODAY. THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 6 YEARS OLD. 5 TIMES (I...

Nov 17, 2017 Air Bags 118,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I HAD THE AIRBAG REPAIR DONE UNDER THE ORIGINAL RECALL. THE REPAIR FAILED CAUSING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND ALL OF THE DEVICE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO STOP WORKING, SO I BROUGHT IT TO THE VW DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED B...

Nov 17, 2017 Air Bags 118,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I HAD THE AIRBAG REPAIR DONE UNDER THE ORIGINAL RECALL. THE REPAIR FAILED CAUSING THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND ALL OF THE DEVICE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO STOP WORKING, SO I BROUGHT IT TO THE VW DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED B...

Nov 6, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL NOT REPAIRED

Nov 6, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL NOT REPAIRED

Oct 26, 2017 Air Bags

RECALL WAS ISSUED FEB 2016, DEALER SAYS NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR. CAR IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS!

Oct 26, 2017 Air Bags

RECALL WAS ISSUED FEB 2016, DEALER SAYS NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR. CAR IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS!

Oct 19, 2017 Air Bags 38,400 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I PHONED VW CUSTOMER CARE ON 08/10/2016 REQUESTING A RECALL LETTER BUT NEVER RECEIVED IT. I REPORTED THIS TO JONATHAN BRADLEY/HALLMARK VW USED CAR SALESMAN. I REPORTED TO GOSSETT VW SERVICE AGENT JEFF WHO SAID MY RECALL DATE WAS 09/30/2017. 08/25/2017 AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED THIS...

Oct 19, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 38,400 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I PHONED VW CUSTOMER CARE ON 08/10/2016 REQUESTING A RECALL LETTER BUT NEVER RECEIVED IT. I REPORTED THIS TO JONATHAN BRADLEY/HALLMARK VW USED CAR SALESMAN. I REPORTED TO GOSSETT VW SERVICE AGENT JEFF WHO SAID MY RECALL DATE WAS 09/30/2017. 08/25/2017 AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED THIS...

Oct 19, 2017 Seat Belts 38,400 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I PHONED VW CUSTOMER CARE ON 08/10/2016 REQUESTING A RECALL LETTER BUT NEVER RECEIVED IT. I REPORTED THIS TO JONATHAN BRADLEY/HALLMARK VW USED CAR SALESMAN. I REPORTED TO GOSSETT VW SERVICE AGENT JEFF WHO SAID MY RECALL DATE WAS 09/30/2017. 08/25/2017 AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED THIS...

Oct 19, 2017 Air Bags 38,400 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I PHONED VW CUSTOMER CARE ON 08/10/2016 REQUESTING A RECALL LETTER BUT NEVER RECEIVED IT. I REPORTED THIS TO JONATHAN BRADLEY/HALLMARK VW USED CAR SALESMAN. I REPORTED TO GOSSETT VW SERVICE AGENT JEFF WHO SAID MY RECALL DATE WAS 09/30/2017. 08/25/2017 AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED THIS...

Oct 19, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 38,400 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I PHONED VW CUSTOMER CARE ON 08/10/2016 REQUESTING A RECALL LETTER BUT NEVER RECEIVED IT. I REPORTED THIS TO JONATHAN BRADLEY/HALLMARK VW USED CAR SALESMAN. I REPORTED TO GOSSETT VW SERVICE AGENT JEFF WHO SAID MY RECALL DATE WAS 09/30/2017. 08/25/2017 AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED THIS...

Oct 19, 2017 Seat Belts 38,400 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I PHONED VW CUSTOMER CARE ON 08/10/2016 REQUESTING A RECALL LETTER BUT NEVER RECEIVED IT. I REPORTED THIS TO JONATHAN BRADLEY/HALLMARK VW USED CAR SALESMAN. I REPORTED TO GOSSETT VW SERVICE AGENT JEFF WHO SAID MY RECALL DATE WAS 09/30/2017. 08/25/2017 AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHED THIS...

Sep 27, 2017 Air Bags 38,415 mi

TAKATA RECALL. PURCHASED A 2012 VW PASSAT ON 08/07/2015. WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL UNTIL THE SALESMAN MADE A FOLLOW-UP COURTESY CALL TO ME ON 08/08/2016. HE WAS ADVISED I NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER. I PHONED VW CUSTOMER CARE, VERIFIED MY ADDRESS AND REQUESTED A LETTER FROM THEM AFTER RENEWING MY RE...

Sep 27, 2017 Air Bags 38,415 mi

TAKATA RECALL. PURCHASED A 2012 VW PASSAT ON 08/07/2015. WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL UNTIL THE SALESMAN MADE A FOLLOW-UP COURTESY CALL TO ME ON 08/08/2016. HE WAS ADVISED I NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER. I PHONED VW CUSTOMER CARE, VERIFIED MY ADDRESS AND REQUESTED A LETTER FROM THEM AFTER RENEWING MY RE...

Sep 27, 2017 Air Bags 38,415 mi

TAKATA RECALL. PURCHASED A 2012 VW PASSAT ON 08/07/2015. WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL UNTIL THE SALESMAN MADE A FOLLOW-UP COURTESY CALL TO ME ON 08/08/2016. HE WAS ADVISED I NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER. I PHONED VW CUSTOMER CARE, VERIFIED MY ADDRESS AND REQUESTED A LETTER FROM THEM AFTER RENEWING MY RE...

Sep 27, 2017 Air Bags 38,415 mi

TAKATA RECALL. PURCHASED A 2012 VW PASSAT ON 08/07/2015. WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL UNTIL THE SALESMAN MADE A FOLLOW-UP COURTESY CALL TO ME ON 08/08/2016. HE WAS ADVISED I NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER. I PHONED VW CUSTOMER CARE, VERIFIED MY ADDRESS AND REQUESTED A LETTER FROM THEM AFTER RENEWING MY RE...

Sep 25, 2017 Exterior Lighting

2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HEAD LAMP CONNECTOR HOUSING SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE REPAIR COMPLETED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE'S HEADLAMP ...

Sep 25, 2017 Air Bags 125,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING ON MY VEHICLE BROKE FOR A SECOND TIME DISABLING MY HORN AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALSO ON. NOT ONLY IS THIS A COSTLY FIX, BUT MY SAFETY IS IN JEOPARDY AGAIN DUE TO A PART THAT IS WIDELY KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE FOR YEARS. FOR SOME REASON MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THI...

Sep 25, 2017 Electrical System 125,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING ON MY VEHICLE BROKE FOR A SECOND TIME DISABLING MY HORN AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALSO ON. NOT ONLY IS THIS A COSTLY FIX, BUT MY SAFETY IS IN JEOPARDY AGAIN DUE TO A PART THAT IS WIDELY KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE FOR YEARS. FOR SOME REASON MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THI...

Sep 25, 2017 Steering 125,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING ON MY VEHICLE BROKE FOR A SECOND TIME DISABLING MY HORN AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALSO ON. NOT ONLY IS THIS A COSTLY FIX, BUT MY SAFETY IS IN JEOPARDY AGAIN DUE TO A PART THAT IS WIDELY KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE FOR YEARS. FOR SOME REASON MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THI...

Sep 25, 2017 Exterior Lighting

2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HEAD LAMP CONNECTOR HOUSING SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO HAVE THE REPAIR COMPLETED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE'S HEADLAMP ...

Sep 25, 2017 Air Bags 125,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING ON MY VEHICLE BROKE FOR A SECOND TIME DISABLING MY HORN AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALSO ON. NOT ONLY IS THIS A COSTLY FIX, BUT MY SAFETY IS IN JEOPARDY AGAIN DUE TO A PART THAT IS WIDELY KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE FOR YEARS. FOR SOME REASON MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THI...

Sep 25, 2017 Electrical System 125,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING ON MY VEHICLE BROKE FOR A SECOND TIME DISABLING MY HORN AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALSO ON. NOT ONLY IS THIS A COSTLY FIX, BUT MY SAFETY IS IN JEOPARDY AGAIN DUE TO A PART THAT IS WIDELY KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE FOR YEARS. FOR SOME REASON MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THI...

Sep 25, 2017 Steering 125,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING ON MY VEHICLE BROKE FOR A SECOND TIME DISABLING MY HORN AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALSO ON. NOT ONLY IS THIS A COSTLY FIX, BUT MY SAFETY IS IN JEOPARDY AGAIN DUE TO A PART THAT IS WIDELY KNOWN TO BE DEFECTIVE FOR YEARS. FOR SOME REASON MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THI...

Sep 8, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL COMPLETED DUE TO UNREASONABLE SCHEDULING FROM THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDE...

Sep 8, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RECALL COMPLETED DUE TO UNREASONABLE SCHEDULING FROM THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDE...

Aug 17, 2017 Air Bags Crash 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED UNDER CASE NUMBER: 092006317. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK, LEFT SHO...

Aug 17, 2017 Air Bags Crash 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED UNDER CASE NUMBER: 092006317. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK, LEFT SHO...

Aug 8, 2017 Electrical System 60,000 mi

DEFECTIVE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY THAT CAUSED THE LOCKS TO INITIATE EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE PASSED 10 MPH. CAUSED THE DRIVER DOOR TO NO LONGER LOCK, AND DISENGAGED THE ALARM EVEN WHEN OTHER DOORS LOCKED.

Aug 8, 2017 Air Bags 10,021 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS, I HEARD A POP LIKE A FUSE WENT OUT. I NOTICED MY HORN DID NOT WORK, THE FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL ARE NOT OPERABLE AND MY AIR LIGHT CAME ON. THIS HAPPENED PRIOR ON 9/16/2014 WHICH THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED.

Aug 8, 2017 Steering 10,021 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS, I HEARD A POP LIKE A FUSE WENT OUT. I NOTICED MY HORN DID NOT WORK, THE FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL ARE NOT OPERABLE AND MY AIR LIGHT CAME ON. THIS HAPPENED PRIOR ON 9/16/2014 WHICH THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED.

Aug 8, 2017 Electrical System 60,000 mi

DEFECTIVE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY THAT CAUSED THE LOCKS TO INITIATE EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE PASSED 10 MPH. CAUSED THE DRIVER DOOR TO NO LONGER LOCK, AND DISENGAGED THE ALARM EVEN WHEN OTHER DOORS LOCKED.

Aug 8, 2017 Air Bags 10,021 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS, I HEARD A POP LIKE A FUSE WENT OUT. I NOTICED MY HORN DID NOT WORK, THE FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL ARE NOT OPERABLE AND MY AIR LIGHT CAME ON. THIS HAPPENED PRIOR ON 9/16/2014 WHICH THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED.

Aug 8, 2017 Steering 10,021 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS, I HEARD A POP LIKE A FUSE WENT OUT. I NOTICED MY HORN DID NOT WORK, THE FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL ARE NOT OPERABLE AND MY AIR LIGHT CAME ON. THIS HAPPENED PRIOR ON 9/16/2014 WHICH THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED.

Aug 3, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED MY LETTER OF RECALL ON TAKATA AIR BAGS IN APRIL 2016 STILL NO REPAIRS DONE, SCARY TO DRIVE A SUICIDE CAR DAY IN AND DAY OUT, I'M A WIDOW, ON A FIXED INCOME AND CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER CAR, PLEASE HELP! THANK YOU...

Aug 3, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED MY LETTER OF RECALL ON TAKATA AIR BAGS IN APRIL 2016 STILL NO REPAIRS DONE, SCARY TO DRIVE A SUICIDE CAR DAY IN AND DAY OUT, I'M A WIDOW, ON A FIXED INCOME AND CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER CAR, PLEASE HELP! THANK YOU...

Jul 19, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED A LETTER APRIL 2016, HEARING NOW THEY ARE NOT FIXING THIS ISSUE, WHILE 16 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED OR 180 INJURED - DUE TO EXPLODING WITH SO MUCH FORCE AND SPEW SHRAPNEL INTO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS, IT'S LIKE DRIVING A SUICIDE CAR EVERY DAY, SCARY! I'M A WIDOW, ON A FIXED INCOM...

Jul 19, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED A LETTER APRIL 2016, HEARING NOW THEY ARE NOT FIXING THIS ISSUE, WHILE 16 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED OR 180 INJURED - DUE TO EXPLODING WITH SO MUCH FORCE AND SPEW SHRAPNEL INTO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS, IT'S LIKE DRIVING A SUICIDE CAR EVERY DAY, SCARY! I'M A WIDOW, ON A FIXED INCOM...

Jul 12, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE THE RECALL AND REPLACEMENT PART IS STILL NOT OFFERED. I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY.

Jul 12, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE THE RECALL AND REPLACEMENT PART IS STILL NOT OFFERED. I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY.

Jul 11, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE L...

Jul 11, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE BEING NOTIFIED ABOUT THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL FOR OUR 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE LETTER FROM VOLKSWAGEN NOTIFYING US OF AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL WAS DATED APRIL 2016. THIS SAFETY RECALL HAS AFFECTED OUR USE OF THE VEHICLE SINCE WE DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE...

Jul 11, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE L...

Jul 11, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE BEING NOTIFIED ABOUT THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL FOR OUR 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE LETTER FROM VOLKSWAGEN NOTIFYING US OF AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL WAS DATED APRIL 2016. THIS SAFETY RECALL HAS AFFECTED OUR USE OF THE VEHICLE SINCE WE DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE...

Jul 5, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I WAS INFORMED OF THIS RECALL OVER A YEAR AGO & STILL NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM

Jul 5, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I WAS INFORMED OF THIS RECALL OVER A YEAR AGO & STILL NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM

Jul 3, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T...

Jul 3, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T...

Jun 26, 2017 Air Bags

I HAD TAKEN MY CAR TO GET THE SPRING WIRE REPLACED BACK WHEN THE RECALL CAME OUT. I WASNT HAVING ANY TROUBLE WITH IT THEN. THEY FIXED IT WITH WHAT I ASSUME WAS A FAULTY SPRING WIRE. SO NOW ALL MY COMPONENTS ON MY STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK, MY HORN DOES NOT WORK AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WITH IT REA...

Jun 26, 2017 Electrical System

I HAD TAKEN MY CAR TO GET THE SPRING WIRE REPLACED BACK WHEN THE RECALL CAME OUT. I WASNT HAVING ANY TROUBLE WITH IT THEN. THEY FIXED IT WITH WHAT I ASSUME WAS A FAULTY SPRING WIRE. SO NOW ALL MY COMPONENTS ON MY STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK, MY HORN DOES NOT WORK AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WITH IT REA...

Jun 26, 2017 Steering

I HAD TAKEN MY CAR TO GET THE SPRING WIRE REPLACED BACK WHEN THE RECALL CAME OUT. I WASNT HAVING ANY TROUBLE WITH IT THEN. THEY FIXED IT WITH WHAT I ASSUME WAS A FAULTY SPRING WIRE. SO NOW ALL MY COMPONENTS ON MY STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK, MY HORN DOES NOT WORK AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WITH IT REA...

Jun 26, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Jun 26, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. AS OF 6/26/17, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL LETTER TO INFORM ME WHEN TO TAKE THE CAR IN. AFTER CALLING THE DEALERSHIP, I STILL HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE AIRBAG WILL BE REPLACED. IS THERE A CLASS ACTION SUITE IN PROCESS REGARD THE TAKATA RECALL?

Jun 26, 2017 Air Bags

I HAD TAKEN MY CAR TO GET THE SPRING WIRE REPLACED BACK WHEN THE RECALL CAME OUT. I WASNT HAVING ANY TROUBLE WITH IT THEN. THEY FIXED IT WITH WHAT I ASSUME WAS A FAULTY SPRING WIRE. SO NOW ALL MY COMPONENTS ON MY STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK, MY HORN DOES NOT WORK AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WITH IT REA...

Jun 26, 2017 Electrical System

I HAD TAKEN MY CAR TO GET THE SPRING WIRE REPLACED BACK WHEN THE RECALL CAME OUT. I WASNT HAVING ANY TROUBLE WITH IT THEN. THEY FIXED IT WITH WHAT I ASSUME WAS A FAULTY SPRING WIRE. SO NOW ALL MY COMPONENTS ON MY STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK, MY HORN DOES NOT WORK AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WITH IT REA...

Jun 26, 2017 Steering

I HAD TAKEN MY CAR TO GET THE SPRING WIRE REPLACED BACK WHEN THE RECALL CAME OUT. I WASNT HAVING ANY TROUBLE WITH IT THEN. THEY FIXED IT WITH WHAT I ASSUME WAS A FAULTY SPRING WIRE. SO NOW ALL MY COMPONENTS ON MY STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK, MY HORN DOES NOT WORK AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WITH IT REA...

Jun 26, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Jun 26, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. AS OF 6/26/17, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL LETTER TO INFORM ME WHEN TO TAKE THE CAR IN. AFTER CALLING THE DEALERSHIP, I STILL HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE AIRBAG WILL BE REPLACED. IS THERE A CLASS ACTION SUITE IN PROCESS REGARD THE TAKATA RECALL?

Jun 20, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY RECALL FIXED BY THE DEALER AND I HAVE BEEN WAITING A FEW MONTHS NOW AND STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE ME ON A WAITING LIST BUT I AM TIRED OF WAITING. I WANT THE RECALL PROBLEM FIXED. I DO NOT FEEL COMFOR...

Jun 20, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY RECALL FIXED BY THE DEALER AND I HAVE BEEN WAITING A FEW MONTHS NOW AND STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE ME ON A WAITING LIST BUT I AM TIRED OF WAITING. I WANT THE RECALL PROBLEM FIXED. I DO NOT FEEL COMFOR...

Jun 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT...

Jun 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT...

Jun 12, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET A RECALL REPAIRED DESPITE MY REPEATED EFFORTS AND CONTACT WITH VW CUSTOMER CARE. I AM IN THE MILITARY AND CURRENT RESIDE IN ITALY. VW DEALERS HAVE REFUSED TO REPAIR THIS RECALL AND THE RESPONSE FROM VW IS THAT THEY CAN'T HELP UNTIL THE CAR IS RETURNED TO THE ...

Jun 12, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET A RECALL REPAIRED DESPITE MY REPEATED EFFORTS AND CONTACT WITH VW CUSTOMER CARE. I AM IN THE MILITARY AND CURRENT RESIDE IN ITALY. VW DEALERS HAVE REFUSED TO REPAIR THIS RECALL AND THE RESPONSE FROM VW IS THAT THEY CAN'T HELP UNTIL THE CAR IS RETURNED TO THE ...

Jun 6, 2017 Electrical System 72,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT ON ON DASH. NO HORN, CLOCK OR STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS WORKING; MAYBE AIR BAG NOT WORKING.STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH CLOCK SPRING. WINTER/SPRING 2017.

Jun 6, 2017 Electrical System 72,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT ON ON DASH. NO HORN, CLOCK OR STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS WORKING; MAYBE AIR BAG NOT WORKING.STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH CLOCK SPRING. WINTER/SPRING 2017.

Jun 1, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT...

Jun 1, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT...

May 15, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE HAD THIS RECALL FOR MORE THAN A YEAR AND NOBODY AT VOLKSWAGON WILL GIVE ME ANY INFO. HONDA HAS FIXED ALL THEIR TAKATA AIRBAGS. I AM TIRED OF WAITING. I COULD BE KILLED!!!!

May 15, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE HAD THIS RECALL FOR MORE THAN A YEAR AND NOBODY AT VOLKSWAGON WILL GIVE ME ANY INFO. HONDA HAS FIXED ALL THEIR TAKATA AIRBAGS. I AM TIRED OF WAITING. I COULD BE KILLED!!!!

May 9, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS...

May 9, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS...

May 2, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL, THIS HAS BEEN A ISSUE WITH MY CAR, ITS ALMOST 2 YEARS, I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REQUESTED MY A RECALL NOTE FROM. I NEED THIS ISSUE TO BE FIX FOR MY CAR.

May 2, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL, THIS HAS BEEN A ISSUE WITH MY CAR, ITS ALMOST 2 YEARS, I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REQUESTED MY A RECALL NOTE FROM. I NEED THIS ISSUE TO BE FIX FOR MY CAR.

Apr 27, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE FUEL VAPOR LEAK DETECTION PUMP IMPROPERLY WORKING CAN RESULT IN HEALTH ISSUES.DUETO THE FACT THAT IT IS NOT REDUCING ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION DUE TO HYDROCARBON EMISSIONS,

Apr 27, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE FUEL VAPOR LEAK DETECTION PUMP IMPROPERLY WORKING CAN RESULT IN HEALTH ISSUES.DUETO THE FACT THAT IT IS NOT REDUCING ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION DUE TO HYDROCARBON EMISSIONS,

Apr 25, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME...

Apr 25, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME...

Apr 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE...

Apr 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE...

Apr 18, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL RECALL DATE IS FEBRUARY 9, 2016 YET THERE IS NO REMEDY YET FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THNO INCIDENT OCCURED BUT THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK AS FOLLOWS SHOULD AN INCIDENT OCCUR: "IN THE EVENT OF AN INFLATOR RUPTURE, METAL FRAGMENTS COULD PASS THROUGH THE AIRBAG CUSHION MATERIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT...

Apr 18, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL RECALL DATE IS FEBRUARY 9, 2016 YET THERE IS NO REMEDY YET FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THNO INCIDENT OCCURED BUT THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK AS FOLLOWS SHOULD AN INCIDENT OCCUR: "IN THE EVENT OF AN INFLATOR RUPTURE, METAL FRAGMENTS COULD PASS THROUGH THE AIRBAG CUSHION MATERIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT...

Apr 17, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN TH...

Apr 17, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Apr 17, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN TH...

Apr 17, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Apr 11, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL INCOMPLETE STILL WAITING FOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT

Apr 11, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL INCOMPLETE STILL WAITING FOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT

Apr 6, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL HELLO, I HAVE BEEN CONTACTING VW FOR A WHILE NOW TO REPAIR MY AIRBAGS. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR. I RECEIVED THE FIRST NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE UNDER RECALL, BUT NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. I ASKED FOR A LOANER CAR AND I WAS REJECTED. I A...

Apr 6, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL HELLO, I HAVE BEEN CONTACTING VW FOR A WHILE NOW TO REPAIR MY AIRBAGS. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR. I RECEIVED THE FIRST NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAGS WERE UNDER RECALL, BUT NOTIFIED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. I ASKED FOR A LOANER CAR AND I WAS REJECTED. I A...

Apr 4, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Apr 4, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Apr 3, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Apr 3, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Apr 1, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS AIRBAG SAFETY ISSUE AND REACHED OUT TO VW AND SPOKE TO A CARE AGENT WHO TOLD ME THAT THERE'S NOTHING THEY WILL DO ABOUT THE ISSUE AND THIS IS THE POSITION IN WHICH THE COMPANY STANDS. I FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR CHOOSING THIS VENDOR AND THAT EVER...

Apr 1, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS AIRBAG SAFETY ISSUE AND REACHED OUT TO VW AND SPOKE TO A CARE AGENT WHO TOLD ME THAT THERE'S NOTHING THEY WILL DO ABOUT THE ISSUE AND THIS IS THE POSITION IN WHICH THE COMPANY STANDS. I FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR CHOOSING THIS VENDOR AND THAT EVER...

Mar 30, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALER ADVISED THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM AS THEY HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED THE PROPER PARTS. I WAS ADVISED TO CALL BACK IN "3-6 MONTHS", DESPITE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE RECALL AND THE POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING RISK.

Mar 30, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALER ADVISED THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM AS THEY HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED THE PROPER PARTS. I WAS ADVISED TO CALL BACK IN "3-6 MONTHS", DESPITE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE RECALL AND THE POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING RISK.

Mar 23, 2017 Air Bags

TWO OF OUR LOCAL VW DEALERS HAS INFORMED US THAT NHTSA IS CONTROLLING THE ALLOTMENT NUMBER DISTRIBUTION OF REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS. ONE DEALER INFORMED MY HUSBAND 3 - 4 A MONTH ARE BEING ISSUED. A SECOND DEALER TOLD ME 5 A MONTH ARE BEING ALLOTTED. MY HUSBAND & I BOTH CALLED VW 248-754-5000. TWO CON...

Mar 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Mar 23, 2017 Air Bags

REFERENCE 10967968 GIVE VW CORPORATE 800-822-8987 REQUESTING LOANER CAR DUE TO LACK AVAILABILITY OF REPLACEMENT AIRBAG. SPOKE TO RAHLONDA. I WAS DENIED A LOANER CAR DUE TO THE FACT A "NOT A STOP DRIVE ISSUED ON VEHICLE". THE SECOND & THIRD NHTSA REFERENCE NUMBER ISSUED RECEIVED EMAIL 1082444, 10...

Mar 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER AND/OR MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RE...

Mar 23, 2017 Air Bags

TWO OF OUR LOCAL VW DEALERS HAS INFORMED US THAT NHTSA IS CONTROLLING THE ALLOTMENT NUMBER DISTRIBUTION OF REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS. ONE DEALER INFORMED MY HUSBAND 3 - 4 A MONTH ARE BEING ISSUED. A SECOND DEALER TOLD ME 5 A MONTH ARE BEING ALLOTTED. MY HUSBAND & I BOTH CALLED VW 248-754-5000. TWO CON...

Mar 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Mar 23, 2017 Air Bags

REFERENCE 10967968 GIVE VW CORPORATE 800-822-8987 REQUESTING LOANER CAR DUE TO LACK AVAILABILITY OF REPLACEMENT AIRBAG. SPOKE TO RAHLONDA. I WAS DENIED A LOANER CAR DUE TO THE FACT A "NOT A STOP DRIVE ISSUED ON VEHICLE". THE SECOND & THIRD NHTSA REFERENCE NUMBER ISSUED RECEIVED EMAIL 1082444, 10...

Mar 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER AND/OR MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RE...

Mar 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Mar 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

RECALL WAS ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2015 AND ITS MARCH OF 2017! IT IS AN AIR BAG, QUITE AN IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE!

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE F...

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE...

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - WE TOOK IT TO A VW DEALER, NEMER VW IN ALBANY, NY AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE. WE ARE STUCK WITH THE ISSUE. WE WERE TOLD TO SELL THE CAR PRIVATELY.

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

RECALL WAS ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2015 AND ITS MARCH OF 2017! IT IS AN AIR BAG, QUITE AN IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE!

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE F...

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE...

Mar 21, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - WE TOOK IT TO A VW DEALER, NEMER VW IN ALBANY, NY AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE. WE ARE STUCK WITH THE ISSUE. WE WERE TOLD TO SELL THE CAR PRIVATELY.

Mar 20, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Mar 20, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Mar 15, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - STILL WAITING ON VW TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG IN MY VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD TO JUST CONTINUE ON DRIVING AND NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT, THAT THEY WILL GET TO ME WHEN THEY GET TO ME. IT IS NOW OVER A FULL YEAR LATER AND NO SOLUTION.

Mar 15, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - STILL WAITING ON VW TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG IN MY VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD TO JUST CONTINUE ON DRIVING AND NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT, THAT THEY WILL GET TO ME WHEN THEY GET TO ME. IT IS NOW OVER A FULL YEAR LATER AND NO SOLUTION.

Mar 10, 2017 Engine 100,000 mi

SUDDEN ENGINE HIGH VIBRATION WHILES DRIVING AND EVENTUALLY ENGINE AND BATTERY FAILURE AT THE SAME TIME AND DAY. VW TECHNICIANS IDENTIFIED PIECES OF METAL FROM ENGINE IN OIL FILTER. LUCKILY I WAS NOT DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ELSE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. NOTE: CAR IS TAKEN CARE OF WITH REGULAR ...

Mar 10, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Mar 10, 2017 Engine 100,000 mi

SUDDEN ENGINE HIGH VIBRATION WHILES DRIVING AND EVENTUALLY ENGINE AND BATTERY FAILURE AT THE SAME TIME AND DAY. VW TECHNICIANS IDENTIFIED PIECES OF METAL FROM ENGINE IN OIL FILTER. LUCKILY I WAS NOT DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ELSE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. NOTE: CAR IS TAKEN CARE OF WITH REGULAR ...

Mar 10, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Mar 8, 2017 Air Bags

VW IS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE RECALL, AND I AM CONCERNED WITH MY SAFETY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN VERY PATIENT WITH THE RECALL, BUT WE ARE GOING INTO A YEAR NOW. I HAVE PUT OFF MAKING ROAD TRIPS IN MY CAR AND THIS IS BEYOND FRUSTRATING.

Mar 8, 2017 Air Bags

VW IS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE RECALL, AND I AM CONCERNED WITH MY SAFETY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN VERY PATIENT WITH THE RECALL, BUT WE ARE GOING INTO A YEAR NOW. I HAVE PUT OFF MAKING ROAD TRIPS IN MY CAR AND THIS IS BEYOND FRUSTRATING.

Mar 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Mar 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Mar 1, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" MY VEHICLE'S DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS PART OF THE RECALL. I CONTACTED A VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WILL NOT REPAIR MY VEHICLE UNTIL I RECEIVE THE OFFICIAL LETTER FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THEY ALSO STATED THAT GIVEN THE MAGNITUDE OF THIS PROBLEM A...

Mar 1, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" MY VEHICLE'S DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS PART OF THE RECALL. I CONTACTED A VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WILL NOT REPAIR MY VEHICLE UNTIL I RECEIVE THE OFFICIAL LETTER FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THEY ALSO STATED THAT GIVEN THE MAGNITUDE OF THIS PROBLEM A...

Feb 27, 2017 Air Bags 51,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,200.

Feb 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURE EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Feb 27, 2017 Air Bags 51,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,200.

Feb 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURE EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Feb 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Feb 21, 2017 Air Bags 50,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL IN APRIL 2016 I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM VW OF THE TAKATA RECALL. IT IS NOW FEB 2017. I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM ANYONE IN 10 MONTHS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I CALLED VW AND THEY IN EFFECT SAID NOTHING IS BEING DONE YET. THEY EVEN SAID NO MANUFACTURER HAS DONE A REPAIR. YOUR SITE SAYS 10 MILLION C...

Feb 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Feb 21, 2017 Air Bags 50,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL IN APRIL 2016 I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM VW OF THE TAKATA RECALL. IT IS NOW FEB 2017. I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM ANYONE IN 10 MONTHS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I CALLED VW AND THEY IN EFFECT SAID NOTHING IS BEING DONE YET. THEY EVEN SAID NO MANUFACTURER HAS DONE A REPAIR. YOUR SITE SAYS 10 MILLION C...

Feb 16, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Feb 16, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Feb 15, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) WAS ISSUED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEED...

Feb 15, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M...

Feb 15, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Feb 15, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) WAS ISSUED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEED...

Feb 15, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M...

Feb 15, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Feb 10, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Feb 10, 2017 Air Bags 100,000 mi

I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR 1 YEAR BECAUSE THE AIRBAG IS BAD.(TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL) THE AIRBAG WAS RECALLED IN 2/2016, AND IT'S NOW 1 YEAR LATER AND I STILL HAVE NO FIX FOR IT. I REFUSE TO PUT MY KIDS IN THE CAR AND I CAN'T SELL IT UNTIL THE RECALL IS FIXED. SO I HAVE A CAR THAT I'M ST...

Feb 10, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Feb 10, 2017 Air Bags 100,000 mi

I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR 1 YEAR BECAUSE THE AIRBAG IS BAD.(TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL) THE AIRBAG WAS RECALLED IN 2/2016, AND IT'S NOW 1 YEAR LATER AND I STILL HAVE NO FIX FOR IT. I REFUSE TO PUT MY KIDS IN THE CAR AND I CAN'T SELL IT UNTIL THE RECALL IS FIXED. SO I HAVE A CAR THAT I'M ST...

Feb 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Feb 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Jan 31, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE...

Jan 31, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE...

Jan 27, 2017 Visibility/wiper 34,000 mi

WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY DEFROST/DEFOG FAILURE: DEFROST FAILED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. NO HEAT ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. CAUSES ICE ACCUMULATION ON WINDSHIELD AND FOGS UP DUE TO INSUFFICIENT HEAT. CAUSES SAFETY AND DRIVE-ABILITY ISSUES IN COLD AND EXTREME COLD WEATHER. HEATER CORE FAILURE MA...

Jan 27, 2017 Visibility 34,000 mi

WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY DEFROST/DEFOG FAILURE: DEFROST FAILED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. NO HEAT ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. CAUSES ICE ACCUMULATION ON WINDSHIELD AND FOGS UP DUE TO INSUFFICIENT HEAT. CAUSES SAFETY AND DRIVE-ABILITY ISSUES IN COLD AND EXTREME COLD WEATHER. HEATER CORE FAILURE MA...

Jan 27, 2017 Visibility/wiper 34,000 mi

WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY DEFROST/DEFOG FAILURE: DEFROST FAILED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. NO HEAT ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. CAUSES ICE ACCUMULATION ON WINDSHIELD AND FOGS UP DUE TO INSUFFICIENT HEAT. CAUSES SAFETY AND DRIVE-ABILITY ISSUES IN COLD AND EXTREME COLD WEATHER. HEATER CORE FAILURE MA...

Jan 27, 2017 Visibility 34,000 mi

WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY DEFROST/DEFOG FAILURE: DEFROST FAILED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. NO HEAT ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. CAUSES ICE ACCUMULATION ON WINDSHIELD AND FOGS UP DUE TO INSUFFICIENT HEAT. CAUSES SAFETY AND DRIVE-ABILITY ISSUES IN COLD AND EXTREME COLD WEATHER. HEATER CORE FAILURE MA...

Jan 26, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL, I WENT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS YET, I EVEN OFFERED TO PAY FOR THE PARTS AND THEY DID NOT WANTED TO DO IT. IT IS WEIRD BECAUSE ONE OF THEIR SALESMAN TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACING A LOT OF AIR BAGS FOR THE CARS THEY HAVE FOR SALE, I THINK THEY ARE GETT...

Jan 26, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL CAN'T YOU MAKE THE KILLER AIRBAG REMOVABLE IF A SHOULDER-TYPE SEAT BELT AS USED IN RACE CARS IS INSTALLED?

Jan 26, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL, I WENT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS YET, I EVEN OFFERED TO PAY FOR THE PARTS AND THEY DID NOT WANTED TO DO IT. IT IS WEIRD BECAUSE ONE OF THEIR SALESMAN TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACING A LOT OF AIR BAGS FOR THE CARS THEY HAVE FOR SALE, I THINK THEY ARE GETT...

Jan 26, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL CAN'T YOU MAKE THE KILLER AIRBAG REMOVABLE IF A SHOULDER-TYPE SEAT BELT AS USED IN RACE CARS IS INSTALLED?

Jan 25, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - I RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FROM VW APRIL 2016 REGARDING THE SAFETY RECALL OF THE TAKATA SDI DIRVER FRONTAL AIRBAG. NHTSA:16V078. TO DATE, THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECTIFIED BY VW

Jan 25, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - I RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FROM VW APRIL 2016 REGARDING THE SAFETY RECALL OF THE TAKATA SDI DIRVER FRONTAL AIRBAG. NHTSA:16V078. TO DATE, THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECTIFIED BY VW

Jan 20, 2017 Air Bags

RECALL FROM APRIL 2016 STILL NO PARTS AVAILABLE.

Jan 20, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" THE RECALL WAS POSTED LAST YEAR IN FEB 2016 AND NO REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. WHAT IS VW WAITING FOR? SOMEONE TO DIE? WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED? IN THE MEANTIME I AM DRIVING AROUND IN WITH A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING AIRBAG SYSTEM THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO KEEP ME SAFE. ...

Jan 20, 2017 Electrical System 40,000 mi

BATTERY GROUND CABLE IS MARKED RED INSTEAD OF BLACK. THE NEW BATTERY WAS HOOKED UP WITH THE RED TO THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL AND BLEW THE MAIN FUSE AND RUINED THE AMPLIFIER TO THE SOUND SYSTEM. THE BATTERY WAS STATIONARY IN SEARS ROEBUCK SHOP AS THE BATTERY WAS BEING REPLACED BY A MECHANIC. T...

Jan 20, 2017 Air Bags

RECALL FROM APRIL 2016 STILL NO PARTS AVAILABLE.

Jan 20, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" THE RECALL WAS POSTED LAST YEAR IN FEB 2016 AND NO REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. WHAT IS VW WAITING FOR? SOMEONE TO DIE? WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED? IN THE MEANTIME I AM DRIVING AROUND IN WITH A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING AIRBAG SYSTEM THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO KEEP ME SAFE. ...

Jan 20, 2017 Electrical System 40,000 mi

BATTERY GROUND CABLE IS MARKED RED INSTEAD OF BLACK. THE NEW BATTERY WAS HOOKED UP WITH THE RED TO THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL AND BLEW THE MAIN FUSE AND RUINED THE AMPLIFIER TO THE SOUND SYSTEM. THE BATTERY WAS STATIONARY IN SEARS ROEBUCK SHOP AS THE BATTERY WAS BEING REPLACED BY A MECHANIC. T...

Jan 19, 2017 Air Bags 35,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL NO REMEDY HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO ME AND THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, NOT TO MENTION THE VALUE OF MY CAR BEING NEGATIVELY IMPACTED DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING.

Jan 19, 2017 Air Bags 40,400 mi

TAKATA RECALL - VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2012 - DEFECTIVE AIRBAG THIS AIRBAG RECALL DEFECT HAS BEEN OUTSTANDING ALMOST A YEAR, AND 11 PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM THIS IN OTHER CARS, AND VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOT FIX IT OR OFFER A RENTAL OR LOANER CAR, NOR WILL THEY OFFER A BUY BACK TO ME TO HELP ME AVOID THE RISK OF ...

Jan 19, 2017 Air Bags 35,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL NO REMEDY HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO ME AND THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, NOT TO MENTION THE VALUE OF MY CAR BEING NEGATIVELY IMPACTED DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING.

Jan 19, 2017 Air Bags 40,400 mi

TAKATA RECALL - VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2012 - DEFECTIVE AIRBAG THIS AIRBAG RECALL DEFECT HAS BEEN OUTSTANDING ALMOST A YEAR, AND 11 PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM THIS IN OTHER CARS, AND VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOT FIX IT OR OFFER A RENTAL OR LOANER CAR, NOR WILL THEY OFFER A BUY BACK TO ME TO HELP ME AVOID THE RISK OF ...

Jan 18, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THERE HAS BEEN NO REMEDY FOR THIS ISSUE AND IT HAS BEEN NEARLY A YEAR.

Jan 18, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THERE HAS BEEN NO REMEDY FOR THIS ISSUE AND IT HAS BEEN NEARLY A YEAR.

Jan 13, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Jan 13, 2017 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. STILL NO REMEDY HAS BEEN COMMUNICATED TO ME.

Jan 13, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Jan 13, 2017 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. STILL NO REMEDY HAS BEEN COMMUNICATED TO ME.

Jan 12, 2017 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

ONE OF THE ACTUATORS IN THE HVAC SYSTEM PREMATURELY FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I BELIEVE IT WAS THE RECIRCULATION ACTUATOR. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO PROPERLY DEFROST, CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AS VISIBILITY THROUGH THE FOGGED WINDSCREEN WAS DRASTICALLY REDUCED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLAC...

Jan 12, 2017 Air Bags

I WENT TO HAVE AN APPRAISAL DONE ON MY CAR AND I WAS TOLD THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WAS DEFECTED, AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING A CAR THAT COULD CAUSE HARM TO ME. (IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.) *TR

Jan 12, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL ALMOST A YEAR AGO AND THE COMPANY HAS NOT SENT ME ANY INFORMATION ABOUT FIXING THIS DANGEROUS AIRBAG ISSUE. I STOPPED BY A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY FIX COMING SOON. I THINK A YEAR SEEMS LIKE A VERY LONG TIME TO BE DRIVING...

Jan 12, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I CANNOT SELL MY CAR UNLESS THIS IS FIXED! I AM STUCK WITH A DANGEROUS CAR.

Jan 12, 2017 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

ONE OF THE ACTUATORS IN THE HVAC SYSTEM PREMATURELY FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I BELIEVE IT WAS THE RECIRCULATION ACTUATOR. I COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO PROPERLY DEFROST, CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AS VISIBILITY THROUGH THE FOGGED WINDSCREEN WAS DRASTICALLY REDUCED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLAC...

Jan 12, 2017 Air Bags

I WENT TO HAVE AN APPRAISAL DONE ON MY CAR AND I WAS TOLD THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WAS DEFECTED, AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING A CAR THAT COULD CAUSE HARM TO ME. (IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.) *TR

Jan 12, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL ALMOST A YEAR AGO AND THE COMPANY HAS NOT SENT ME ANY INFORMATION ABOUT FIXING THIS DANGEROUS AIRBAG ISSUE. I STOPPED BY A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY FIX COMING SOON. I THINK A YEAR SEEMS LIKE A VERY LONG TIME TO BE DRIVING...

Jan 12, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I CANNOT SELL MY CAR UNLESS THIS IS FIXED! I AM STUCK WITH A DANGEROUS CAR.

Jan 11, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG TAKATA SDI INFLATORS - NO REMEDY AVAILABLE NO REMEDY OR REPAIR YET AVAILABLE. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE FEBRUARY 2016, BUT THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS AVAILABLE? I BELIEVE ITS NOW WELL PAST A TIMELY MANNER. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CA...

Jan 11, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG TAKATA SDI INFLATORS - NO REMEDY AVAILABLE NO REMEDY OR REPAIR YET AVAILABLE. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE FEBRUARY 2016, BUT THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAGS AVAILABLE? I BELIEVE ITS NOW WELL PAST A TIMELY MANNER. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CA...

Jan 9, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE...

Jan 9, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Jan 9, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- WAS NOTIFIED 4/16. STILL NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. NOW AIRBAG CAUSING A MALFUNCTION AND DON'T HAVE FRONT PASSANGER AIRBAG TOO OR HORN BECAUSE OF IT. VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE FIX?

Jan 9, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE...

Jan 9, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Jan 9, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- WAS NOTIFIED 4/16. STILL NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. NOW AIRBAG CAUSING A MALFUNCTION AND DON'T HAVE FRONT PASSANGER AIRBAG TOO OR HORN BECAUSE OF IT. VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE FIX?

Jan 3, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Jan 3, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Jan 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA INFLATORS

Jan 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA INFLATORS

Dec 29, 2016 Engine 79,000 mi

CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, DIESEL FUEL ALL INSIDE THE ENGINE BAY, DEALERSHIP SAID A BOLT ON THE ENGINE HAD A STRESS FRACTURE AND BROKE. *TR

Dec 29, 2016 Engine 77,000 mi

ENGINE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE INTERCOOLER

Dec 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

HEATER CORE ON A 2012 PASSAT HAS CORRODED AND CLOGGED WITH FACTORY FLUIDS INSIDE STILL. CAUSES THE HEAT TO NOT COME OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Dec 29, 2016 Engine 79,000 mi

CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, DIESEL FUEL ALL INSIDE THE ENGINE BAY, DEALERSHIP SAID A BOLT ON THE ENGINE HAD A STRESS FRACTURE AND BROKE. *TR

Dec 29, 2016 Engine 77,000 mi

ENGINE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE INTERCOOLER

Dec 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

HEATER CORE ON A 2012 PASSAT HAS CORRODED AND CLOGGED WITH FACTORY FLUIDS INSIDE STILL. CAUSES THE HEAT TO NOT COME OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Dec 28, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - TAKATA SDI DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG RECALL LETTER RECEIVED APRIL 2016 AND NOTHING DONE 8 MONTHS LATER. CAN'T GET ANSWER FROM DEALER OR ANYONE ABOUT REPAIRS NEEDED OR HOW MUCH LONGER WE HAVE TO WAIT.

Dec 28, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - TAKATA SDI DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG RECALL LETTER RECEIVED APRIL 2016 AND NOTHING DONE 8 MONTHS LATER. CAN'T GET ANSWER FROM DEALER OR ANYONE ABOUT REPAIRS NEEDED OR HOW MUCH LONGER WE HAVE TO WAIT.

Dec 21, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Dec 21, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Dec 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Dec 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Dec 12, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. THIS HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR 10 MONTHS NOW. HOW LONG DO THEY LEGALLY HAVE TO FIX THIS?

Dec 12, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. THIS HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR 10 MONTHS NOW. HOW LONG DO THEY LEGALLY HAVE TO FIX THIS?

Dec 10, 2016 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FOR THE AIRBAG. I HAVE CALLED AND VISITED VW DEALERS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ISN'T AVAILABLE AS OF YET.

Dec 10, 2016 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FOR THE AIRBAG. I HAVE CALLED AND VISITED VW DEALERS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ISN'T AVAILABLE AS OF YET.

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL RECALL WAS ISSUED FEB 2016 AS TO THIS DATE VW HAS NOT MADE ANY REPAIRS NOR DO THEY EVEN KNOW WHEN AND IF REPAIRS ARE TO BE MADE! VW DEALER HAS NO IDEA OF WHEN ANYTHING WILL BE DONE AND SAYS THEY ARE NOT GOING TO FIX AIRBAGS!

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT H...

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. TOLD BY DEALERSHIP REPLACEMENT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE UN TIL THE SECOND QUARTER OF NEXT YEAR. I AM A SENIORCITIZEN AND FEARFUL OF DRIVING MY CAR. I ALSO BABYSIT MY INFANT GRANDDAUGHTER AND NEED TO HAVE HER IN MY CAR I WOULD BE DISTRAUTE IF ANYTHING WOULD HAPPEN WHILE DRIVI NG. I BELIE...

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT I'M SCARED TO DEATH EACH TIME I GET INTO MY CAR. I'M A NERVOUS WRECK. SINCE FEBRUARY 9TH WHEN I GOT THE FIRST NOTICE. WHY AM I HAVING TO PUT MY LIFE IN DANGER EACH TIME I DRIVE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. WHAT CAN ANONE DO TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM AND IT ...

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL RECALL WAS ISSUED FEB 2016 AS TO THIS DATE VW HAS NOT MADE ANY REPAIRS NOR DO THEY EVEN KNOW WHEN AND IF REPAIRS ARE TO BE MADE! VW DEALER HAS NO IDEA OF WHEN ANYTHING WILL BE DONE AND SAYS THEY ARE NOT GOING TO FIX AIRBAGS!

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT H...

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. TOLD BY DEALERSHIP REPLACEMENT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE UN TIL THE SECOND QUARTER OF NEXT YEAR. I AM A SENIORCITIZEN AND FEARFUL OF DRIVING MY CAR. I ALSO BABYSIT MY INFANT GRANDDAUGHTER AND NEED TO HAVE HER IN MY CAR I WOULD BE DISTRAUTE IF ANYTHING WOULD HAPPEN WHILE DRIVI NG. I BELIE...

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT I'M SCARED TO DEATH EACH TIME I GET INTO MY CAR. I'M A NERVOUS WRECK. SINCE FEBRUARY 9TH WHEN I GOT THE FIRST NOTICE. WHY AM I HAVING TO PUT MY LIFE IN DANGER EACH TIME I DRIVE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. WHAT CAN ANONE DO TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM AND IT ...

Dec 8, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- CAR IS STILL NOT FIXED AND THERE IS A LARGE DECREASE IN VALUE.

Dec 8, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- CAR IS STILL NOT FIXED AND THERE IS A LARGE DECREASE IN VALUE.

Dec 7, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I'VE BEEN WAITING SINCE 2/9/2016 FOR A REPLACEMENT OF: TAKATA SDI DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG. THERE IS STILL NO DATE AS TO WHEN THIS WILL BE FIXED NOR ANY INDICATION OF WHAT I CAN DO KEEP MYSELF SAFE. I DRIVE THIS CAR EVERYDAY AND NEED A FIX SOON FOR THIS.

Dec 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

RELATED TO NHTSA ID NUMBER 10929850 WHERE VEHICLE KEEPS TRYING TO RELOCK ITSELF. DEALER SAYS THAT THE INTERNAL LATCH HAS FAILED WITHIN THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE DOOR WILL NO LONGER LOCK. THEY WANT $426.65 TO REPLACE IT. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING...SOUNDS LIKE A SAFETY DEFECT TO ME.

Dec 7, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I'VE BEEN WAITING SINCE 2/9/2016 FOR A REPLACEMENT OF: TAKATA SDI DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG. THERE IS STILL NO DATE AS TO WHEN THIS WILL BE FIXED NOR ANY INDICATION OF WHAT I CAN DO KEEP MYSELF SAFE. I DRIVE THIS CAR EVERYDAY AND NEED A FIX SOON FOR THIS.

Dec 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

RELATED TO NHTSA ID NUMBER 10929850 WHERE VEHICLE KEEPS TRYING TO RELOCK ITSELF. DEALER SAYS THAT THE INTERNAL LATCH HAS FAILED WITHIN THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE DOOR WILL NO LONGER LOCK. THEY WANT $426.65 TO REPLACE IT. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING...SOUNDS LIKE A SAFETY DEFECT TO ME.

Dec 5, 2016 Electrical System 75,000 mi

ELECTRONIC LOCKS ARE CONSTANTLY TRYING TO RE-LOCK WHEN VEHICLE REACHES ABOUT 10 MPH. FOR EXAMPLE, IF BRINGING VEHICLE TO A STOP AT A STREET LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, THEN PROCEEDING FORWARD, THE LOCKS WILL TRY TO RE-LOCK AGAIN ONCE VEHICLE REACHES ABOUT 10 MPH. IF YOU ARE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THIS CA...

Dec 5, 2016 Electrical System 75,000 mi

ELECTRONIC LOCKS ARE CONSTANTLY TRYING TO RE-LOCK WHEN VEHICLE REACHES ABOUT 10 MPH. FOR EXAMPLE, IF BRINGING VEHICLE TO A STOP AT A STREET LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, THEN PROCEEDING FORWARD, THE LOCKS WILL TRY TO RE-LOCK AGAIN ONCE VEHICLE REACHES ABOUT 10 MPH. IF YOU ARE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THIS CA...

Nov 29, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - STILL WAITING FOR RECALL FIX, NOTHING SINCE APRIL 2016, RIDING AROUND WITH A DEATH WISH ISN'T FUNNY.

Nov 29, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - STILL WAITING FOR RECALL FIX, NOTHING SINCE APRIL 2016, RIDING AROUND WITH A DEATH WISH ISN'T FUNNY.

Nov 28, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL.....DO I HAVE TO KEEP WAITING FOR A FIX?....MY FAMILY DRIVES THIS EVERYDAY AND WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR 6 MONTHS.....CAN I RETURN THE CAR?

Nov 28, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL.....DO I HAVE TO KEEP WAITING FOR A FIX?....MY FAMILY DRIVES THIS EVERYDAY AND WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR 6 MONTHS.....CAN I RETURN THE CAR?

Nov 21, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Nov 21, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR TH...

Nov 21, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Nov 21, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR TH...

Nov 10, 2016 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" VOLKSWAGEN DOES NOT WANT TO BUY MY CAR BACK ON A TRADE IN. I WAS TOLD THE AIRBAG ISSUE HAS IMPACTED THE VALUE.

Nov 10, 2016 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" VOLKSWAGEN DOES NOT WANT TO BUY MY CAR BACK ON A TRADE IN. I WAS TOLD THE AIRBAG ISSUE HAS IMPACTED THE VALUE.

Nov 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Nov 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ...

Nov 2, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP...

Nov 2, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP...

Nov 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

Nov 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. THIS RECALL IS DRAGGING ON FOREVER. I CAN'T SELL MY CAR, NOBODY WANTS IT WITH THIS RECALL. MY TEENAGE SON DRIVES IT EVERY DAY AND I'M SCARED TO DEATH THAT HE MIGHT HAVE AN ACCIDENT ONE DAY AND BE KILLED BY THE AIRBAG MEANT TO KEEP HIM SAFE. THEY NEED TO FIX MY CAR OR GIVE ME A NEW ...

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. THIS RECALL IS DRAGGING ON FOREVER. I CAN'T SELL MY CAR, NOBODY WANTS IT WITH THIS RECALL. MY TEENAGE SON DRIVES IT EVERY DAY AND I'M SCARED TO DEATH THAT HE MIGHT HAVE AN ACCIDENT ONE DAY AND BE KILLED BY THE AIRBAG MEANT TO KEEP HIM SAFE. THEY NEED TO FIX MY CAR OR GIVE ME A NEW ...

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R...

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT...

Oct 27, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

Oct 27, 2016 Air Bags 71,000 mi

THE DEALER SOLD ME THIS CAR SAYING THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THE AIRBAG PROBLEM. I SIGNED A WAIVER BUT FEEL THAT I WASN'T FULLY INFORMED OF THE DANGER, AND WOULD LIKE TO DEALER TO TAKE THE CAR BACK OR GIVE ME FULL VALUE FOR AN EXCHANGE.

Oct 27, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL

Oct 27, 2016 Air Bags 71,000 mi

THE DEALER SOLD ME THIS CAR SAYING THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR THE AIRBAG PROBLEM. I SIGNED A WAIVER BUT FEEL THAT I WASN'T FULLY INFORMED OF THE DANGER, AND WOULD LIKE TO DEALER TO TAKE THE CAR BACK OR GIVE ME FULL VALUE FOR AN EXCHANGE.

Oct 24, 2016 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN APRIL 2016 FOR TAKATA AIRBAG. I CALLED TWICE AND VISITED THE LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER BUT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR. LOCAL DEALERSHIP CLAIM THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY STOCK FOR VOLKWAGEN SINCE THE APRIL NOTICE. PLEASE BE ADVISED.

Oct 24, 2016 Air Bags

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN APRIL 2016 FOR TAKATA AIRBAG. I CALLED TWICE AND VISITED THE LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALER BUT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR. LOCAL DEALERSHIP CLAIM THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY STOCK FOR VOLKWAGEN SINCE THE APRIL NOTICE. PLEASE BE ADVISED.

Oct 21, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. IN FEBRUARY 2016, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STI...

Oct 21, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. IN FEBRUARY 2016, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STI...

Oct 18, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 77,500 mi

I HAVE A 2012 VW PASSAT TDI VEHICLE WITH 78,000 MILES AS OF OCTOBER 124, 2016. IT IS EFFECTED BY THE TDI EMISSIONS ISSUE AND QUALIFIES UNDER THE COURT SETTLEMENT THAT HAS YET TO BE APPROVED. THE ISSUE I HAVE IS THAT I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS O...

Oct 18, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 77,500 mi

I HAVE A 2012 VW PASSAT TDI VEHICLE WITH 78,000 MILES AS OF OCTOBER 124, 2016. IT IS EFFECTED BY THE TDI EMISSIONS ISSUE AND QUALIFIES UNDER THE COURT SETTLEMENT THAT HAS YET TO BE APPROVED. THE ISSUE I HAVE IS THAT I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS O...

Oct 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Oct 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Oct 10, 2016 Engine

VEHICLE STUMBLES AND HESITATES DURING COLD STARTS AND CLEARS UP AFTER APPROX 10 MINUTES. CONSISTENTLY OCCURS DAILY ESSENTIALLY SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. ISSUE WAS BROUGHT UP A COUPLE OF TIMES TO DEALER, BUT THEY INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG AND NO ERRORS SEEN IN COMPUTER. THERE ARE SEVERAL BLOG...

Oct 10, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

VEHICLE STUMBLES AND HESITATES DURING COLD STARTS AND CLEARS UP AFTER APPROX 10 MINUTES. CONSISTENTLY OCCURS DAILY ESSENTIALLY SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. ISSUE WAS BROUGHT UP A COUPLE OF TIMES TO DEALER, BUT THEY INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG AND NO ERRORS SEEN IN COMPUTER. THERE ARE SEVERAL BLOG...

Oct 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STUMBLES AND HESITATES DURING COLD STARTS AND CLEARS UP AFTER APPROX 10 MINUTES. CONSISTENTLY OCCURS DAILY ESSENTIALLY SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. ISSUE WAS BROUGHT UP A COUPLE OF TIMES TO DEALER, BUT THEY INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG AND NO ERRORS SEEN IN COMPUTER. THERE ARE SEVERAL BLOG...

Oct 10, 2016 Engine

VEHICLE STUMBLES AND HESITATES DURING COLD STARTS AND CLEARS UP AFTER APPROX 10 MINUTES. CONSISTENTLY OCCURS DAILY ESSENTIALLY SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. ISSUE WAS BROUGHT UP A COUPLE OF TIMES TO DEALER, BUT THEY INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG AND NO ERRORS SEEN IN COMPUTER. THERE ARE SEVERAL BLOG...

Oct 10, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

VEHICLE STUMBLES AND HESITATES DURING COLD STARTS AND CLEARS UP AFTER APPROX 10 MINUTES. CONSISTENTLY OCCURS DAILY ESSENTIALLY SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. ISSUE WAS BROUGHT UP A COUPLE OF TIMES TO DEALER, BUT THEY INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG AND NO ERRORS SEEN IN COMPUTER. THERE ARE SEVERAL BLOG...

Oct 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other

VEHICLE STUMBLES AND HESITATES DURING COLD STARTS AND CLEARS UP AFTER APPROX 10 MINUTES. CONSISTENTLY OCCURS DAILY ESSENTIALLY SINCE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. ISSUE WAS BROUGHT UP A COUPLE OF TIMES TO DEALER, BUT THEY INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG AND NO ERRORS SEEN IN COMPUTER. THERE ARE SEVERAL BLOG...

Oct 6, 2016 Electrical System 105,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.

Oct 6, 2016 Electrical System 105,000 mi

KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.

Oct 3, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - WE NEED TO GET THIS FIXED ASAP. THE CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND I CANNOT SELL IT OR TRADE IT IN BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE.

Oct 3, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - WE NEED TO GET THIS FIXED ASAP. THE CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND I CANNOT SELL IT OR TRADE IT IN BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE.

Sep 29, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL, WHICH WAS ISSUED 7 MONTHS AGO. VW SHOULD BE HEAVILY FINED FOR ENDANGERING PEOPLE'S LIVES AND MADE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY. EVERY OTHER CAR MANUFACTURER HAS FIXED THIS PROBLEM.

Sep 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Sep 29, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL, WHICH WAS ISSUED 7 MONTHS AGO. VW SHOULD BE HEAVILY FINED FOR ENDANGERING PEOPLE'S LIVES AND MADE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY. EVERY OTHER CAR MANUFACTURER HAS FIXED THIS PROBLEM.

Sep 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Sep 26, 2016 Air Bags 39,500 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" WHAT TO DO TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM?

Sep 26, 2016 Air Bags

"TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL", I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE AIR BAGS IN MY TWO VW'S FOR OVER A YEAR. I AM TOLD THAT NO ONE HAS THESE PARTS. IT IS PUTTING MYSELF AND MY DAUGHTER IN DANGER. WHEN I SPEAK TO THE MANAGER HE ACKNOWLEDGES MY WORRIES BUT MINIMIZES THE RISKS. IF THEY EXPLODE MY DAUGHTER OR I COUL...

Sep 26, 2016 Air Bags 39,500 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" WHAT TO DO TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM?

Sep 26, 2016 Air Bags

"TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL", I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE AIR BAGS IN MY TWO VW'S FOR OVER A YEAR. I AM TOLD THAT NO ONE HAS THESE PARTS. IT IS PUTTING MYSELF AND MY DAUGHTER IN DANGER. WHEN I SPEAK TO THE MANAGER HE ACKNOWLEDGES MY WORRIES BUT MINIMIZES THE RISKS. IF THEY EXPLODE MY DAUGHTER OR I COUL...

Sep 22, 2016 Electrical System 65,000 mi

FIRST THE GLOW PLUGS WERE BAD. WITHIN THE SAME YEAR I HAD AN ISSUE WITH DIESEL PARTICULATES AND NOW THE ADBLUE HEATING ELEMENT!!! ALL ISSUES OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, LITERALLY FELT MY LIFE WAS IN JEOPARDY. HOWEVER AFTER HAVING TO COME OUT THE POCKET WITH NOW THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS I FEEL ...

Sep 22, 2016 Engine 65,000 mi

FIRST THE GLOW PLUGS WERE BAD. WITHIN THE SAME YEAR I HAD AN ISSUE WITH DIESEL PARTICULATES AND NOW THE ADBLUE HEATING ELEMENT!!! ALL ISSUES OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, LITERALLY FELT MY LIFE WAS IN JEOPARDY. HOWEVER AFTER HAVING TO COME OUT THE POCKET WITH NOW THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS I FEEL ...

Sep 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

FIRST THE GLOW PLUGS WERE BAD. WITHIN THE SAME YEAR I HAD AN ISSUE WITH DIESEL PARTICULATES AND NOW THE ADBLUE HEATING ELEMENT!!! ALL ISSUES OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, LITERALLY FELT MY LIFE WAS IN JEOPARDY. HOWEVER AFTER HAVING TO COME OUT THE POCKET WITH NOW THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS I FEEL ...

Sep 22, 2016 Electrical System 65,000 mi

FIRST THE GLOW PLUGS WERE BAD. WITHIN THE SAME YEAR I HAD AN ISSUE WITH DIESEL PARTICULATES AND NOW THE ADBLUE HEATING ELEMENT!!! ALL ISSUES OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, LITERALLY FELT MY LIFE WAS IN JEOPARDY. HOWEVER AFTER HAVING TO COME OUT THE POCKET WITH NOW THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS I FEEL ...

Sep 22, 2016 Engine 65,000 mi

FIRST THE GLOW PLUGS WERE BAD. WITHIN THE SAME YEAR I HAD AN ISSUE WITH DIESEL PARTICULATES AND NOW THE ADBLUE HEATING ELEMENT!!! ALL ISSUES OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, LITERALLY FELT MY LIFE WAS IN JEOPARDY. HOWEVER AFTER HAVING TO COME OUT THE POCKET WITH NOW THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS I FEEL ...

Sep 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

FIRST THE GLOW PLUGS WERE BAD. WITHIN THE SAME YEAR I HAD AN ISSUE WITH DIESEL PARTICULATES AND NOW THE ADBLUE HEATING ELEMENT!!! ALL ISSUES OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, LITERALLY FELT MY LIFE WAS IN JEOPARDY. HOWEVER AFTER HAVING TO COME OUT THE POCKET WITH NOW THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS I FEEL ...

Sep 20, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPA...

Sep 20, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPA...

Sep 18, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL OUR VW DEALER (SANTA MONICA VW) IS SAYING THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THE RECALL NOTICE. WE FIRST WENT INTO THE DEALER APP. 4-5 MONTHS AGO WHEN THE RECALL NOTICE CAME OUT. THE NHTSA WEB SITE SAYS WHAT THE FIX IS-WHY CAN'T THEY FIX THIS PROBLEM? I HAVE A TEENAGER THAT DRIVES THE ...

Sep 18, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL OUR VW DEALER (SANTA MONICA VW) IS SAYING THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THE RECALL NOTICE. WE FIRST WENT INTO THE DEALER APP. 4-5 MONTHS AGO WHEN THE RECALL NOTICE CAME OUT. THE NHTSA WEB SITE SAYS WHAT THE FIX IS-WHY CAN'T THEY FIX THIS PROBLEM? I HAVE A TEENAGER THAT DRIVES THE ...

Sep 16, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Sep 16, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Sep 13, 2016 Air Bags 39,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS AT THIS TIME, BUT WOULD LIKE IT FIXED SOON, OR BOUGHT-BACK/TRADED-IN FOR A FAIR VALUE BY A VW DEALERSHIP.

Sep 13, 2016 Air Bags 39,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS AT THIS TIME, BUT WOULD LIKE IT FIXED SOON, OR BOUGHT-BACK/TRADED-IN FOR A FAIR VALUE BY A VW DEALERSHIP.

Sep 12, 2016 Engine 93,000 mi

AFTER THE NOX SENSOR WENT IN THIS CAR EXACTLY A MONTH TO THE DAY LATER THE ADBLUE HEATER IS SHOT. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN THE MIL LIGHT CAME ON. A SCAN SHOWED IT IS THE ADBLUE HEATER. THIS IS THE 2ND EMISSIONS RELATED PART TO GO IN THIS CAR SINCE THE DIESEL SCANDAL BROKE AND THE 2ND ISSUE IN A M...

Sep 12, 2016 Engine 93,000 mi

AFTER THE NOX SENSOR WENT IN THIS CAR EXACTLY A MONTH TO THE DAY LATER THE ADBLUE HEATER IS SHOT. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN THE MIL LIGHT CAME ON. A SCAN SHOWED IT IS THE ADBLUE HEATER. THIS IS THE 2ND EMISSIONS RELATED PART TO GO IN THIS CAR SINCE THE DIESEL SCANDAL BROKE AND THE 2ND ISSUE IN A M...

Sep 11, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 61,000 mi

MECHANIC FOUND A CODE FOR A DEFECTIVE ADBLUE LEVEL SENSOR AFTER I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO CHECK THE REASON FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION. THEY REMOVED THE ADBLUE TANK AND INSTALLED AN UPDATE KIT. YES, UPDATE KIT, WHICH TELLS ME VOLKSWAGEN KNOWS THERE IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THE ORIGINAL LE...

Sep 11, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 61,000 mi

MECHANIC FOUND A CODE FOR A DEFECTIVE ADBLUE LEVEL SENSOR AFTER I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO CHECK THE REASON FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION. THEY REMOVED THE ADBLUE TANK AND INSTALLED AN UPDATE KIT. YES, UPDATE KIT, WHICH TELLS ME VOLKSWAGEN KNOWS THERE IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH THE ORIGINAL LE...

Sep 10, 2016 Engine 91,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND A 200 MI. COUNTDOWN BEGAN INDICATING THE CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN. WE WERE OVER 500 MILES FROM HOME ON THE WEEKEND. WE HAD TO DRIVE THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR HOME 10 HOURS TO NEAREST DEALER WITH THE THREAT OF STALLING IN TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE. WE COULD NOT TURN THE ...

Sep 10, 2016 Engine 91,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND A 200 MI. COUNTDOWN BEGAN INDICATING THE CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN. WE WERE OVER 500 MILES FROM HOME ON THE WEEKEND. WE HAD TO DRIVE THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR HOME 10 HOURS TO NEAREST DEALER WITH THE THREAT OF STALLING IN TRAFFIC ON INTERSTATE. WE COULD NOT TURN THE ...

Sep 7, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THERE HAS BEEN NO RESOLUTION AFTER CONTACTING THE VW DEALER FOR 6+ MONTHS. THEY SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE ISSUE. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Sep 7, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THERE HAS BEEN NO RESOLUTION AFTER CONTACTING THE VW DEALER FOR 6+ MONTHS. THEY SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE ISSUE. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Sep 4, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THIS RESPONSE SINCE FEBRUARY WITH NO FURTHER EXPLANATION

Sep 4, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE. I HAVE BEEN GETTING THIS RESPONSE SINCE FEBRUARY WITH NO FURTHER EXPLANATION

Sep 1, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL AND HEADLAMP SOCKET RECALL.

Sep 1, 2016 Exterior Lighting

TAKATA RECALL AND HEADLAMP SOCKET RECALL.

Sep 1, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL AND HEADLAMP SOCKET RECALL.

Sep 1, 2016 Exterior Lighting

TAKATA RECALL AND HEADLAMP SOCKET RECALL.

Aug 28, 2016 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" WE ARE DRIVING AROUND IN A DEATH TRAP!! WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET THIS REPAIRED OR GIVEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TO DRIVE IN THE INTERIM?????!!!! ELECTRICAL - ANOTHER DEATH TRAP!! WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET THIS REPAIRED OR GIVEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TO DRIVE?????!!!!! SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER LAW...

Aug 28, 2016 Electrical System

"TAKATA RECALL" WE ARE DRIVING AROUND IN A DEATH TRAP!! WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET THIS REPAIRED OR GIVEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TO DRIVE IN THE INTERIM?????!!!! ELECTRICAL - ANOTHER DEATH TRAP!! WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET THIS REPAIRED OR GIVEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TO DRIVE?????!!!!! SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER LAW...

Aug 28, 2016 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" WE ARE DRIVING AROUND IN A DEATH TRAP!! WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET THIS REPAIRED OR GIVEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TO DRIVE IN THE INTERIM?????!!!! ELECTRICAL - ANOTHER DEATH TRAP!! WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET THIS REPAIRED OR GIVEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TO DRIVE?????!!!!! SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER LAW...

Aug 28, 2016 Electrical System

"TAKATA RECALL" WE ARE DRIVING AROUND IN A DEATH TRAP!! WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET THIS REPAIRED OR GIVEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TO DRIVE IN THE INTERIM?????!!!! ELECTRICAL - ANOTHER DEATH TRAP!! WHEN ARE WE GOING TO GET THIS REPAIRED OR GIVEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TO DRIVE?????!!!!! SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER LAW...

Aug 25, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO DETER...

Aug 25, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V078000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO DETER...

Aug 23, 2016 Air Bags 75,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL TRYING TO SELL OUR VOLKSWAGON PASSAT 2012 AT OUR LOCAL CHEVY DEALER ON 8/22/2016. WAS NOTIFIED BY CHEVY DEALER THAT THE AIRBAGS ARE ON RECALL. WE HAD NO IDEA OUR AIRBAGS WERE NOT SAFE AND UNDER A RECALL. WE WERE TOLD THEY CAN NOT RE-SELL THIS CAR AND WE BASICALLY CAN ONLY RECEIVE W...

Aug 23, 2016 Air Bags 75,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL TRYING TO SELL OUR VOLKSWAGON PASSAT 2012 AT OUR LOCAL CHEVY DEALER ON 8/22/2016. WAS NOTIFIED BY CHEVY DEALER THAT THE AIRBAGS ARE ON RECALL. WE HAD NO IDEA OUR AIRBAGS WERE NOT SAFE AND UNDER A RECALL. WE WERE TOLD THEY CAN NOT RE-SELL THIS CAR AND WE BASICALLY CAN ONLY RECEIVE W...

Aug 18, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: VW COULD CARE LESS IF I GET KILLED. MY LEASE IS UP IN OCT 2016 AND THEY STILL WON'T FIX THIS AIRBAG BUT DOESN'T MIND ME DRIVING A PRODUCT THAT IS UNSAFE. EXECUTE THE CORPORATE HEADS SO THAT OTHERS GET THE MESSAGE.

Aug 18, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: VW COULD CARE LESS IF I GET KILLED. MY LEASE IS UP IN OCT 2016 AND THEY STILL WON'T FIX THIS AIRBAG BUT DOESN'T MIND ME DRIVING A PRODUCT THAT IS UNSAFE. EXECUTE THE CORPORATE HEADS SO THAT OTHERS GET THE MESSAGE.

Aug 17, 2016 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ALL THE OTHER ELECTRONICS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE...

Aug 17, 2016 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ALL THE OTHER ELECTRONICS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE...

Aug 17, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I'VE KNOWN ABOUT THE RECALL SINCE FEBRUARY 2016. IT IS NOW AUGUST. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT GIVE ME A LONER. MY WIFE AND I DON'T FELL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR.

Aug 17, 2016 Air Bags 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ALL THE OTHER ELECTRONICS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE...

Aug 17, 2016 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ALL THE OTHER ELECTRONICS ON THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE...

Aug 17, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I'VE KNOWN ABOUT THE RECALL SINCE FEBRUARY 2016. IT IS NOW AUGUST. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT GIVE ME A LONER. MY WIFE AND I DON'T FELL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR.

Aug 16, 2016 Engine 454,031 mi

AD BLUE REDUCTANT TANK FAILED. THUS MAKING THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT WORK PROPERLY. PART # 561-198-970-A IS DEFECTIVE. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON MY 2013 PASSAT WITHIN LESS THAN A MONTH. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT FROM VW. HERE IS A LINK TO A THREAD ON THE EXTENT OF THESE FAILURES. HTTP://FORUMS....

Aug 16, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 454,031 mi

AD BLUE REDUCTANT TANK FAILED. THUS MAKING THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT WORK PROPERLY. PART # 561-198-970-A IS DEFECTIVE. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON MY 2013 PASSAT WITHIN LESS THAN A MONTH. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT FROM VW. HERE IS A LINK TO A THREAD ON THE EXTENT OF THESE FAILURES. HTTP://FORUMS....

Aug 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

ADBLUE EMISSIONS HEATER TANK FAILURE. CODE P202A. NOT BEING COVERED BY VW THOUGH CURRENTLY IN COURT FOR EMISSIONS SCANDAL AND REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF EMISSIONS SYSTEM.

Aug 16, 2016 Engine 454,031 mi

AD BLUE REDUCTANT TANK FAILED. THUS MAKING THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT WORK PROPERLY. PART # 561-198-970-A IS DEFECTIVE. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON MY 2013 PASSAT WITHIN LESS THAN A MONTH. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT FROM VW. HERE IS A LINK TO A THREAD ON THE EXTENT OF THESE FAILURES. HTTP://FORUMS....

Aug 16, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 454,031 mi

AD BLUE REDUCTANT TANK FAILED. THUS MAKING THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM NOT WORK PROPERLY. PART # 561-198-970-A IS DEFECTIVE. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON MY 2013 PASSAT WITHIN LESS THAN A MONTH. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT FROM VW. HERE IS A LINK TO A THREAD ON THE EXTENT OF THESE FAILURES. HTTP://FORUMS....

Aug 16, 2016 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

ADBLUE EMISSIONS HEATER TANK FAILURE. CODE P202A. NOT BEING COVERED BY VW THOUGH CURRENTLY IN COURT FOR EMISSIONS SCANDAL AND REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF EMISSIONS SYSTEM.

Aug 15, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. RECENTLY I SUBMITTED A REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUNDS RELATED TO THE AIRBAG RECALL. THE REQUEST WAS TURNED DOWN BY VW. THEY STATED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NO INCIDENTS OF AIRBAG FAILURES AND SAID REPLACING THE AIRBAGS WILL BE PRECAUTIONARY. OBVIOUSLY THEY DON'T FEEL THEY NEED TO BE...

Aug 15, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. RECENTLY I SUBMITTED A REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUNDS RELATED TO THE AIRBAG RECALL. THE REQUEST WAS TURNED DOWN BY VW. THEY STATED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NO INCIDENTS OF AIRBAG FAILURES AND SAID REPLACING THE AIRBAGS WILL BE PRECAUTIONARY. OBVIOUSLY THEY DON'T FEEL THEY NEED TO BE...

Aug 11, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Aug 11, 2016 Electrical System Crash

I WAS PARKING MY CAR IN A SPACE AT A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER, AS I WAS ABOUT 18-24 INCHES FROM THE MEDIAN SEPARATING THE CARS IN THE ROW ACROSS FROM ME, MY CAR STARTED REVVING UP, JUMPED THE MEDIAN SIDESWIPED A CAR THAT WAS PARKED ONE SPACE OVER, I WAS LUCKY THERE WAS NOT A CAR OPPOSITE ME, IN THAT R...

Aug 11, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Aug 11, 2016 Electrical System Crash

I WAS PARKING MY CAR IN A SPACE AT A LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER, AS I WAS ABOUT 18-24 INCHES FROM THE MEDIAN SEPARATING THE CARS IN THE ROW ACROSS FROM ME, MY CAR STARTED REVVING UP, JUMPED THE MEDIAN SIDESWIPED A CAR THAT WAS PARKED ONE SPACE OVER, I WAS LUCKY THERE WAS NOT A CAR OPPOSITE ME, IN THAT R...

Aug 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT SATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M...

Aug 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT SATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M...

Aug 7, 2016 Air Bags 34,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. NO REMEDY LISTED.

Aug 7, 2016 Air Bags 34,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL. NO REMEDY LISTED.

Aug 6, 2016 Electrical System 59,400 mi

IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND I AM TRYING TO LEAVE AND LOCK IT UP BY USING EITHER THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR SWITCH OR THE REMOTE, IT WILL NOT LOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, BUT THEY WILL BOTH LOCK THE OTHER THREE DOORS. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND MOVING ONLY A FEW YARDS, THE DOOR LOCKS ENGAGE AS NORMAL F...

Aug 6, 2016 Electrical System 59,400 mi

IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND I AM TRYING TO LEAVE AND LOCK IT UP BY USING EITHER THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR SWITCH OR THE REMOTE, IT WILL NOT LOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, BUT THEY WILL BOTH LOCK THE OTHER THREE DOORS. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND MOVING ONLY A FEW YARDS, THE DOOR LOCKS ENGAGE AS NORMAL F...

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL SPOKE WITH VW CUSTOMER ADVOCATE ASKED FOR A LOANER VEHICLE AND WAS REFUSED. WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY INFO WHEN AND IF PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THIS RECALL WAS INITIATED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. IT IS NOW AUGUST AND VW STILL REPORTS THAT THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO DO THE REPAIR.

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL SPOKE WITH VW CUSTOMER ADVOCATE ASKED FOR A LOANER VEHICLE AND WAS REFUSED. WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY INFO WHEN AND IF PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THIS RECALL WAS INITIATED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. IT IS NOW AUGUST AND VW STILL REPORTS THAT THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO DO THE REPAIR.

Aug 4, 2016 Air Bags

SAFETY RECALL 69M9 NHTSA 16V078 REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE. SHOULD I WAIT TILL I GET DISFIGURED OR DIE FROM THE EXPLOSION TO SUE VW. THIS IS SO MUCH MORE URGENT THAN AIR POLUTION FORGERY CASE. I LIVE IN CA WHERE IT GETS VERY HOT. SHOULD I GET AIRBAG REMOVED TO AVOID RISK OF EXPLOSION. I PURCHASED THI...

Aug 4, 2016 Air Bags

SAFETY RECALL 69M9 NHTSA 16V078 REPAIR NOT YET AVAILABLE. SHOULD I WAIT TILL I GET DISFIGURED OR DIE FROM THE EXPLOSION TO SUE VW. THIS IS SO MUCH MORE URGENT THAN AIR POLUTION FORGERY CASE. I LIVE IN CA WHERE IT GETS VERY HOT. SHOULD I GET AIRBAG REMOVED TO AVOID RISK OF EXPLOSION. I PURCHASED THI...

Jul 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Jul 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE...

Jul 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other 60,302 mi

WENT TO VW DEALER AND HAD CEL ON. DIAGNOSIS WAS DEF HEATER FAILURE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND WITHOUT THE HEATER FUNCTION DEF FLUID FREEZES AT 12 DEGREES. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN DEALER MAINTAINED AND CALLED VWOA AND WAS TOLD PART IS ONLY COVERED 3 /36. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 60000 MIL...

Jul 27, 2016 Unknown Or Other 60,302 mi

WENT TO VW DEALER AND HAD CEL ON. DIAGNOSIS WAS DEF HEATER FAILURE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AND WITHOUT THE HEATER FUNCTION DEF FLUID FREEZES AT 12 DEGREES. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN DEALER MAINTAINED AND CALLED VWOA AND WAS TOLD PART IS ONLY COVERED 3 /36. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 60000 MIL...

Jul 20, 2016 Engine 103,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 7/14/16. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON 7/15/16 AND LEARNED THAT THE CAR'S ADBLUE HEATER HAD GONE AND WILL COST JUST OVER $1,000 TO REPLACE. THE ADBLUE HEATER HEATS THE ADBLUE TO REMOVE NO2 FOR EMISSIONS, HOWEVER VOLKSWAGEN IS CLAIMING THAT THIS IS NOT COVERE...

Jul 20, 2016 Engine 103,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 7/14/16. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON 7/15/16 AND LEARNED THAT THE CAR'S ADBLUE HEATER HAD GONE AND WILL COST JUST OVER $1,000 TO REPLACE. THE ADBLUE HEATER HEATS THE ADBLUE TO REMOVE NO2 FOR EMISSIONS, HOWEVER VOLKSWAGEN IS CLAIMING THAT THIS IS NOT COVERE...

Jul 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO...

Jul 14, 2016 Electrical System

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO...

Jul 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO...

Jul 14, 2016 Electrical System

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO...

Jul 11, 2016 Engine 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Jul 11, 2016 Engine 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Jun 30, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V483000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TI...

Jun 30, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V483000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TI...

Jun 28, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Jun 28, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Jun 22, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

Jun 22, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD ...

Jun 22, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

Jun 22, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD ...

Jun 17, 2016 Air Bags 51,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL...VW SAYS THEY DON'T HAVE THE PART TO FIX THIS BUT THEY WANT TO GET PAID ON THEIR LEASE BUT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. WHY CAN'T YOU GET THEM TO FIX THIS, MY LEASE WILL BE OVER BEFORE WHEN I WON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THIS BUT SOMEONE ELSE WILL.

Jun 17, 2016 Air Bags 51,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL...VW SAYS THEY DON'T HAVE THE PART TO FIX THIS BUT THEY WANT TO GET PAID ON THEIR LEASE BUT THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. WHY CAN'T YOU GET THEM TO FIX THIS, MY LEASE WILL BE OVER BEFORE WHEN I WON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THIS BUT SOMEONE ELSE WILL.

Jun 15, 2016 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT ON , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Jun 15, 2016 Steering

AIRBAG LIGHT ON , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Jun 15, 2016 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT ON , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Jun 15, 2016 Steering

AIRBAG LIGHT ON , CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Jun 14, 2016 Engine 82,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY. THE TURBOCHARGER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. RATHER THAN OFFER TO REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS WITH THE UPDATED PART THEY REDESIGNED BEFORE THE ENTIRE ENGINE IS CONTAMINATED WITH METAL FILINGS THEY ALLOW THEIR CUSTOMERS TO ATTEMP TO DESTROY THEIR ENGINES...

Jun 14, 2016 Engine 82,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY. THE TURBOCHARGER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. RATHER THAN OFFER TO REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS WITH THE UPDATED PART THEY REDESIGNED BEFORE THE ENTIRE ENGINE IS CONTAMINATED WITH METAL FILINGS THEY ALLOW THEIR CUSTOMERS TO ATTEMP TO DESTROY THEIR ENGINES...

Jun 6, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER A RECALL, IT BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE EPC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING AND HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Jun 6, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER A RECALL, IT BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE EPC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING AND HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Jun 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I AM IN UPPER MANAGEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR AND I HAVE PERSONALLY WORKED WITH HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE DROPPING THEIR CARS OFF AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIPS BECAUSE THEY ARE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE LISTENED TO THE STORIES OF THE 12+ DEATHS THAT HAVE OCCURRED FROM THESE AIRBAGS FR...

Jun 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I AM IN UPPER MANAGEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR AND I HAVE PERSONALLY WORKED WITH HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE DROPPING THEIR CARS OFF AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIPS BECAUSE THEY ARE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE LISTENED TO THE STORIES OF THE 12+ DEATHS THAT HAVE OCCURRED FROM THESE AIRBAGS FR...

Jun 3, 2016 Air Bags 41,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL A COUPLE MONTHS AGO I HAD RECALL 15V483000 COMPLETED ON MY 2012 PASSAT. I WAS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING, WIPERS TURNING ON FOR NO REASON. IT SEEMED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN SINCE BOTH OF THESE FEATURES ARE CONNECTED TO THE STEERIN...

Jun 3, 2016 Electrical System 41,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL A COUPLE MONTHS AGO I HAD RECALL 15V483000 COMPLETED ON MY 2012 PASSAT. I WAS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING, WIPERS TURNING ON FOR NO REASON. IT SEEMED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN SINCE BOTH OF THESE FEATURES ARE CONNECTED TO THE STEERIN...

Jun 3, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 41,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL A COUPLE MONTHS AGO I HAD RECALL 15V483000 COMPLETED ON MY 2012 PASSAT. I WAS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING, WIPERS TURNING ON FOR NO REASON. IT SEEMED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN SINCE BOTH OF THESE FEATURES ARE CONNECTED TO THE STEERIN...

Jun 3, 2016 Electrical System 43,000 mi

MY 13 PASSAT SE 2.5 STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO. THE NORMAL OPERATION OF THE LOCKS IS THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS 10MPH THE DOOR WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. AFTER THIS HAS HAPPENED AND I COME TO A STOP LIGHT OR SLOW DOWN BELOW 10MPH AND THEN SPEED UP A...

Jun 3, 2016 Structure 43,000 mi

MY 13 PASSAT SE 2.5 STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO. THE NORMAL OPERATION OF THE LOCKS IS THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS 10MPH THE DOOR WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. AFTER THIS HAS HAPPENED AND I COME TO A STOP LIGHT OR SLOW DOWN BELOW 10MPH AND THEN SPEED UP A...

Jun 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other 43,000 mi

MY 13 PASSAT SE 2.5 STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO. THE NORMAL OPERATION OF THE LOCKS IS THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS 10MPH THE DOOR WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. AFTER THIS HAS HAPPENED AND I COME TO A STOP LIGHT OR SLOW DOWN BELOW 10MPH AND THEN SPEED UP A...

Jun 3, 2016 Air Bags 41,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AI...

Jun 3, 2016 Air Bags 41,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL A COUPLE MONTHS AGO I HAD RECALL 15V483000 COMPLETED ON MY 2012 PASSAT. I WAS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING, WIPERS TURNING ON FOR NO REASON. IT SEEMED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN SINCE BOTH OF THESE FEATURES ARE CONNECTED TO THE STEERIN...

Jun 3, 2016 Electrical System 41,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL A COUPLE MONTHS AGO I HAD RECALL 15V483000 COMPLETED ON MY 2012 PASSAT. I WAS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING, WIPERS TURNING ON FOR NO REASON. IT SEEMED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN SINCE BOTH OF THESE FEATURES ARE CONNECTED TO THE STEERIN...

Jun 3, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 41,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL A COUPLE MONTHS AGO I HAD RECALL 15V483000 COMPLETED ON MY 2012 PASSAT. I WAS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING, WIPERS TURNING ON FOR NO REASON. IT SEEMED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN SINCE BOTH OF THESE FEATURES ARE CONNECTED TO THE STEERIN...

Jun 3, 2016 Electrical System 43,000 mi

MY 13 PASSAT SE 2.5 STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO. THE NORMAL OPERATION OF THE LOCKS IS THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS 10MPH THE DOOR WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. AFTER THIS HAS HAPPENED AND I COME TO A STOP LIGHT OR SLOW DOWN BELOW 10MPH AND THEN SPEED UP A...

Jun 3, 2016 Structure 43,000 mi

MY 13 PASSAT SE 2.5 STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO. THE NORMAL OPERATION OF THE LOCKS IS THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS 10MPH THE DOOR WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. AFTER THIS HAS HAPPENED AND I COME TO A STOP LIGHT OR SLOW DOWN BELOW 10MPH AND THEN SPEED UP A...

Jun 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other 43,000 mi

MY 13 PASSAT SE 2.5 STARTED HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO. THE NORMAL OPERATION OF THE LOCKS IS THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS 10MPH THE DOOR WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. AFTER THIS HAS HAPPENED AND I COME TO A STOP LIGHT OR SLOW DOWN BELOW 10MPH AND THEN SPEED UP A...

Jun 3, 2016 Air Bags 41,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AI...

May 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

May 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

May 28, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- MY HUSBAND AND I TOOK OUR VW PASSAT THAT HAS AN EMISSIONS RECALL AND TAKATA RECALL AND THEY SAID THAT THE MANUFACTURE DOESN'T THINK THAT THIS IS A BIG DEAL. THE MANUFACTURE REFUSES TO PROVIDE A LOANER FOR OUR VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT IT IS PERFECTLY SAFE TO DRIVE. HOW CAN SOME MANUFACT...

May 28, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL- MY HUSBAND AND I TOOK OUR VW PASSAT THAT HAS AN EMISSIONS RECALL AND TAKATA RECALL AND THEY SAID THAT THE MANUFACTURE DOESN'T THINK THAT THIS IS A BIG DEAL. THE MANUFACTURE REFUSES TO PROVIDE A LOANER FOR OUR VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT IT IS PERFECTLY SAFE TO DRIVE. HOW CAN SOME MANUFACT...

May 28, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- MY HUSBAND AND I TOOK OUR VW PASSAT THAT HAS AN EMISSIONS RECALL AND TAKATA RECALL AND THEY SAID THAT THE MANUFACTURE DOESN'T THINK THAT THIS IS A BIG DEAL. THE MANUFACTURE REFUSES TO PROVIDE A LOANER FOR OUR VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT IT IS PERFECTLY SAFE TO DRIVE. HOW CAN SOME MANUFACT...

May 28, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL- MY HUSBAND AND I TOOK OUR VW PASSAT THAT HAS AN EMISSIONS RECALL AND TAKATA RECALL AND THEY SAID THAT THE MANUFACTURE DOESN'T THINK THAT THIS IS A BIG DEAL. THE MANUFACTURE REFUSES TO PROVIDE A LOANER FOR OUR VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT IT IS PERFECTLY SAFE TO DRIVE. HOW CAN SOME MANUFACT...

May 24, 2016 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE IGNITION KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE KEY TO FRACTURE INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR RE...

May 24, 2016 Steering 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE IGNITION KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE KEY TO FRACTURE INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR RE...

May 24, 2016 Exterior Lighting

LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY APPEARS FOGGED OVER ON THE INSIDE OF THE LENS. DEALER INDICATES THAT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) IN THIS ASSEMBLY HAS OVERHEATED. THE INCREASED TEMPS CAUSED THE PLASTIC LENS TO APPEAR CLOUDY AND OR FOGGED OVER. THE HIGHER TEMP HAS CHANGED THE SHAPE OF THE REFLECT...

May 24, 2016 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE IGNITION KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE KEY TO FRACTURE INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR RE...

May 24, 2016 Steering 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE IGNITION KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED THE KEY TO FRACTURE INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR RE...

May 24, 2016 Exterior Lighting

LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY APPEARS FOGGED OVER ON THE INSIDE OF THE LENS. DEALER INDICATES THAT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) IN THIS ASSEMBLY HAS OVERHEATED. THE INCREASED TEMPS CAUSED THE PLASTIC LENS TO APPEAR CLOUDY AND OR FOGGED OVER. THE HIGHER TEMP HAS CHANGED THE SHAPE OF THE REFLECT...

May 17, 2016 Air Bags Crash

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK PAINS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL TREAT...

May 17, 2016 Air Bags Crash

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK PAINS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL TREAT...

May 16, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I AM FILING A COMPLAINT BASED OFF OF A RECALL NOTICE THAT I RECEIVED FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THE RECALL # IS 69M9. THE LETTER STATES THAT METAL FRAGMENTS COULD PASS THROUGH THE AIRBAG CUSHION MATERIAL WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME THEY ARE ...

May 16, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL I AM FILING A COMPLAINT BASED OFF OF A RECALL NOTICE THAT I RECEIVED FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THE RECALL # IS 69M9. THE LETTER STATES THAT METAL FRAGMENTS COULD PASS THROUGH THE AIRBAG CUSHION MATERIAL WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME THEY ARE ...

May 12, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

May 12, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

May 11, 2016 Air Bags 43,000 mi

TAKATA AIR BAGS I JUST WANT TO KNOW HOW IN THE CRAP THE VW PEOPLE CAN GET AWAY WITH RECALLING THESE CARS FOR FAULTY EQUIPMENT THAT CAN CAUSE "SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO OCCUPANTS" AND BE SO [XXX]IRRESPONSIBLE WITH THE LIVES OF OTHERS. THERE IS NOT TIME TABLE FOR REPAIRS SO WE DON'T KNOW HOW LONG W...

May 11, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V483000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE P...

May 11, 2016 Air Bags 43,000 mi

TAKATA AIR BAGS I JUST WANT TO KNOW HOW IN THE CRAP THE VW PEOPLE CAN GET AWAY WITH RECALLING THESE CARS FOR FAULTY EQUIPMENT THAT CAN CAUSE "SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO OCCUPANTS" AND BE SO [XXX]IRRESPONSIBLE WITH THE LIVES OF OTHERS. THERE IS NOT TIME TABLE FOR REPAIRS SO WE DON'T KNOW HOW LONG W...

May 11, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V483000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE P...

May 10, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

May 10, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

May 6, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL WHY IS VW BEING ALLOWED TO DRAG THEIR FEET. I WAS FIRST NOTIFIED MONTHS AGO AND STILL THEY SAY NO REMEDY. AND YET, OTHER MANUFACTURERS HAVE LOGGED OVER 8 MILLION REPAIRS. I KEEP GETTING NOTICES AND YET NO REPAIR IS AVAILABLE. HOW CAN I FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY VEHICLE?

May 6, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

May 6, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL WHY IS VW BEING ALLOWED TO DRAG THEIR FEET. I WAS FIRST NOTIFIED MONTHS AGO AND STILL THEY SAY NO REMEDY. AND YET, OTHER MANUFACTURERS HAVE LOGGED OVER 8 MILLION REPAIRS. I KEEP GETTING NOTICES AND YET NO REPAIR IS AVAILABLE. HOW CAN I FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY VEHICLE?

May 6, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

May 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- AFTER RECEIVING THIS RECALL THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT THERE IS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE.

May 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- AFTER RECEIVING THIS RECALL THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT THERE IS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE.

May 4, 2016 Air Bags 63,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I WAS ON HOLD WITH VW CUSTOMER SERVICE THIS MORNING FOR ONE HOUR AND TWENTY MINUTES FOR THEM TO TELL ME THERE IS CURRENTLY NO FIX FOR THE RECALLED AIR BAG THAT IS IN MY CAR AND THAT VW DOES NOT HAVE A LOANER CAR PROGRAM FOR ITS CUSTOMERS TO USE UNTIL IT FIXES THE PROBLEMS WITH HE AIRB...

May 4, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF ...

May 4, 2016 Air Bags

CHECKING TO SEE IF MY CAR WILL BE REPAIRED SOON?

May 4, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL 16V078. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP SOLD ME THE CAR ON 2/9/16 AND THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED THE VERY SAME DAY. THERE IS NO "REMEDY YET AVAILABLE." AS OF 5/4/16 I HAVE RECEIVED NO RECALL NOTICE FROM VW OR CONTACT FROM THE DEALERSHIP. VW DEALERSHIPS ARE STILL SELLING DANGEROUS RECALLED VEHICLES.

May 4, 2016 Air Bags 63,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: I WAS ON HOLD WITH VW CUSTOMER SERVICE THIS MORNING FOR ONE HOUR AND TWENTY MINUTES FOR THEM TO TELL ME THERE IS CURRENTLY NO FIX FOR THE RECALLED AIR BAG THAT IS IN MY CAR AND THAT VW DOES NOT HAVE A LOANER CAR PROGRAM FOR ITS CUSTOMERS TO USE UNTIL IT FIXES THE PROBLEMS WITH HE AIRB...

May 4, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V078000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF ...

May 4, 2016 Air Bags

CHECKING TO SEE IF MY CAR WILL BE REPAIRED SOON?

May 4, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL 16V078. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP SOLD ME THE CAR ON 2/9/16 AND THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED THE VERY SAME DAY. THERE IS NO "REMEDY YET AVAILABLE." AS OF 5/4/16 I HAVE RECEIVED NO RECALL NOTICE FROM VW OR CONTACT FROM THE DEALERSHIP. VW DEALERSHIPS ARE STILL SELLING DANGEROUS RECALLED VEHICLES.

Apr 29, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE I HAVE NOT HAD A TIME WHERE THERE ISN'T A RECALL OF SOME SORT. I HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTING TO TRADE IN MY VEHICLE FOR MONTHS AND EVERYONE IS OFFERING NEARLY NOTHING. COME TO FIND OUT ITHE IS DUE TO THE TAKATA RECALL THAT HAS RENDERED MY CAR IN A "STOP SALE", A ...

Apr 29, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE I HAVE NOT HAD A TIME WHERE THERE ISN'T A RECALL OF SOME SORT. I HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTING TO TRADE IN MY VEHICLE FOR MONTHS AND EVERYONE IS OFFERING NEARLY NOTHING. COME TO FIND OUT ITHE IS DUE TO THE TAKATA RECALL THAT HAS RENDERED MY CAR IN A "STOP SALE", A ...

Apr 24, 2016 Engine 59,200 mi

I OWN A 2012 VW PASSAT TDI (DIESEL). CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. THE FIX APPARETLY IS OVER 1000.00 AND IT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM FOR MANY 2012 VW PASSAT TDI VEHICLES WHICH ARE RIGHT OUT OF WARRANTY. THE FIX IS A KIT FOR THE ADBLU EMISSIONS SYSTEM. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED FREE O...

Apr 24, 2016 Engine 59,200 mi

I OWN A 2012 VW PASSAT TDI (DIESEL). CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. THE FIX APPARETLY IS OVER 1000.00 AND IT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM FOR MANY 2012 VW PASSAT TDI VEHICLES WHICH ARE RIGHT OUT OF WARRANTY. THE FIX IS A KIT FOR THE ADBLU EMISSIONS SYSTEM. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED FREE O...

Apr 15, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES TO CONTACT VW REGARDING THE AIRBAG RECALL AND AM GETTING ZERO ANSWERS OR RESOLUTION. I CALLED CUSTOMER CARE AND ASKED FOR A TIME-FRAME FOR THE FIX AND RECEIVED NONE. I ASKED FOR A LOANER AND WAS TOLD TO REQUEST ONE FROM THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. A WEEK AFTER ...

Apr 15, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - I HAVE TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES TO CONTACT VW REGARDING THE AIRBAG RECALL AND AM GETTING ZERO ANSWERS OR RESOLUTION. I CALLED CUSTOMER CARE AND ASKED FOR A TIME-FRAME FOR THE FIX AND RECEIVED NONE. I ASKED FOR A LOANER AND WAS TOLD TO REQUEST ONE FROM THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. A WEEK AFTER ...

Mar 25, 2016 Electrical System 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START AND SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS CHARGED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY WAS...

Mar 25, 2016 Electrical System 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START AND SEVERAL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS CHARGED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY WAS...

Mar 14, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER,...

Mar 14, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER,...

Mar 14, 2016 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER,...

Mar 14, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER,...

Feb 24, 2016 Air Bags Crash 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE UPPER AND LOWER BACK. MEDICAL ATTENTION ...

Feb 24, 2016 Air Bags Crash 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE UPPER AND LOWER BACK. MEDICAL ATTENTION ...

Feb 11, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD CODES READ. THE CODE WAS P205C AND THIS INDICATES THE EMISSIONS ADBLUE HEATER AND SENSOR HAD A PROBLEM. THE UNIT (HEATER AND SENSOR) IN THE ADBLUE TANK IS A NON SERVICEABLE UNIT AND MUST BE REPLACED. OVER $950.00 TO REPLACE. HAPPENED AT 50,466 MILES AND DEA...

Feb 11, 2016 Air Bags Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I WAS NOT AT FAULT, BUT I WAS T-BONED WITH ALMOST OVER $11,000 IN DAMAGE. THE CASE WAS SETTLED BUT THE VEHICLE IS STILL NOT IN GOOD SHAPE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF IN THE ACCIDENT AND I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL FOR A STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONIC CLOCK ISSUE THAT COULD PREVENT ...

Feb 11, 2016 Structure Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I WAS NOT AT FAULT, BUT I WAS T-BONED WITH ALMOST OVER $11,000 IN DAMAGE. THE CASE WAS SETTLED BUT THE VEHICLE IS STILL NOT IN GOOD SHAPE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF IN THE ACCIDENT AND I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL FOR A STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONIC CLOCK ISSUE THAT COULD PREVENT ...

Feb 11, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD CODES READ. THE CODE WAS P205C AND THIS INDICATES THE EMISSIONS ADBLUE HEATER AND SENSOR HAD A PROBLEM. THE UNIT (HEATER AND SENSOR) IN THE ADBLUE TANK IS A NON SERVICEABLE UNIT AND MUST BE REPLACED. OVER $950.00 TO REPLACE. HAPPENED AT 50,466 MILES AND DEA...

Feb 11, 2016 Air Bags Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I WAS NOT AT FAULT, BUT I WAS T-BONED WITH ALMOST OVER $11,000 IN DAMAGE. THE CASE WAS SETTLED BUT THE VEHICLE IS STILL NOT IN GOOD SHAPE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF IN THE ACCIDENT AND I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL FOR A STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONIC CLOCK ISSUE THAT COULD PREVENT ...

Feb 11, 2016 Structure Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. I WAS NOT AT FAULT, BUT I WAS T-BONED WITH ALMOST OVER $11,000 IN DAMAGE. THE CASE WAS SETTLED BUT THE VEHICLE IS STILL NOT IN GOOD SHAPE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF IN THE ACCIDENT AND I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL FOR A STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONIC CLOCK ISSUE THAT COULD PREVENT ...

Feb 8, 2016 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH TO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE UPPER AND LOWER BACK WHICH REQUIRED...

Feb 8, 2016 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH TO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE UPPER AND LOWER BACK WHICH REQUIRED...

Jan 30, 2016 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE HEATER CORE DUE TO CLOGGING. VISIBILITY THROUGH WINDSHIELD WAS RESTRICTED DUE TO HEAVY FOGGING AND POOR DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE OVER SEVERAL MONTHS. CLEANING OF THE WINDSHIELD WAS NO HELP. THE FOGGING WOULD COME AND GO DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND WAS HEAVY AT...

Jan 30, 2016 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE HEATER CORE DUE TO CLOGGING. VISIBILITY THROUGH WINDSHIELD WAS RESTRICTED DUE TO HEAVY FOGGING AND POOR DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE OVER SEVERAL MONTHS. CLEANING OF THE WINDSHIELD WAS NO HELP. THE FOGGING WOULD COME AND GO DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND WAS HEAVY AT...

Jan 27, 2016 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. THE AIR BAG INDICATOR AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Jan 27, 2016 Air Bags 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. THE AIR BAG INDICATOR AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Jan 22, 2016 Structure 35,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH FAILS WHILE I'M DRIVING THE CAR. THE DOOR HAS OPENED ON ITS OWN NUMEROUS TIMES AS I AM DRIVING THE CAR AT SPEED. THE LATCH FAILS AT REST WHILE THE CAR IS ON OR OFF, AND AS THE CAR IS MOVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE DOOR QUITE LITERALLY FLIES OPEN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOT...

Jan 22, 2016 Structure 35,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH FAILS WHILE I'M DRIVING THE CAR. THE DOOR HAS OPENED ON ITS OWN NUMEROUS TIMES AS I AM DRIVING THE CAR AT SPEED. THE LATCH FAILS AT REST WHILE THE CAR IS ON OR OFF, AND AS THE CAR IS MOVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE DOOR QUITE LITERALLY FLIES OPEN WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOT...

Dec 7, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A HIGHWAY SIGN POST. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUFFER ANY INJURIES. TH...

Dec 7, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A HIGHWAY SIGN POST. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUFFER ANY INJURIES. TH...

Dec 4, 2015 Air Bags

SAFETY RISK: A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG WILL PREVENT THE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH MY LIGHT HAS COME ON WARNING ME MY AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING

Dec 4, 2015 Electrical System

SAFETY RISK: A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG WILL PREVENT THE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH MY LIGHT HAS COME ON WARNING ME MY AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING

Dec 4, 2015 Air Bags

SAFETY RISK: A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG WILL PREVENT THE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH MY LIGHT HAS COME ON WARNING ME MY AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING

Dec 4, 2015 Electrical System

SAFETY RISK: A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG WILL PREVENT THE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH MY LIGHT HAS COME ON WARNING ME MY AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING

Dec 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 96,800 mi

GAS GAUGE WAS NOT READING FULL WHEN TAKEN TO GAS STATION, ALTHOUGH GAS DISPENSER CLICKED OFF AS FULL. HAPPENED MANY TIMES AT DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. TOOK MY CAR IN TO VW DEALERSHIP. THEY STATED THAT GAS VENT WAS NOT WORKING NOT ALLOWING MY CAR TO FILL COMPLETELY. THEY STATED THEY HAD TO REPLACE ...

Dec 3, 2015 Steering 90,100 mi

1. STEERING BEGAN TO GET DIFFICULT TO TURN AS IF I HAD LITTLE POWER STEERING, ESPECIALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS. TOOK IT VW DEALERSHIP. WAS TOLD IT WAS A SMALL LEAK IN POWER STEERING FLUID. WAS TOLD THAT THE WHOLE STEERING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, $1700. DON'T HAVE THE MONEY AND WAS TOLD IT WAS DRI...

Dec 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 96,800 mi

GAS GAUGE WAS NOT READING FULL WHEN TAKEN TO GAS STATION, ALTHOUGH GAS DISPENSER CLICKED OFF AS FULL. HAPPENED MANY TIMES AT DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. TOOK MY CAR IN TO VW DEALERSHIP. THEY STATED THAT GAS VENT WAS NOT WORKING NOT ALLOWING MY CAR TO FILL COMPLETELY. THEY STATED THEY HAD TO REPLACE ...

Dec 3, 2015 Steering 90,100 mi

1. STEERING BEGAN TO GET DIFFICULT TO TURN AS IF I HAD LITTLE POWER STEERING, ESPECIALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS. TOOK IT VW DEALERSHIP. WAS TOLD IT WAS A SMALL LEAK IN POWER STEERING FLUID. WAS TOLD THAT THE WHOLE STEERING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, $1700. DON'T HAVE THE MONEY AND WAS TOLD IT WAS DRI...

Nov 20, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR LONGER THAN SIX MONTHS. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS) AND THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO RECEIVE THE RECA...

Nov 20, 2015 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR LONGER THAN SIX MONTHS. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS) AND THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO RECEIVE THE RECA...

Nov 17, 2015 Engine 50,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED A ," LOSS OF POWER" ISSUE AT APPROXIMATELY 1.5 YEARS AGO AROUND 50,000 MILES. IT USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST 10- 15 MINUTES AFTER COLD START UP AND WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING BETWEEN 10 AND 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL BE OPERATING NORMALLY, THEN INSTANTLY LOSE POWER AND START SH...

Nov 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 50,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED A ," LOSS OF POWER" ISSUE AT APPROXIMATELY 1.5 YEARS AGO AROUND 50,000 MILES. IT USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST 10- 15 MINUTES AFTER COLD START UP AND WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING BETWEEN 10 AND 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL BE OPERATING NORMALLY, THEN INSTANTLY LOSE POWER AND START SH...

Nov 17, 2015 Power Train 50,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED A ," LOSS OF POWER" ISSUE AT APPROXIMATELY 1.5 YEARS AGO AROUND 50,000 MILES. IT USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST 10- 15 MINUTES AFTER COLD START UP AND WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING BETWEEN 10 AND 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL BE OPERATING NORMALLY, THEN INSTANTLY LOSE POWER AND START SH...

Nov 17, 2015 Air Bags 40,000 mi

OCTOBER 2014 WAS TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY FROM THE STREET AT SLOW SPEED AND HEARD A CRUNCH WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL . AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TURN THE LIGHT FOR THE AIRBAG CAME ON AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS WORKED.HAD DEALER REPAIR CLOCK SPRING AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS IN COLUMN.NOVEMBER 2015 ...

Nov 17, 2015 Electrical System 40,000 mi

OCTOBER 2014 WAS TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY FROM THE STREET AT SLOW SPEED AND HEARD A CRUNCH WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL . AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TURN THE LIGHT FOR THE AIRBAG CAME ON AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS WORKED.HAD DEALER REPAIR CLOCK SPRING AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS IN COLUMN.NOVEMBER 2015 ...

Nov 17, 2015 Steering 40,000 mi

OCTOBER 2014 WAS TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY FROM THE STREET AT SLOW SPEED AND HEARD A CRUNCH WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL . AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TURN THE LIGHT FOR THE AIRBAG CAME ON AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS WORKED.HAD DEALER REPAIR CLOCK SPRING AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS IN COLUMN.NOVEMBER 2015 ...

Nov 17, 2015 Engine 50,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED A ," LOSS OF POWER" ISSUE AT APPROXIMATELY 1.5 YEARS AGO AROUND 50,000 MILES. IT USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST 10- 15 MINUTES AFTER COLD START UP AND WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING BETWEEN 10 AND 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL BE OPERATING NORMALLY, THEN INSTANTLY LOSE POWER AND START SH...

Nov 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 50,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED A ," LOSS OF POWER" ISSUE AT APPROXIMATELY 1.5 YEARS AGO AROUND 50,000 MILES. IT USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST 10- 15 MINUTES AFTER COLD START UP AND WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING BETWEEN 10 AND 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL BE OPERATING NORMALLY, THEN INSTANTLY LOSE POWER AND START SH...

Nov 17, 2015 Power Train 50,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED A ," LOSS OF POWER" ISSUE AT APPROXIMATELY 1.5 YEARS AGO AROUND 50,000 MILES. IT USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST 10- 15 MINUTES AFTER COLD START UP AND WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING BETWEEN 10 AND 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL BE OPERATING NORMALLY, THEN INSTANTLY LOSE POWER AND START SH...

Nov 17, 2015 Air Bags 40,000 mi

OCTOBER 2014 WAS TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY FROM THE STREET AT SLOW SPEED AND HEARD A CRUNCH WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL . AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TURN THE LIGHT FOR THE AIRBAG CAME ON AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS WORKED.HAD DEALER REPAIR CLOCK SPRING AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS IN COLUMN.NOVEMBER 2015 ...

Nov 17, 2015 Electrical System 40,000 mi

OCTOBER 2014 WAS TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY FROM THE STREET AT SLOW SPEED AND HEARD A CRUNCH WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL . AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TURN THE LIGHT FOR THE AIRBAG CAME ON AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS WORKED.HAD DEALER REPAIR CLOCK SPRING AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS IN COLUMN.NOVEMBER 2015 ...

Nov 17, 2015 Steering 40,000 mi

OCTOBER 2014 WAS TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY FROM THE STREET AT SLOW SPEED AND HEARD A CRUNCH WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL . AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TURN THE LIGHT FOR THE AIRBAG CAME ON AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS WORKED.HAD DEALER REPAIR CLOCK SPRING AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS IN COLUMN.NOVEMBER 2015 ...

Nov 9, 2015 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND, THE GEARS SHIFTED, AND THE VEHICLE DECREASED SPEED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE...

Nov 9, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND, THE GEARS SHIFTED, AND THE VEHICLE DECREASED SPEED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE...

Nov 9, 2015 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND, THE GEARS SHIFTED, AND THE VEHICLE DECREASED SPEED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE...

Nov 9, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND, THE GEARS SHIFTED, AND THE VEHICLE DECREASED SPEED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE...

Oct 20, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Oct 20, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Oct 12, 2015 Engine 78,994 mi

TURBO FAILURE, WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND TURBO FAILURE. WAS ABLE TO GET TO SIDE OF ROAD SAFELY.

Oct 12, 2015 Engine 78,994 mi

TURBO FAILURE, WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND TURBO FAILURE. WAS ABLE TO GET TO SIDE OF ROAD SAFELY.

Oct 8, 2015 Air Bags 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE AIR BAGS AND ENGINE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPSTARTED AND TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE SOURCE OF THE FAILURE, B...

Oct 8, 2015 Electrical System 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE AIR BAGS AND ENGINE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPSTARTED AND TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE SOURCE OF THE FAILURE, B...

Oct 8, 2015 Air Bags 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE AIR BAGS AND ENGINE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPSTARTED AND TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE SOURCE OF THE FAILURE, B...

Oct 8, 2015 Electrical System 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE AIR BAGS AND ENGINE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPSTARTED AND TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE SOURCE OF THE FAILURE, B...

Sep 23, 2015 Structure 66,000 mi

WHEN MY CAR REACHES 10 MPH, IT AUTO-LOCKS THEM DOOR BY DEFAULT. THE ISSUE IS IT TRIES TO LOCK THE DOORS WHENEVER IT SLOWS DOWN TO 10 MPH AND ACCELERATES UP ABOVE 10 MPH. THE DOWNSIDE IS, THE CHILD LOCK FAILS WHENEVER THIS SCENARIO HAPPENS. BASED ON ONLINE RESEARCH, THIS IS A "COMMON" ISSUE.

Sep 23, 2015 Air Bags 50,000 mi

TURNING THE CORNOR WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL STOP WORKING. WAS TAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A CLOCK SPRING. PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED DID NOT KNOW IT WAS SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HOPE IT WILL GET RESOVLED SOON. I WAS TOLD IF I...

Sep 23, 2015 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TURNING THE CORNOR WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL STOP WORKING. WAS TAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A CLOCK SPRING. PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED DID NOT KNOW IT WAS SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HOPE IT WILL GET RESOVLED SOON. I WAS TOLD IF I...

Sep 23, 2015 Steering 50,000 mi

TURNING THE CORNOR WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL STOP WORKING. WAS TAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A CLOCK SPRING. PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED DID NOT KNOW IT WAS SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HOPE IT WILL GET RESOVLED SOON. I WAS TOLD IF I...

Sep 23, 2015 Structure 66,000 mi

WHEN MY CAR REACHES 10 MPH, IT AUTO-LOCKS THEM DOOR BY DEFAULT. THE ISSUE IS IT TRIES TO LOCK THE DOORS WHENEVER IT SLOWS DOWN TO 10 MPH AND ACCELERATES UP ABOVE 10 MPH. THE DOWNSIDE IS, THE CHILD LOCK FAILS WHENEVER THIS SCENARIO HAPPENS. BASED ON ONLINE RESEARCH, THIS IS A "COMMON" ISSUE.

Sep 23, 2015 Air Bags 50,000 mi

TURNING THE CORNOR WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL STOP WORKING. WAS TAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A CLOCK SPRING. PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED DID NOT KNOW IT WAS SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HOPE IT WILL GET RESOVLED SOON. I WAS TOLD IF I...

Sep 23, 2015 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TURNING THE CORNOR WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL STOP WORKING. WAS TAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A CLOCK SPRING. PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED DID NOT KNOW IT WAS SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HOPE IT WILL GET RESOVLED SOON. I WAS TOLD IF I...

Sep 23, 2015 Steering 50,000 mi

TURNING THE CORNOR WHILE DRIVING THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL STOP WORKING. WAS TAKING TO THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A CLOCK SPRING. PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED DID NOT KNOW IT WAS SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HOPE IT WILL GET RESOVLED SOON. I WAS TOLD IF I...

Sep 22, 2015 Engine 112,000 mi

DESPITE PERFORMING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED (VERY EXPENSIVE) MAINTENANCE FOR THIS VEHICLE, WE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH OUR 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI. THIS CAR WAS A COMMUTER VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVEN 110 MILES/5 DAYS PER WEEK AT 55-65 MPH. WE THOUGHT THAT WITH PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE THIS CAR WITH IT...

Sep 22, 2015 Electrical System 112,000 mi

DESPITE PERFORMING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED (VERY EXPENSIVE) MAINTENANCE FOR THIS VEHICLE, WE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH OUR 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI. THIS CAR WAS A COMMUTER VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVEN 110 MILES/5 DAYS PER WEEK AT 55-65 MPH. WE THOUGHT THAT WITH PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE THIS CAR WITH IT...

Sep 22, 2015 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

DESPITE PERFORMING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED (VERY EXPENSIVE) MAINTENANCE FOR THIS VEHICLE, WE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH OUR 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI. THIS CAR WAS A COMMUTER VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVEN 110 MILES/5 DAYS PER WEEK AT 55-65 MPH. WE THOUGHT THAT WITH PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE THIS CAR WITH IT...

Sep 22, 2015 Engine 112,000 mi

DESPITE PERFORMING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED (VERY EXPENSIVE) MAINTENANCE FOR THIS VEHICLE, WE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH OUR 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI. THIS CAR WAS A COMMUTER VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVEN 110 MILES/5 DAYS PER WEEK AT 55-65 MPH. WE THOUGHT THAT WITH PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE THIS CAR WITH IT...

Sep 22, 2015 Electrical System 112,000 mi

DESPITE PERFORMING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED (VERY EXPENSIVE) MAINTENANCE FOR THIS VEHICLE, WE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH OUR 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI. THIS CAR WAS A COMMUTER VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVEN 110 MILES/5 DAYS PER WEEK AT 55-65 MPH. WE THOUGHT THAT WITH PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE THIS CAR WITH IT...

Sep 22, 2015 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

DESPITE PERFORMING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED (VERY EXPENSIVE) MAINTENANCE FOR THIS VEHICLE, WE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH OUR 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI. THIS CAR WAS A COMMUTER VEHICLE AND WAS DRIVEN 110 MILES/5 DAYS PER WEEK AT 55-65 MPH. WE THOUGHT THAT WITH PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE THIS CAR WITH IT...

Sep 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 61,000 mi

NOX SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED OUT OF RANGE CODE. WAS QUOTED 655 DOLLARS TO REPLACE. NOX SENSORS ARE NOT REQUIRED BY FEDERALLY MANDATED 80K EMISSIONS WARRANTY SO VW WON'T INCLUDE VOLUNTARILY. ONE WEEK AFTER HAVING THIS FIXED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON AGAIN WITH CODE P203B, REDACTANT LEVEL RANGE/...

Sep 21, 2015 Electrical System Crash 67,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND FROM DAY ONE I WASN'T UN-HAPPY WITH THE FACT THAT YOU COULD TURN THE ENGINE OFF, WITHOUT HAVING SWITCHED THE TRANSMISSION TO P. EVERY AUTOMATIC CAR I EVER HAD AND I HAVE DRIVEN MANY INCLUDING HUNDREDS OF RENTAL CARS OVER THE YEARS. I REPORTED THIS IN 2012 TO T...

Sep 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 61,000 mi

NOX SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED OUT OF RANGE CODE. WAS QUOTED 655 DOLLARS TO REPLACE. NOX SENSORS ARE NOT REQUIRED BY FEDERALLY MANDATED 80K EMISSIONS WARRANTY SO VW WON'T INCLUDE VOLUNTARILY. ONE WEEK AFTER HAVING THIS FIXED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON AGAIN WITH CODE P203B, REDACTANT LEVEL RANGE/...

Sep 21, 2015 Electrical System Crash 67,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND FROM DAY ONE I WASN'T UN-HAPPY WITH THE FACT THAT YOU COULD TURN THE ENGINE OFF, WITHOUT HAVING SWITCHED THE TRANSMISSION TO P. EVERY AUTOMATIC CAR I EVER HAD AND I HAVE DRIVEN MANY INCLUDING HUNDREDS OF RENTAL CARS OVER THE YEARS. I REPORTED THIS IN 2012 TO T...

Sep 18, 2015 Electrical System

THIS CAR IS BUILT WITH REVERSED COLOR CODED BATTERY CABLES WITHOUT PROPER, EASILY IDENTIFIABLE POLARITY IDENTIFICATION. THE FACTORY BATTERY HAS CONVENTIONAL MARKINGS, RED +, BLACK -, HOWEVER THE BLACK CABLE IS DESIGNED TO GO ON THE "+" TERMINAL AND THE RED CABLE IS DESIGNED TO GO ON THE "-" TERMINAL...

Sep 18, 2015 Electrical System

THIS CAR IS BUILT WITH REVERSED COLOR CODED BATTERY CABLES WITHOUT PROPER, EASILY IDENTIFIABLE POLARITY IDENTIFICATION. THE FACTORY BATTERY HAS CONVENTIONAL MARKINGS, RED +, BLACK -, HOWEVER THE BLACK CABLE IS DESIGNED TO GO ON THE "+" TERMINAL AND THE RED CABLE IS DESIGNED TO GO ON THE "-" TERMINAL...

Sep 15, 2015 Unknown Or Other 57,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 9/10/15. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON 9/12/15 AND LEARNED THAT THE CAR'S ADBLUE HEATER HAD GONE AND WILL COST JUST OVER $1,000 TO REPLACE. THE ADBLUE HEATER HEATS THE ADBLUE TO REMOVE NO2 FOR EMISSIONS, HOWEVER VOLKSWAGEN IS CLAIMING THAT THIS IS NOT COVER...

Sep 15, 2015 Unknown Or Other 57,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 9/10/15. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON 9/12/15 AND LEARNED THAT THE CAR'S ADBLUE HEATER HAD GONE AND WILL COST JUST OVER $1,000 TO REPLACE. THE ADBLUE HEATER HEATS THE ADBLUE TO REMOVE NO2 FOR EMISSIONS, HOWEVER VOLKSWAGEN IS CLAIMING THAT THIS IS NOT COVER...

Sep 14, 2015 Steering 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE SEAT BELT AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Sep 14, 2015 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE SEAT BELT AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Sep 14, 2015 Steering 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE SEAT BELT AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Sep 14, 2015 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE SEAT BELT AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Sep 13, 2015 Air Bags 75,000 mi

HEARD A SMALL SNAP IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS QUIT WORKING. THIS IS DEFINITELY THE CLOCKSPRING UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE INCLUDING NTSB LOOKING INTO THE ISSUE AS A RECALL...

Sep 13, 2015 Electrical System 75,000 mi

HEARD A SMALL SNAP IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS QUIT WORKING. THIS IS DEFINITELY THE CLOCKSPRING UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE INCLUDING NTSB LOOKING INTO THE ISSUE AS A RECALL...

Sep 13, 2015 Air Bags 75,000 mi

HEARD A SMALL SNAP IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS QUIT WORKING. THIS IS DEFINITELY THE CLOCKSPRING UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE INCLUDING NTSB LOOKING INTO THE ISSUE AS A RECALL...

Sep 13, 2015 Electrical System 75,000 mi

HEARD A SMALL SNAP IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS QUIT WORKING. THIS IS DEFINITELY THE CLOCKSPRING UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE INCLUDING NTSB LOOKING INTO THE ISSUE AS A RECALL...

Sep 12, 2015 Air Bags 55,000 mi

MY VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I TRIED TO PUT IT ON. ALL IT SAYS IS "ERROR: AIR BAGS" "ERROR: BRAKES"

Sep 12, 2015 Electrical System 55,000 mi

MY VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I TRIED TO PUT IT ON. ALL IT SAYS IS "ERROR: AIR BAGS" "ERROR: BRAKES"

Sep 12, 2015 Service Brakes 55,000 mi

MY VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I TRIED TO PUT IT ON. ALL IT SAYS IS "ERROR: AIR BAGS" "ERROR: BRAKES"

Sep 12, 2015 Air Bags 55,000 mi

MY VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I TRIED TO PUT IT ON. ALL IT SAYS IS "ERROR: AIR BAGS" "ERROR: BRAKES"

Sep 12, 2015 Electrical System 55,000 mi

MY VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I TRIED TO PUT IT ON. ALL IT SAYS IS "ERROR: AIR BAGS" "ERROR: BRAKES"

Sep 12, 2015 Service Brakes 55,000 mi

MY VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I TRIED TO PUT IT ON. ALL IT SAYS IS "ERROR: AIR BAGS" "ERROR: BRAKES"

Aug 23, 2015 Engine 27,811 mi

WAS ON RAMP ENTERING I-5 SOUTH OFF CLAIREMONT (SAN DIEGO) WHEN ENGINE COMPLETELY DIED WITH NO WARNING LIGHT OR PREVIOUS SIGNS. STEERING AND BRAKES STOPPED BUT I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SIDE. THE CAR DID NOT START RIGHT UP RIGHT AWAY. MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AND I HAD JUST STOPPED TO GET GAS; SHE GOT OUT OF C...

Aug 23, 2015 Engine 27,811 mi

WAS ON RAMP ENTERING I-5 SOUTH OFF CLAIREMONT (SAN DIEGO) WHEN ENGINE COMPLETELY DIED WITH NO WARNING LIGHT OR PREVIOUS SIGNS. STEERING AND BRAKES STOPPED BUT I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SIDE. THE CAR DID NOT START RIGHT UP RIGHT AWAY. MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW AND I HAD JUST STOPPED TO GET GAS; SHE GOT OUT OF C...

Aug 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 84,240 mi

THE TDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND AS A RESULT, ALSO CAUSED THE GAS LINE AND FUEL INJECTORS TO FAIL BECAUSE METAL WAS SENT THROUGH THE CAR. THE CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AND WILL NO LONGER TURN ON.

Aug 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 84,240 mi

THE TDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND AS A RESULT, ALSO CAUSED THE GAS LINE AND FUEL INJECTORS TO FAIL BECAUSE METAL WAS SENT THROUGH THE CAR. THE CAR DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AND WILL NO LONGER TURN ON.

Aug 19, 2015 Steering 42,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFAC...

Aug 19, 2015 Air Bags 42,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFAC...

Aug 19, 2015 Steering 42,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFAC...

Aug 19, 2015 Air Bags 42,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFAC...

Aug 12, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 28,340 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT SIXTY MILES AN HOUR AS I TRY TO COME OFF THE FREEWAY TO MY EXIT THE BRAKES DO NOT SEEM TO ENGAGE AS I GET CLOSER TO MY TURN I DEPRESS THE CAR EVEN DEEPER THE CAR DOESN'T ATTEMPT TO STOP OR SLOWDOWN SO I BRACE FOR IMPACT AND NOW THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS I AM LUCKY TO...

Aug 12, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 28,340 mi

DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT SIXTY MILES AN HOUR AS I TRY TO COME OFF THE FREEWAY TO MY EXIT THE BRAKES DO NOT SEEM TO ENGAGE AS I GET CLOSER TO MY TURN I DEPRESS THE CAR EVEN DEEPER THE CAR DOESN'T ATTEMPT TO STOP OR SLOWDOWN SO I BRACE FOR IMPACT AND NOW THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS I AM LUCKY TO...

Aug 6, 2015 Engine 1,284,000 mi

THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL THEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. ALSO A WINDING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN ACCELERATING WHICH DID NOT ACCELERATE VERY WELL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD NEED A TURBO WHICH WAS JUST REPLACED 20,000 MILES AGO, MECHATRONIC UNIT ...

Aug 6, 2015 Power Train 1,284,000 mi

THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL THEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. ALSO A WINDING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN ACCELERATING WHICH DID NOT ACCELERATE VERY WELL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD NEED A TURBO WHICH WAS JUST REPLACED 20,000 MILES AGO, MECHATRONIC UNIT ...

Aug 6, 2015 Unknown Or Other 1,284,000 mi

THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL THEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. ALSO A WINDING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN ACCELERATING WHICH DID NOT ACCELERATE VERY WELL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD NEED A TURBO WHICH WAS JUST REPLACED 20,000 MILES AGO, MECHATRONIC UNIT ...

Aug 6, 2015 Air Bags 30,704 mi

AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT CAME ON AFTER STARTING UP CAR IN DRIVEWAY ON AUGUST 3, 2015 AND WILL NOT TURN OFF EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. VW SAID TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP. I COMPLIED AND, AT MY EARLIEST CONVENIENCE, TOOK IT TO RALPH THAYER VW IN LIVONIA, MI ON AUGUST 5, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30 AM. DEAL...

Aug 6, 2015 Engine 1,284,000 mi

THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL THEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. ALSO A WINDING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN ACCELERATING WHICH DID NOT ACCELERATE VERY WELL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD NEED A TURBO WHICH WAS JUST REPLACED 20,000 MILES AGO, MECHATRONIC UNIT ...

Aug 6, 2015 Power Train 1,284,000 mi

THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL THEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. ALSO A WINDING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN ACCELERATING WHICH DID NOT ACCELERATE VERY WELL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD NEED A TURBO WHICH WAS JUST REPLACED 20,000 MILES AGO, MECHATRONIC UNIT ...

Aug 6, 2015 Unknown Or Other 1,284,000 mi

THE CAR WAS ON CRUISE CONTROL THEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND GLOW PLUG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. ALSO A WINDING NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN ACCELERATING WHICH DID NOT ACCELERATE VERY WELL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WOULD NEED A TURBO WHICH WAS JUST REPLACED 20,000 MILES AGO, MECHATRONIC UNIT ...

Aug 6, 2015 Air Bags 30,704 mi

AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT CAME ON AFTER STARTING UP CAR IN DRIVEWAY ON AUGUST 3, 2015 AND WILL NOT TURN OFF EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. VW SAID TO TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP. I COMPLIED AND, AT MY EARLIEST CONVENIENCE, TOOK IT TO RALPH THAYER VW IN LIVONIA, MI ON AUGUST 5, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30 AM. DEAL...

Aug 5, 2015 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI...

Aug 5, 2015 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI...

Jul 30, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 84,000 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING.

Jul 30, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 84,000 mi

THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING.

Jul 13, 2015 Air Bags

ALL STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS HAVE STOPPED WORKING INCLUDING THE HORN. THE AIRBAG ICON SHOWS AN "ERROR" MESSAGE. THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CRACKING SOUND WHEN IT TURNS. IDENTICAL PROBLEM AS IN THE NHTSA INVESTIGATION #PE15010. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDE...

Jul 13, 2015 Air Bags

ALL STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS HAVE STOPPED WORKING INCLUDING THE HORN. THE AIRBAG ICON SHOWS AN "ERROR" MESSAGE. THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CRACKING SOUND WHEN IT TURNS. IDENTICAL PROBLEM AS IN THE NHTSA INVESTIGATION #PE15010. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDE...

Jul 13, 2015 Electrical System

ALL STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS HAVE STOPPED WORKING INCLUDING THE HORN. THE AIRBAG ICON SHOWS AN "ERROR" MESSAGE. THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CRACKING SOUND WHEN IT TURNS. IDENTICAL PROBLEM AS IN THE NHTSA INVESTIGATION #PE15010. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDE...

Jul 13, 2015 Air Bags

ALL STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS HAVE STOPPED WORKING INCLUDING THE HORN. THE AIRBAG ICON SHOWS AN "ERROR" MESSAGE. THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CRACKING SOUND WHEN IT TURNS. IDENTICAL PROBLEM AS IN THE NHTSA INVESTIGATION #PE15010. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDE...

Jul 13, 2015 Air Bags

ALL STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS HAVE STOPPED WORKING INCLUDING THE HORN. THE AIRBAG ICON SHOWS AN "ERROR" MESSAGE. THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CRACKING SOUND WHEN IT TURNS. IDENTICAL PROBLEM AS IN THE NHTSA INVESTIGATION #PE15010. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDE...

Jul 13, 2015 Air Bags

ALL STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS HAVE STOPPED WORKING INCLUDING THE HORN. THE AIRBAG ICON SHOWS AN "ERROR" MESSAGE. THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CRACKING SOUND WHEN IT TURNS. IDENTICAL PROBLEM AS IN THE NHTSA INVESTIGATION #PE15010. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDE...

Jul 13, 2015 Electrical System

ALL STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS HAVE STOPPED WORKING INCLUDING THE HORN. THE AIRBAG ICON SHOWS AN "ERROR" MESSAGE. THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CRACKING SOUND WHEN IT TURNS. IDENTICAL PROBLEM AS IN THE NHTSA INVESTIGATION #PE15010. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDE...

Jul 13, 2015 Air Bags

ALL STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS HAVE STOPPED WORKING INCLUDING THE HORN. THE AIRBAG ICON SHOWS AN "ERROR" MESSAGE. THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CRACKING SOUND WHEN IT TURNS. IDENTICAL PROBLEM AS IN THE NHTSA INVESTIGATION #PE15010. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDE...

Jul 8, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

ON 8 TO 10 OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS I HAVE LOST POWER, I.E. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, BUT ACTED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN NEUTRAL WITH HIGH RPM?S. SOMETIMES IT IS INTERMITTENT AND RECOVERS POWER BUT ON THREE OCCASIONS ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS IT HAS LOST ALL POWER AND I HAD TO COAST TO THE ...

Jul 8, 2015 Electrical System 72,000 mi

ON 8 TO 10 OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS I HAVE LOST POWER, I.E. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, BUT ACTED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN NEUTRAL WITH HIGH RPM?S. SOMETIMES IT IS INTERMITTENT AND RECOVERS POWER BUT ON THREE OCCASIONS ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS IT HAS LOST ALL POWER AND I HAD TO COAST TO THE ...

Jul 8, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

ON 8 TO 10 OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS I HAVE LOST POWER, I.E. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, BUT ACTED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN NEUTRAL WITH HIGH RPM?S. SOMETIMES IT IS INTERMITTENT AND RECOVERS POWER BUT ON THREE OCCASIONS ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS IT HAS LOST ALL POWER AND I HAD TO COAST TO THE ...

Jul 8, 2015 Electrical System 72,000 mi

ON 8 TO 10 OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS I HAVE LOST POWER, I.E. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, BUT ACTED AS THOUGH IT WERE IN NEUTRAL WITH HIGH RPM?S. SOMETIMES IT IS INTERMITTENT AND RECOVERS POWER BUT ON THREE OCCASIONS ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS IT HAS LOST ALL POWER AND I HAD TO COAST TO THE ...

Jun 23, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 50,050 mi

ON 6-9-15 THIS DIESEL VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. MILEAGE IS APPROXIMATE AS I DO NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE (IT IS AT THE DEALER). TAKEN TO VW OF NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. DEALER STATED FUEL WAS CONTAMINATED AND CLEANED OUT FUEL LINES AND REPLACED FILTER. DEALER STATED VEHICLE STILL WOULD...

Jun 23, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 50,050 mi

ON 6-9-15 THIS DIESEL VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. MILEAGE IS APPROXIMATE AS I DO NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE (IT IS AT THE DEALER). TAKEN TO VW OF NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. DEALER STATED FUEL WAS CONTAMINATED AND CLEANED OUT FUEL LINES AND REPLACED FILTER. DEALER STATED VEHICLE STILL WOULD...

Jun 22, 2015 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

DRIVER STEERING COLUMN AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A SEVERE CRASH. UPDATED 11/09/15*LJ...UPDATED 11/13/15 *BF UPDATED 1/4/16*JS

Jun 22, 2015 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

DRIVER STEERING COLUMN AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A SEVERE CRASH. UPDATED 11/09/15*LJ...UPDATED 11/13/15 *BF UPDATED 1/4/16*JS

Jun 18, 2015 Air Bags 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPA...

Jun 18, 2015 Electrical System 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPA...

Jun 18, 2015 Steering 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. MA 08/05/15 THE CONSUMER STATED THE...

Jun 18, 2015 Air Bags 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. MA 08/05/15 THE CONSUMER STATED THE...

Jun 18, 2015 Air Bags 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPA...

Jun 18, 2015 Electrical System 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPA...

Jun 18, 2015 Steering 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. MA 08/05/15 THE CONSUMER STATED THE...

Jun 18, 2015 Air Bags 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. MA 08/05/15 THE CONSUMER STATED THE...

Jun 12, 2015 Air Bags 69,000 mi

2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI DIESEL, HEARD A SMALL SNAP IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE BACKING UP AND TURNING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS QUIT WORKING. THIS IS DEFINITELY THE CLOCKSPRING UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS SAME IS...

Jun 12, 2015 Steering 69,000 mi

2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI DIESEL, HEARD A SMALL SNAP IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE BACKING UP AND TURNING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS QUIT WORKING. THIS IS DEFINITELY THE CLOCKSPRING UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS SAME IS...

Jun 12, 2015 Air Bags 69,000 mi

2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI DIESEL, HEARD A SMALL SNAP IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE BACKING UP AND TURNING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS QUIT WORKING. THIS IS DEFINITELY THE CLOCKSPRING UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS SAME IS...

Jun 12, 2015 Steering 69,000 mi

2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI DIESEL, HEARD A SMALL SNAP IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE BACKING UP AND TURNING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HORN AND STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS QUIT WORKING. THIS IS DEFINITELY THE CLOCKSPRING UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS SAME IS...

Jun 2, 2015 Air Bags 44,150 mi

I HEARD A WEIRD NOICE IN MY STEERING COLUMN WHILE BACKING OUT, LIKE A SCRAPING NOISE. I TURNED THE WHEEL THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. ALL ELECTRICAL ON MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT WORK AFTER THIS, EVEN THE HORN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A WIRING HARNESS THAT COULD H...

Jun 2, 2015 Electrical System 44,150 mi

I HEARD A WEIRD NOICE IN MY STEERING COLUMN WHILE BACKING OUT, LIKE A SCRAPING NOISE. I TURNED THE WHEEL THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. ALL ELECTRICAL ON MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT WORK AFTER THIS, EVEN THE HORN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A WIRING HARNESS THAT COULD H...

Jun 2, 2015 Air Bags 44,150 mi

I HEARD A WEIRD NOICE IN MY STEERING COLUMN WHILE BACKING OUT, LIKE A SCRAPING NOISE. I TURNED THE WHEEL THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. ALL ELECTRICAL ON MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT WORK AFTER THIS, EVEN THE HORN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A WIRING HARNESS THAT COULD H...

Jun 2, 2015 Electrical System 44,150 mi

I HEARD A WEIRD NOICE IN MY STEERING COLUMN WHILE BACKING OUT, LIKE A SCRAPING NOISE. I TURNED THE WHEEL THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. ALL ELECTRICAL ON MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT WORK AFTER THIS, EVEN THE HORN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A WIRING HARNESS THAT COULD H...

May 27, 2015 Air Bags 43,000 mi

I HEARD A CLICK WHEN I WAS TRURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THE AIRBAG MESSAGE APPEARED .

May 27, 2015 Air Bags 43,000 mi

I HEARD A CLICK WHEN I WAS TRURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THE AIRBAG MESSAGE APPEARED .

May 26, 2015 Air Bags 37,000 mi

DRIVING ON MAY 24.2015 MAKING A LEFT TURN, I HEARD A LOUD CRACK IN MY STEERING WHEEL. I LOST ALL OF THE FUNCTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND AN MESSAGE SHOWED AIR BAG ERROR, CHECK ENGINE, NO CONTROL. I LOST ALL FUNCTION OF MY STEERING WHEEL, AND EVERY MOVE MADE A CRACKING SOUND. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE...

May 26, 2015 Electrical System 37,000 mi

DRIVING ON MAY 24.2015 MAKING A LEFT TURN, I HEARD A LOUD CRACK IN MY STEERING WHEEL. I LOST ALL OF THE FUNCTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND AN MESSAGE SHOWED AIR BAG ERROR, CHECK ENGINE, NO CONTROL. I LOST ALL FUNCTION OF MY STEERING WHEEL, AND EVERY MOVE MADE A CRACKING SOUND. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE...

May 26, 2015 Steering 37,000 mi

DRIVING ON MAY 24.2015 MAKING A LEFT TURN, I HEARD A LOUD CRACK IN MY STEERING WHEEL. I LOST ALL OF THE FUNCTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND AN MESSAGE SHOWED AIR BAG ERROR, CHECK ENGINE, NO CONTROL. I LOST ALL FUNCTION OF MY STEERING WHEEL, AND EVERY MOVE MADE A CRACKING SOUND. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE...

May 26, 2015 Air Bags 37,000 mi

DRIVING ON MAY 24.2015 MAKING A LEFT TURN, I HEARD A LOUD CRACK IN MY STEERING WHEEL. I LOST ALL OF THE FUNCTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND AN MESSAGE SHOWED AIR BAG ERROR, CHECK ENGINE, NO CONTROL. I LOST ALL FUNCTION OF MY STEERING WHEEL, AND EVERY MOVE MADE A CRACKING SOUND. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE...

May 26, 2015 Electrical System 37,000 mi

DRIVING ON MAY 24.2015 MAKING A LEFT TURN, I HEARD A LOUD CRACK IN MY STEERING WHEEL. I LOST ALL OF THE FUNCTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND AN MESSAGE SHOWED AIR BAG ERROR, CHECK ENGINE, NO CONTROL. I LOST ALL FUNCTION OF MY STEERING WHEEL, AND EVERY MOVE MADE A CRACKING SOUND. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE...

May 26, 2015 Steering 37,000 mi

DRIVING ON MAY 24.2015 MAKING A LEFT TURN, I HEARD A LOUD CRACK IN MY STEERING WHEEL. I LOST ALL OF THE FUNCTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND AN MESSAGE SHOWED AIR BAG ERROR, CHECK ENGINE, NO CONTROL. I LOST ALL FUNCTION OF MY STEERING WHEEL, AND EVERY MOVE MADE A CRACKING SOUND. I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE...

May 21, 2015 Air Bags 62,000 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE FINISHING UP OUR FOOD SHOPPING AND LOADED THE CAR AND STARTED DRIVING OFF AND WHEN I WENT TO MAKE A TURN TO EXIT THE PARKING LOT SOMETHING IN THE STEERING WHEEL "POPPED" AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED. BEING MECHANICAL IN NATURE I ASSUMED THE CLOCKSPRING BUT NEVER IMA...

May 21, 2015 Air Bags 62,000 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE FINISHING UP OUR FOOD SHOPPING AND LOADED THE CAR AND STARTED DRIVING OFF AND WHEN I WENT TO MAKE A TURN TO EXIT THE PARKING LOT SOMETHING IN THE STEERING WHEEL "POPPED" AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED. BEING MECHANICAL IN NATURE I ASSUMED THE CLOCKSPRING BUT NEVER IMA...

May 11, 2015 Steering 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A CRACKING NOISE AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE MODULE FAILED. HOWEV...

May 11, 2015 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A CRACKING NOISE AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE MODULE FAILED. HOWEV...

May 11, 2015 Electrical System 17,931 mi

ON APRIL 14, 2015, I WENT TO VW KENNEDY SERVICE CENTER IN PUERTO RICO BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH MY 2012 PASSAT DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK AND REAR DOOR'S LOCKS, THAT SOMETIMES FAILED TO OPEN OR LOCK, AND HAVE WEIRD SOUNDS WHEN I OPEN THEM WITH THE POWER LOCKS BUTTON OR WHEN THE CAR REACH 10 MILES. ON APRIL 1...

May 11, 2015 Steering 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A CRACKING NOISE AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE MODULE FAILED. HOWEV...

May 11, 2015 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A CRACKING NOISE AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE MODULE FAILED. HOWEV...

May 11, 2015 Electrical System 17,931 mi

ON APRIL 14, 2015, I WENT TO VW KENNEDY SERVICE CENTER IN PUERTO RICO BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH MY 2012 PASSAT DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK AND REAR DOOR'S LOCKS, THAT SOMETIMES FAILED TO OPEN OR LOCK, AND HAVE WEIRD SOUNDS WHEN I OPEN THEM WITH THE POWER LOCKS BUTTON OR WHEN THE CAR REACH 10 MILES. ON APRIL 1...

Apr 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO WORK AND THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE...

Apr 30, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO WORK AND THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE...

Apr 30, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO WORK AND THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE...

Apr 30, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO WORK AND THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE...

Apr 23, 2015 Power Train 92,235 mi

THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO PARKWAY VOLKSWAGEN, SANTA CLARITA CA 91355, FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED TRANSMISSION SERVICE. REPORTED MECHATRONIC GASKET LEAKING AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. OFFERED TO DO SO AT A REDUCED PRICE. AFTER DEALER REPAIR CAR GOES INTO NEUTRAL RANDOMLY FROM DRIVE MODE. DEALERSHIP W...

Apr 23, 2015 Power Train 92,235 mi

THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO PARKWAY VOLKSWAGEN, SANTA CLARITA CA 91355, FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED TRANSMISSION SERVICE. REPORTED MECHATRONIC GASKET LEAKING AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. OFFERED TO DO SO AT A REDUCED PRICE. AFTER DEALER REPAIR CAR GOES INTO NEUTRAL RANDOMLY FROM DRIVE MODE. DEALERSHIP W...

Apr 22, 2015 Electrical System 58,000 mi

HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING IN A PARKING LOT. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL INCLUDING THE HORN WOULD WORK. AFTER INVESTIGATING ONLINE I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND DISCO...

Apr 22, 2015 Air Bags 58,000 mi

HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING IN A PARKING LOT. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL INCLUDING THE HORN WOULD WORK. AFTER INVESTIGATING ONLINE I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND DISCO...

Apr 22, 2015 Steering 58,000 mi

HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING IN A PARKING LOT. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL INCLUDING THE HORN WOULD WORK. AFTER INVESTIGATING ONLINE I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND DISCO...

Apr 22, 2015 Electrical System 58,000 mi

HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING IN A PARKING LOT. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL INCLUDING THE HORN WOULD WORK. AFTER INVESTIGATING ONLINE I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND DISCO...

Apr 22, 2015 Air Bags 58,000 mi

HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING IN A PARKING LOT. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL INCLUDING THE HORN WOULD WORK. AFTER INVESTIGATING ONLINE I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND DISCO...

Apr 22, 2015 Steering 58,000 mi

HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING IN A PARKING LOT. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL INCLUDING THE HORN WOULD WORK. AFTER INVESTIGATING ONLINE I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND DISCO...

Apr 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD CODES READ. THE CODE WAS P205C AND THIS INDICATES THE EMISSIONS ADBLUE HEATER AND SENSOR HAD A PROBLEM. THE UNIT (HEATER AND SENSOR) IN THE ADBLUE TANK IS A NON SERVICEABLE UNIT AND MUST BE REPLACED. OVER $750.00 TO REPLACE. ALL THE EFFICIENCY OF TDI JU...

Apr 17, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD CODES READ. THE CODE WAS P205C AND THIS INDICATES THE EMISSIONS ADBLUE HEATER AND SENSOR HAD A PROBLEM. THE UNIT (HEATER AND SENSOR) IN THE ADBLUE TANK IS A NON SERVICEABLE UNIT AND MUST BE REPLACED. OVER $750.00 TO REPLACE. ALL THE EFFICIENCY OF TDI JU...

Apr 17, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD CODES READ. THE CODE WAS P205C AND THIS INDICATES THE EMISSIONS ADBLUE HEATER AND SENSOR HAD A PROBLEM. THE UNIT (HEATER AND SENSOR) IN THE ADBLUE TANK IS A NON SERVICEABLE UNIT AND MUST BE REPLACED. OVER $750.00 TO REPLACE. ALL THE EFFICIENCY OF TDI JU...

Apr 17, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD CODES READ. THE CODE WAS P205C AND THIS INDICATES THE EMISSIONS ADBLUE HEATER AND SENSOR HAD A PROBLEM. THE UNIT (HEATER AND SENSOR) IN THE ADBLUE TANK IS A NON SERVICEABLE UNIT AND MUST BE REPLACED. OVER $750.00 TO REPLACE. ALL THE EFFICIENCY OF TDI JU...

Apr 9, 2015 Air Bags 52,000 mi

VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS INFORMED US ON THE INFORMATION CLUSTER HORN NO LONGER WORKS AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS WORK DEALER SAID IT WAS A BROKEN CLOCK SPRING AND THAT WE NEEDED TO BRING IT IN IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY POT...

Apr 9, 2015 Electrical System 52,000 mi

VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS INFORMED US ON THE INFORMATION CLUSTER HORN NO LONGER WORKS AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS WORK DEALER SAID IT WAS A BROKEN CLOCK SPRING AND THAT WE NEEDED TO BRING IT IN IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY POT...

Apr 9, 2015 Air Bags 52,000 mi

VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS INFORMED US ON THE INFORMATION CLUSTER HORN NO LONGER WORKS AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS WORK DEALER SAID IT WAS A BROKEN CLOCK SPRING AND THAT WE NEEDED TO BRING IT IN IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY POT...

Apr 9, 2015 Electrical System 52,000 mi

VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS INFORMED US ON THE INFORMATION CLUSTER HORN NO LONGER WORKS AND NONE OF THE STEERING WHEEL PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS WORK DEALER SAID IT WAS A BROKEN CLOCK SPRING AND THAT WE NEEDED TO BRING IT IN IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY POT...

Apr 7, 2015 Air Bags 72,000 mi

MY SPRING CLOCK BROKE ON MY VEHICLE. I CAN HEAR A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AS I TURN. I AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT WENT ON, MY HORN AND CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER WORK. IT IS A FRIGHTENING FEELING KNOWING THAT THE AIRBAGS MAY DEPLOY AT ANYTIME OR NOT AT ALL IN AN ACC...

Apr 7, 2015 Steering 72,000 mi

MY SPRING CLOCK BROKE ON MY VEHICLE. I CAN HEAR A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AS I TURN. I AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT WENT ON, MY HORN AND CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER WORK. IT IS A FRIGHTENING FEELING KNOWING THAT THE AIRBAGS MAY DEPLOY AT ANYTIME OR NOT AT ALL IN AN ACC...

Apr 7, 2015 Air Bags 72,000 mi

MY SPRING CLOCK BROKE ON MY VEHICLE. I CAN HEAR A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AS I TURN. I AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT WENT ON, MY HORN AND CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER WORK. IT IS A FRIGHTENING FEELING KNOWING THAT THE AIRBAGS MAY DEPLOY AT ANYTIME OR NOT AT ALL IN AN ACC...

Apr 7, 2015 Steering 72,000 mi

MY SPRING CLOCK BROKE ON MY VEHICLE. I CAN HEAR A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AS I TURN. I AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT WENT ON, MY HORN AND CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER WORK. IT IS A FRIGHTENING FEELING KNOWING THAT THE AIRBAGS MAY DEPLOY AT ANYTIME OR NOT AT ALL IN AN ACC...

Feb 23, 2015 Exterior Lighting 43,817 mi

I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 2012 WV PASSAT. THE BULBS SEEM TO BE BLOWING OUT THIS IS THE THIRD TIME BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON MY AUTO. IN SEPTEMBER 2014 (FIRST) IT WAS THE RIGHT SIDE , THEN AFTER A WHILE ON 3/23/15 THE LEFT SIDE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS THIS TIME.. WHEN THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE F...

Feb 23, 2015 Exterior Lighting 43,817 mi

I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 2012 WV PASSAT. THE BULBS SEEM TO BE BLOWING OUT THIS IS THE THIRD TIME BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON MY AUTO. IN SEPTEMBER 2014 (FIRST) IT WAS THE RIGHT SIDE , THEN AFTER A WHILE ON 3/23/15 THE LEFT SIDE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS THIS TIME.. WHEN THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE F...

Feb 9, 2015 Air Bags 62,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE STARTED INSIDE STEERING WHEEL. TURNING ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT POPPING NOISE WITH AIRBAG ERROR MESSAGE. NOW NO HANDS FREE CONTROLS, HORN. ...UPDATED 03-11-15 *BF UPDATED 6/18/2015 *JS

Feb 9, 2015 Steering 62,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE STARTED INSIDE STEERING WHEEL. TURNING ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT POPPING NOISE WITH AIRBAG ERROR MESSAGE. NOW NO HANDS FREE CONTROLS, HORN. ...UPDATED 03-11-15 *BF UPDATED 6/18/2015 *JS

Feb 9, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE STARTED INSIDE STEERING WHEEL. TURNING ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT POPPING NOISE WITH AIRBAG ERROR MESSAGE. NOW NO HANDS FREE CONTROLS, HORN. ...UPDATED 03-11-15 *BF UPDATED 6/18/2015 *JS

Feb 9, 2015 Air Bags 62,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE STARTED INSIDE STEERING WHEEL. TURNING ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT POPPING NOISE WITH AIRBAG ERROR MESSAGE. NOW NO HANDS FREE CONTROLS, HORN. ...UPDATED 03-11-15 *BF UPDATED 6/18/2015 *JS

Feb 9, 2015 Steering 62,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE STARTED INSIDE STEERING WHEEL. TURNING ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT POPPING NOISE WITH AIRBAG ERROR MESSAGE. NOW NO HANDS FREE CONTROLS, HORN. ...UPDATED 03-11-15 *BF UPDATED 6/18/2015 *JS

Feb 9, 2015 Electrical System 62,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE STARTED INSIDE STEERING WHEEL. TURNING ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT POPPING NOISE WITH AIRBAG ERROR MESSAGE. NOW NO HANDS FREE CONTROLS, HORN. ...UPDATED 03-11-15 *BF UPDATED 6/18/2015 *JS

Jan 20, 2015 Engine Fire 27,500 mi

2012 VW PASSAT WITH NO PREVIOUS SIGNS OF PROBLEMS BEGINS SPUTTERING/FLASHING ENGINE LIGHT. CAR WAS DRIVEN APX. 1/4 MILE BACK HOME, WHERE IT BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE. ENTIRE ENGINE BURNT OUT. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. NHTSA INVESTIGATED PASSAT'S FAULTY IGNITION COILS YET DID NOT ISSUE A SAFETY REC...

Jan 20, 2015 Structure Fire 27,500 mi

2012 VW PASSAT WITH NO PREVIOUS SIGNS OF PROBLEMS BEGINS SPUTTERING/FLASHING ENGINE LIGHT. CAR WAS DRIVEN APX. 1/4 MILE BACK HOME, WHERE IT BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE. ENTIRE ENGINE BURNT OUT. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. NHTSA INVESTIGATED PASSAT'S FAULTY IGNITION COILS YET DID NOT ISSUE A SAFETY REC...

Jan 20, 2015 Engine Fire 27,500 mi

2012 VW PASSAT WITH NO PREVIOUS SIGNS OF PROBLEMS BEGINS SPUTTERING/FLASHING ENGINE LIGHT. CAR WAS DRIVEN APX. 1/4 MILE BACK HOME, WHERE IT BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE. ENTIRE ENGINE BURNT OUT. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. NHTSA INVESTIGATED PASSAT'S FAULTY IGNITION COILS YET DID NOT ISSUE A SAFETY REC...

Jan 20, 2015 Structure Fire 27,500 mi

2012 VW PASSAT WITH NO PREVIOUS SIGNS OF PROBLEMS BEGINS SPUTTERING/FLASHING ENGINE LIGHT. CAR WAS DRIVEN APX. 1/4 MILE BACK HOME, WHERE IT BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT FIRE. ENTIRE ENGINE BURNT OUT. CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. NHTSA INVESTIGATED PASSAT'S FAULTY IGNITION COILS YET DID NOT ISSUE A SAFETY REC...

Jan 15, 2015 Electrical System 39,462 mi

NO ACCIDENT. A PREMATURE FAILURE OF PART 39462 - ELECTRIC DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE WHICH CONTROLS AIRBAGS, HORN AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *TR

Jan 15, 2015 Air Bags 39,462 mi

NO ACCIDENT. A PREMATURE FAILURE OF PART 39462 - ELECTRIC DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE WHICH CONTROLS AIRBAGS, HORN AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *TR

Jan 15, 2015 Steering 39,462 mi

NO ACCIDENT. A PREMATURE FAILURE OF PART 39462 - ELECTRIC DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE WHICH CONTROLS AIRBAGS, HORN AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *TR

Jan 15, 2015 Electrical System 39,462 mi

NO ACCIDENT. A PREMATURE FAILURE OF PART 39462 - ELECTRIC DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE WHICH CONTROLS AIRBAGS, HORN AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *TR

Jan 15, 2015 Air Bags 39,462 mi

NO ACCIDENT. A PREMATURE FAILURE OF PART 39462 - ELECTRIC DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE WHICH CONTROLS AIRBAGS, HORN AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *TR

Jan 15, 2015 Steering 39,462 mi

NO ACCIDENT. A PREMATURE FAILURE OF PART 39462 - ELECTRIC DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE WHICH CONTROLS AIRBAGS, HORN AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *TR

Jan 12, 2015 Electrical System 49,865 mi

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN WITH DOOR UNLOCKED. SPOKE TO VW SERVICE AND THEY SAID IT'S A COMMON ISSUE ON THIS CAR. COLD TEMPERATURES FREEZE UP THE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM. HAD TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM WITHIN THE VEHICLE. VW SERVICE ADVISED ME TO STOP OPENING THE DOOR BECAUSE THE LATCH MECHANISM C...

Jan 12, 2015 Electrical System 49,865 mi

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN WITH DOOR UNLOCKED. SPOKE TO VW SERVICE AND THEY SAID IT'S A COMMON ISSUE ON THIS CAR. COLD TEMPERATURES FREEZE UP THE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM. HAD TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM WITHIN THE VEHICLE. VW SERVICE ADVISED ME TO STOP OPENING THE DOOR BECAUSE THE LATCH MECHANISM C...

Jan 8, 2015 Structure 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, THE DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

Jan 8, 2015 Structure 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, THE DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

Jan 7, 2015 Structure 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 03/04/15*LJ UPDATED 10/15/2...

Jan 7, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 03/04/15*LJ UPDATED 10/15/2...

Jan 7, 2015 Structure 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 03/04/15*LJ UPDATED 10/15/2...

Jan 7, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 03/04/15*LJ UPDATED 10/15/2...

Jan 6, 2015 Air Bags 60,000 mi

UPON PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A CRACKING NOISE AND THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT OFF WITH AN AIRBAG ERROR. AT WHICH POINT ALL MECHANISMS WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED WORKING. AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING WHEE...

Jan 6, 2015 Steering 60,000 mi

UPON PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A CRACKING NOISE AND THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT OFF WITH AN AIRBAG ERROR. AT WHICH POINT ALL MECHANISMS WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED WORKING. AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING WHEE...

Jan 6, 2015 Air Bags 60,000 mi

UPON PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A CRACKING NOISE AND THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT OFF WITH AN AIRBAG ERROR. AT WHICH POINT ALL MECHANISMS WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED WORKING. AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING WHEE...

Jan 6, 2015 Steering 60,000 mi

UPON PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE WAS A CRACKING NOISE AND THEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT OFF WITH AN AIRBAG ERROR. AT WHICH POINT ALL MECHANISMS WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED WORKING. AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING WHEE...

Jan 5, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 60,100 mi

VW HAS NO TRACTION CONTROL (NOT STABILITY CONTROL) BUTTON TO DEFEAT THE SYSTEM AT LOW SPEEDS. WHEN THERE IS SNOW AND ICE ON AN INCLINE OF ANY DEGREE, THIS IS DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS. IT RETARDS THE POWER THE CAR DELIVERS BY APPLYING BRAKES TO WHEELS THAT ARE SLIPPING. I WAS ON A HILL AND THE CAR WAS ...

Jan 5, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 60,100 mi

VW HAS NO TRACTION CONTROL (NOT STABILITY CONTROL) BUTTON TO DEFEAT THE SYSTEM AT LOW SPEEDS. WHEN THERE IS SNOW AND ICE ON AN INCLINE OF ANY DEGREE, THIS IS DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS. IT RETARDS THE POWER THE CAR DELIVERS BY APPLYING BRAKES TO WHEELS THAT ARE SLIPPING. I WAS ON A HILL AND THE CAR WAS ...

Dec 31, 2014 Air Bags 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS R...

Dec 31, 2014 Electrical System 37,860 mi

THIS CAR IS BUILT WITH REVERSED COLOR CODED BATTERY CABLES WITHOUT PROPER, EASILY IDENTIFIABLE POLARITY IDENTIFICATION. THE FACTORY BATTERY HAS CONVENTIONAL MARKINGS, RED +, BLACK -, HOWEVER THE BLACK CABLE IS DESIGNED TO GO ON THE "+" TERMINAL AND THE RED CABLE IS DESIGNED TO GO ON THE "-" TERMINA...

Dec 31, 2014 Air Bags 57,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS R...

Dec 31, 2014 Electrical System 37,860 mi

THIS CAR IS BUILT WITH REVERSED COLOR CODED BATTERY CABLES WITHOUT PROPER, EASILY IDENTIFIABLE POLARITY IDENTIFICATION. THE FACTORY BATTERY HAS CONVENTIONAL MARKINGS, RED +, BLACK -, HOWEVER THE BLACK CABLE IS DESIGNED TO GO ON THE "+" TERMINAL AND THE RED CABLE IS DESIGNED TO GO ON THE "-" TERMINA...

Dec 8, 2014 Electrical System 40,000 mi

UNABLE TO UNLOCK DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITH KEY FOB. NO MECHANICAL SOUND HEARD ON DRIVERS DOOR WHEN KEY FOB PRESSED. ALL THREE (3) OTHER DOORS UNLOCKED WITH NO ISSUES. ON A COUPLE OF OTHER OCCASIONS, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS UNABLE TO BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE AND COULD NOT EXIT TH...

Dec 8, 2014 Electrical System 40,000 mi

UNABLE TO UNLOCK DRIVERS SIDE DOOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITH KEY FOB. NO MECHANICAL SOUND HEARD ON DRIVERS DOOR WHEN KEY FOB PRESSED. ALL THREE (3) OTHER DOORS UNLOCKED WITH NO ISSUES. ON A COUPLE OF OTHER OCCASIONS, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS UNABLE TO BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE AND COULD NOT EXIT TH...

Dec 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 13 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS STALLED PERIODICALLY (ONCE A MONTH?) AT LOW SPEEDS EVERY SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW IN (AUGUST?) 2012. OFTEN THE STALL OCCURS AT TIMES IN TRAFFIC WHEN ONCOMING TRAFFIC MAKES IT DANGEROUS. I LOVE THIS CAR, BUT THIS PROBLEM HAS OFTEN MOTIVATED ME TO SELL IT. IT IS A DIESEL. I HAVE...

Dec 4, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 13 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS STALLED PERIODICALLY (ONCE A MONTH?) AT LOW SPEEDS EVERY SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW IN (AUGUST?) 2012. OFTEN THE STALL OCCURS AT TIMES IN TRAFFIC WHEN ONCOMING TRAFFIC MAKES IT DANGEROUS. I LOVE THIS CAR, BUT THIS PROBLEM HAS OFTEN MOTIVATED ME TO SELL IT. IT IS A DIESEL. I HAVE...

Oct 24, 2014 Seats 29,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT UPHOLSTERY BEGAN FALLING APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURING FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Oct 24, 2014 Seats 29,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT UPHOLSTERY BEGAN FALLING APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURING FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Oct 15, 2014 Electrical System 41,000 mi

FOLLOWING A 40K SERVICE FOR MY 2012 PASSAT TDI MY WIFE CALLED ME AND SAID WHEN SHE PUSHED THE START BUTTON, IT TOOK AN EXTRA TRY BEFORE IT STARTED. I DISMISSED THIS AS I THOUGHT MAYBE SHE DIDN'T HAVE HER FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWN ON THE BRAKE. THEN LATER IN THE WEEK SHE SAID IT TOOK 4 PUSHES OF THE B...

Oct 15, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 41,000 mi

FOLLOWING A 40K SERVICE FOR MY 2012 PASSAT TDI MY WIFE CALLED ME AND SAID WHEN SHE PUSHED THE START BUTTON, IT TOOK AN EXTRA TRY BEFORE IT STARTED. I DISMISSED THIS AS I THOUGHT MAYBE SHE DIDN'T HAVE HER FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWN ON THE BRAKE. THEN LATER IN THE WEEK SHE SAID IT TOOK 4 PUSHES OF THE B...

Oct 15, 2014 Electrical System 41,000 mi

FOLLOWING A 40K SERVICE FOR MY 2012 PASSAT TDI MY WIFE CALLED ME AND SAID WHEN SHE PUSHED THE START BUTTON, IT TOOK AN EXTRA TRY BEFORE IT STARTED. I DISMISSED THIS AS I THOUGHT MAYBE SHE DIDN'T HAVE HER FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWN ON THE BRAKE. THEN LATER IN THE WEEK SHE SAID IT TOOK 4 PUSHES OF THE B...

Oct 15, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 41,000 mi

FOLLOWING A 40K SERVICE FOR MY 2012 PASSAT TDI MY WIFE CALLED ME AND SAID WHEN SHE PUSHED THE START BUTTON, IT TOOK AN EXTRA TRY BEFORE IT STARTED. I DISMISSED THIS AS I THOUGHT MAYBE SHE DIDN'T HAVE HER FOOT ALL THE WAY DOWN ON THE BRAKE. THEN LATER IN THE WEEK SHE SAID IT TOOK 4 PUSHES OF THE B...

Sep 26, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 36,900 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 36900 MILES, 900 MILES PASSED THE MANUFACTURE WARRANTY. THE ERROR CODE READ: P205C (REDUCTANT TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR). IT WAS A FAULTY SENSOR IN THE ADBLUE TANK FROM A TDI CAR. ALREADY LOTS OF OWNERS HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

Sep 26, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 36,900 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 36900 MILES, 900 MILES PASSED THE MANUFACTURE WARRANTY. THE ERROR CODE READ: P205C (REDUCTANT TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR). IT WAS A FAULTY SENSOR IN THE ADBLUE TANK FROM A TDI CAR. ALREADY LOTS OF OWNERS HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

Sep 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE HEEL OF HER SHOE WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE FLOOR MAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY AND THE POTENTIAL RISK OF BECOMING INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE ...

Sep 10, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE HEEL OF HER SHOE WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE FLOOR MAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY AND THE POTENTIAL RISK OF BECOMING INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE ...

Aug 28, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 48,900 mi

TDI ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, HAD THE DEALERSHIP CHECK IT OUT, IT INDICATED A SENSOR FAILURE. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS $1,100.00 DEALERSHIP REDUCED IT TO $430, SAID VW PITCHED IT BECAUSE IT MAY END UP AS A RECALL AND WE WOULD RECEIVE OUR MONEY BACK IF THAT HAPPENS. *TR

Aug 28, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 48,900 mi

TDI ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, HAD THE DEALERSHIP CHECK IT OUT, IT INDICATED A SENSOR FAILURE. THE COST TO REPAIR WAS $1,100.00 DEALERSHIP REDUCED IT TO $430, SAID VW PITCHED IT BECAUSE IT MAY END UP AS A RECALL AND WE WOULD RECEIVE OUR MONEY BACK IF THAT HAPPENS. *TR

Aug 26, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE HORN BECAME INOPERABLE. THE PROBLEM RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED...

Aug 26, 2014 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE HORN BECAME INOPERABLE. THE PROBLEM RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED...

Aug 26, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE HORN BECAME INOPERABLE. THE PROBLEM RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED...

Aug 26, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE HORN BECAME INOPERABLE. THE PROBLEM RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED...

Aug 26, 2014 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE HORN BECAME INOPERABLE. THE PROBLEM RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED...

Aug 26, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE HORN BECAME INOPERABLE. THE PROBLEM RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED...

Aug 17, 2014 Engine Fire 48,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND HEARD A LOUD POP LIKE A TIRE BLEW OR BELT BROKE OR SOMETHING, THEN I SAW A LOT OF SMOKE, SO I PULLED IN A PARTY STORE PARKING LOT AND IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES BURNT THE ENTIRE ENGINE UP TO A CRISP. I HAVE VIDEO AND PICTURES OF THIS TRAUMATIC EVENT. SO PLEASE INVEST...

Aug 17, 2014 Engine Fire 48,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND HEARD A LOUD POP LIKE A TIRE BLEW OR BELT BROKE OR SOMETHING, THEN I SAW A LOT OF SMOKE, SO I PULLED IN A PARTY STORE PARKING LOT AND IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES BURNT THE ENTIRE ENGINE UP TO A CRISP. I HAVE VIDEO AND PICTURES OF THIS TRAUMATIC EVENT. SO PLEASE INVEST...

Aug 13, 2014 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MULTIPLE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING. I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE CAR WOULD NOT START FOR THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MULTIPLE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING. I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE CAR WOULD NOT START FOR THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MULTIPLE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING. I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE CAR WOULD NOT START FOR THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MULTIPLE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I NOTICED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING. I PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE CAR WOULD NOT START FOR THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER. *TR

Jul 29, 2014 Engine 44,800 mi

ON JULY 16, 2014 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 PM, MY 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI SEL PREMIUM LOST POWER ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE FAILED AND SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTH AND LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY SURROUNDED BY CARS TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 65 MPH. THE ENGINE FAIL...

Jul 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 44,800 mi

ON JULY 16, 2014 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 PM, MY 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI SEL PREMIUM LOST POWER ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE FAILED AND SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTH AND LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY SURROUNDED BY CARS TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 65 MPH. THE ENGINE FAIL...

Jul 29, 2014 Engine 44,800 mi

ON JULY 16, 2014 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 PM, MY 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI SEL PREMIUM LOST POWER ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE FAILED AND SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTH AND LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY SURROUNDED BY CARS TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 65 MPH. THE ENGINE FAIL...

Jul 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 44,800 mi

ON JULY 16, 2014 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 PM, MY 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI SEL PREMIUM LOST POWER ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE FAILED AND SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTH AND LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY SURROUNDED BY CARS TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 65 MPH. THE ENGINE FAIL...

Jul 17, 2014 Wheels 26,570 mi

WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF A 2012 VW PASSAT WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H426 TIRES. THE OPTIMO H426 TIRES THAT CAME INSTALLED WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR. ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURERS WEBSITE THE TIRES HAVE A MANUFACTURER WARRANTY OF 60,000 MILES. SEE LINK BELOW. HTTP://WWW.HANKOOKTIREUSA.COM/SERV/WAR...

Jul 17, 2014 Tires 26,570 mi

WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF A 2012 VW PASSAT WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H426 TIRES. THE OPTIMO H426 TIRES THAT CAME INSTALLED WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR. ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURERS WEBSITE THE TIRES HAVE A MANUFACTURER WARRANTY OF 60,000 MILES. SEE LINK BELOW. HTTP://WWW.HANKOOKTIREUSA.COM/SERV/WAR...

Jul 17, 2014 Wheels 26,570 mi

WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF A 2012 VW PASSAT WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H426 TIRES. THE OPTIMO H426 TIRES THAT CAME INSTALLED WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR. ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURERS WEBSITE THE TIRES HAVE A MANUFACTURER WARRANTY OF 60,000 MILES. SEE LINK BELOW. HTTP://WWW.HANKOOKTIREUSA.COM/SERV/WAR...

Jul 17, 2014 Tires 26,570 mi

WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF A 2012 VW PASSAT WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO H426 TIRES. THE OPTIMO H426 TIRES THAT CAME INSTALLED WHEN WE PURCHASED THE CAR. ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURERS WEBSITE THE TIRES HAVE A MANUFACTURER WARRANTY OF 60,000 MILES. SEE LINK BELOW. HTTP://WWW.HANKOOKTIREUSA.COM/SERV/WAR...

Jul 7, 2014 Power Train

THE CAR HESITATES TO THE POINT THAT IT COMES CLOSE TO CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN PULLING OUT AFTER BEING STOPPED. IT HESITATES AND THEN SURGES FORWARD. THE CAR WILL ROLL FORWARDS AND/OR BACKWARDS DEPENDING WHETHER YOU ARE FACING DOWNHILL OR UPHILL WHEN SITTING ON A HILL AND YOU T...

Jul 7, 2014 Power Train

THE CAR HESITATES TO THE POINT THAT IT COMES CLOSE TO CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN PULLING OUT AFTER BEING STOPPED. IT HESITATES AND THEN SURGES FORWARD. THE CAR WILL ROLL FORWARDS AND/OR BACKWARDS DEPENDING WHETHER YOU ARE FACING DOWNHILL OR UPHILL WHEN SITTING ON A HILL AND YOU T...

Jul 3, 2014 Electrical System 15,140 mi

ON TUESDAY, 24 JUNE, I DROPPED OFF OUR 2012 VW PASSAT AT A VW DEALER FOR ITS 2 YEAR / 20K MILE SERVICE WITH 15,100 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AN ELECTRICAL WIRING RECALL REGARDING HEADLIGHTS AND THE HOOD WAS PERFORMED ON THE PASSAT. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WITHIN AN HOUR OF LEAVING THE DEALER AND AFTER DR...

Jul 3, 2014 Exterior Lighting 15,140 mi

ON TUESDAY, 24 JUNE, I DROPPED OFF OUR 2012 VW PASSAT AT A VW DEALER FOR ITS 2 YEAR / 20K MILE SERVICE WITH 15,100 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AN ELECTRICAL WIRING RECALL REGARDING HEADLIGHTS AND THE HOOD WAS PERFORMED ON THE PASSAT. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WITHIN AN HOUR OF LEAVING THE DEALER AND AFTER DR...

Jul 3, 2014 Electrical System 15,140 mi

ON TUESDAY, 24 JUNE, I DROPPED OFF OUR 2012 VW PASSAT AT A VW DEALER FOR ITS 2 YEAR / 20K MILE SERVICE WITH 15,100 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AN ELECTRICAL WIRING RECALL REGARDING HEADLIGHTS AND THE HOOD WAS PERFORMED ON THE PASSAT. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WITHIN AN HOUR OF LEAVING THE DEALER AND AFTER DR...

Jul 3, 2014 Exterior Lighting 15,140 mi

ON TUESDAY, 24 JUNE, I DROPPED OFF OUR 2012 VW PASSAT AT A VW DEALER FOR ITS 2 YEAR / 20K MILE SERVICE WITH 15,100 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. AN ELECTRICAL WIRING RECALL REGARDING HEADLIGHTS AND THE HOOD WAS PERFORMED ON THE PASSAT. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WITHIN AN HOUR OF LEAVING THE DEALER AND AFTER DR...

Jun 24, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT STALLED AND NEVER TURNED BACK ON AND THEN BEGAN TO LEAK FUEL. THIS SAME SCENARIO OCCURRED TWICE. ONCE AT 60,000 MILES AND THEN AGAIN SIX MONTHS LATER AT 77,910. THE SECOND NEARLY RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. THE FIRST ISSUE WAS A FAULTY FUEL PUMP AND THE SECOND SUPP...

Jun 24, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT STALLED AND NEVER TURNED BACK ON AND THEN BEGAN TO LEAK FUEL. THIS SAME SCENARIO OCCURRED TWICE. ONCE AT 60,000 MILES AND THEN AGAIN SIX MONTHS LATER AT 77,910. THE SECOND NEARLY RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION. THE FIRST ISSUE WAS A FAULTY FUEL PUMP AND THE SECOND SUPP...

Jun 20, 2014 Electrical System 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER MORE THAN FIVE TIMES FOR AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE WITH A REPAIR KIT, CONNECTOR, BUMPER, WASHER CAP, FILTER ELEMENT, REFILLED TH...

Jun 20, 2014 Electrical System 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER MORE THAN FIVE TIMES FOR AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE WITH A REPAIR KIT, CONNECTOR, BUMPER, WASHER CAP, FILTER ELEMENT, REFILLED TH...

May 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

WHEN I START THE CAR, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND PROCEED TO PUT THE CAR IN D (DRIVE) OR R (REVERSE). THE CAR ACCELERATES IMMEDIATELY EVEN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES. THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING IS TO ALLOW THE CAR TO WARM-UP FOR 30 TO 45 SECONDS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE IT. ...

May 26, 2014 Power Train 5,000 mi

WHEN I START THE CAR, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND PROCEED TO PUT THE CAR IN D (DRIVE) OR R (REVERSE). THE CAR ACCELERATES IMMEDIATELY EVEN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES. THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING IS TO ALLOW THE CAR TO WARM-UP FOR 30 TO 45 SECONDS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE IT. ...

May 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

WHEN I START THE CAR, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND PROCEED TO PUT THE CAR IN D (DRIVE) OR R (REVERSE). THE CAR ACCELERATES IMMEDIATELY EVEN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES. THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING IS TO ALLOW THE CAR TO WARM-UP FOR 30 TO 45 SECONDS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE IT. ...

May 26, 2014 Power Train 5,000 mi

WHEN I START THE CAR, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND PROCEED TO PUT THE CAR IN D (DRIVE) OR R (REVERSE). THE CAR ACCELERATES IMMEDIATELY EVEN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES. THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING IS TO ALLOW THE CAR TO WARM-UP FOR 30 TO 45 SECONDS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE IT. ...

May 15, 2014 Power Train 25,260 mi

INTERMITTENT LOSS OF TURBO POWER DURING LOW SPEED ACCELERATION. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO VW OF QUAD CITIES IN DAVENPORT, IA ON 2 MAY 2014. SERVICE MANAGER REPORTED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPLICATED BY A VW SERVICE TECHNICIAN. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN ON 5 MAY 2014 AND WAS REPORTED TO THE...

May 15, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 25,260 mi

INTERMITTENT LOSS OF TURBO POWER DURING LOW SPEED ACCELERATION. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO VW OF QUAD CITIES IN DAVENPORT, IA ON 2 MAY 2014. SERVICE MANAGER REPORTED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPLICATED BY A VW SERVICE TECHNICIAN. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN ON 5 MAY 2014 AND WAS REPORTED TO THE...

May 15, 2014 Power Train 25,260 mi

INTERMITTENT LOSS OF TURBO POWER DURING LOW SPEED ACCELERATION. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO VW OF QUAD CITIES IN DAVENPORT, IA ON 2 MAY 2014. SERVICE MANAGER REPORTED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPLICATED BY A VW SERVICE TECHNICIAN. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN ON 5 MAY 2014 AND WAS REPORTED TO THE...

May 15, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 25,260 mi

INTERMITTENT LOSS OF TURBO POWER DURING LOW SPEED ACCELERATION. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO VW OF QUAD CITIES IN DAVENPORT, IA ON 2 MAY 2014. SERVICE MANAGER REPORTED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPLICATED BY A VW SERVICE TECHNICIAN. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN ON 5 MAY 2014 AND WAS REPORTED TO THE...

May 12, 2014 Electrical System 41,000 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STARTED BLINKING. MAJOR LOSS OF POWER. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP IN FAYETVILLE, NC. PROBLEM REPORTED TO BE FAILED TURBO. *TR

May 12, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 41,000 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STARTED BLINKING. MAJOR LOSS OF POWER. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP IN FAYETVILLE, NC. PROBLEM REPORTED TO BE FAILED TURBO. *TR

May 12, 2014 Electrical System 41,000 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STARTED BLINKING. MAJOR LOSS OF POWER. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP IN FAYETVILLE, NC. PROBLEM REPORTED TO BE FAILED TURBO. *TR

May 12, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 41,000 mi

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STARTED BLINKING. MAJOR LOSS OF POWER. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP IN FAYETVILLE, NC. PROBLEM REPORTED TO BE FAILED TURBO. *TR

May 3, 2014 Electrical System 32,000 mi

BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED (ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS). THE FIRST IN 2013 (RIGHT SIDE) IN WHICH DEALER REPRESENTATIVE SAID THAT VW WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHT HOUSINGS. THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME FOR THE REPAIR, BUT THE DEALERSHIP MANAGEMENT DECIDED TO DO A "COURTESY" FIX. IN APR...

May 3, 2014 Exterior Lighting 32,000 mi

BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED (ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS). THE FIRST IN 2013 (RIGHT SIDE) IN WHICH DEALER REPRESENTATIVE SAID THAT VW WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHT HOUSINGS. THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME FOR THE REPAIR, BUT THE DEALERSHIP MANAGEMENT DECIDED TO DO A "COURTESY" FIX. IN APR...

May 3, 2014 Electrical System 32,000 mi

BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED (ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS). THE FIRST IN 2013 (RIGHT SIDE) IN WHICH DEALER REPRESENTATIVE SAID THAT VW WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHT HOUSINGS. THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME FOR THE REPAIR, BUT THE DEALERSHIP MANAGEMENT DECIDED TO DO A "COURTESY" FIX. IN APR...

May 3, 2014 Exterior Lighting 32,000 mi

BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED (ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS). THE FIRST IN 2013 (RIGHT SIDE) IN WHICH DEALER REPRESENTATIVE SAID THAT VW WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHT HOUSINGS. THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME FOR THE REPAIR, BUT THE DEALERSHIP MANAGEMENT DECIDED TO DO A "COURTESY" FIX. IN APR...

Apr 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 69,550 mi

CAR WAS SLUGGISH TO GO WHEN ACCELERATING, JERKING. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 69,550 mi

CAR WAS SLUGGISH TO GO WHEN ACCELERATING, JERKING. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 69,550 mi

CAR WAS SLUGGISH TO GO WHEN ACCELERATING, JERKING. *TR

Apr 21, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 69,550 mi

CAR WAS SLUGGISH TO GO WHEN ACCELERATING, JERKING. *TR

Apr 15, 2014 Exterior Lighting 46,667 mi

THE RIGHT LOW BEAM LAMP REMAINS OFF, EVEN THOUGH THE BULB IS GOOD, RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT OR IN REDUCED VISION. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BACK OF THE BULB FIXTURE THE BULB ILLUMINATES BUT THEN TURNS OFF AGAIN ONCE THE PRESSURE IS REMOVED. THE CURRENT VW RECALL FOR THE...

Apr 15, 2014 Exterior Lighting 46,667 mi

THE RIGHT LOW BEAM LAMP REMAINS OFF, EVEN THOUGH THE BULB IS GOOD, RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT OR IN REDUCED VISION. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BACK OF THE BULB FIXTURE THE BULB ILLUMINATES BUT THEN TURNS OFF AGAIN ONCE THE PRESSURE IS REMOVED. THE CURRENT VW RECALL FOR THE...

Apr 15, 2014 Exterior Lighting 46,667 mi

THE RIGHT LOW BEAM LAMP REMAINS OFF, EVEN THOUGH THE BULB IS GOOD, RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT OR IN REDUCED VISION. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BACK OF THE BULB FIXTURE THE BULB ILLUMINATES BUT THEN TURNS OFF AGAIN ONCE THE PRESSURE IS REMOVED. THE CURRENT VW RECALL FOR THE...

Apr 15, 2014 Exterior Lighting 46,667 mi

THE RIGHT LOW BEAM LAMP REMAINS OFF, EVEN THOUGH THE BULB IS GOOD, RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT OR IN REDUCED VISION. WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BACK OF THE BULB FIXTURE THE BULB ILLUMINATES BUT THEN TURNS OFF AGAIN ONCE THE PRESSURE IS REMOVED. THE CURRENT VW RECALL FOR THE...

Apr 10, 2014 Exterior Lighting 31,241 mi

I HAD MY VW PASSAT 2012 SERVICED IN SEPT, OF 2011 WITH 31,000 MILES ON IT FOR A HEADLIGHT FAILURE I HAVE THE INVOICE # [XXX] THE DRIVERS SIDE LOW BEAM WAS NOT WORKING, ( WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS AFTER I WAS STOPPED IN COCONUT CREEK FL ON ST RD. 7 BY THE POLICE, ON THAT MORNING FOR $125.00 OF WHICH I ...

Apr 10, 2014 Exterior Lighting 31,241 mi

I HAD MY VW PASSAT 2012 SERVICED IN SEPT, OF 2011 WITH 31,000 MILES ON IT FOR A HEADLIGHT FAILURE I HAVE THE INVOICE # [XXX] THE DRIVERS SIDE LOW BEAM WAS NOT WORKING, ( WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS AFTER I WAS STOPPED IN COCONUT CREEK FL ON ST RD. 7 BY THE POLICE, ON THAT MORNING FOR $125.00 OF WHICH I ...

Apr 9, 2014 Exterior Lighting 27,925 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE OVER A PERIOD OF A YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DID NOT DIAGNOSE A FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE BULBS WERE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID...

Apr 9, 2014 Exterior Lighting 27,925 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE OVER A PERIOD OF A YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DID NOT DIAGNOSE A FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE BULBS WERE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID...

Apr 1, 2014 Power Train 14,609 mi

WHINING SOUND WHEN DRIVING FORWARD NOT WHEN IT'S COASTING AND IT SOUNDS LIKE SLIPPING. CAUGHT BEFORE COMPLETE TURBO FAILURE. CAUSE REPORTED BY DEALER: VERIFIED, FOUND METALLIC WHINE NOISE UNDER BOOS. RAN GFF AN FOUND P02900 - TURBO UNDER BOOST. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Engine 14,609 mi

WHINING SOUND WHEN DRIVING FORWARD NOT WHEN IT'S COASTING AND IT SOUNDS LIKE SLIPPING. CAUGHT BEFORE COMPLETE TURBO FAILURE. CAUSE REPORTED BY DEALER: VERIFIED, FOUND METALLIC WHINE NOISE UNDER BOOS. RAN GFF AN FOUND P02900 - TURBO UNDER BOOST. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Power Train 14,609 mi

WHINING SOUND WHEN DRIVING FORWARD NOT WHEN IT'S COASTING AND IT SOUNDS LIKE SLIPPING. CAUGHT BEFORE COMPLETE TURBO FAILURE. CAUSE REPORTED BY DEALER: VERIFIED, FOUND METALLIC WHINE NOISE UNDER BOOS. RAN GFF AN FOUND P02900 - TURBO UNDER BOOST. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Engine 14,609 mi

WHINING SOUND WHEN DRIVING FORWARD NOT WHEN IT'S COASTING AND IT SOUNDS LIKE SLIPPING. CAUGHT BEFORE COMPLETE TURBO FAILURE. CAUSE REPORTED BY DEALER: VERIFIED, FOUND METALLIC WHINE NOISE UNDER BOOS. RAN GFF AN FOUND P02900 - TURBO UNDER BOOST. *TR

Mar 31, 2014 Steering 39,500 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, A LOUD STRANGE NOISE CAME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTROLS ON MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD NO LONGER WORK, AND A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOR MY AIRBAG. AS MY HUSBAND DROVE US HOME, I SEARCHED THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. THE ERROR MESSAGE IS TO WARN THE DR...

Mar 31, 2014 Steering 39,500 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, A LOUD STRANGE NOISE CAME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTROLS ON MY STEERING WHEEL WOULD NO LONGER WORK, AND A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOR MY AIRBAG. AS MY HUSBAND DROVE US HOME, I SEARCHED THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. THE ERROR MESSAGE IS TO WARN THE DR...

Mar 26, 2014 Engine 32,000 mi

HEARD A WHISTLE SOUND FOLLOWED BY SOME SORT OF PUFF AND LOSS OF POWER. TON OF WHITE SMOKE, THOUGHT CAR ON FIRE, PULLED OVER. PEOPLE PASSING BY CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. AFTER CAR SMELLED LIKE BURNED OIL, EXHAUST PIPE COVERED IN OIL, AND OIL DROPS ON THE...

Mar 26, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 23,541 mi

THE CAR WAS STARTED TO GO TO LUNCH, OUTSIDE AIR TEMP WAS +4. IT WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AT LOW SPEED TO THE INTERSTATE. AFTER ACCELERATING UP THE ON-RAMP TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE TURBO FAILED CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER RENDERING THE CAR IMMOBIL...

Mar 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 23,541 mi

THE CAR WAS STARTED TO GO TO LUNCH, OUTSIDE AIR TEMP WAS +4. IT WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AT LOW SPEED TO THE INTERSTATE. AFTER ACCELERATING UP THE ON-RAMP TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE TURBO FAILED CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER RENDERING THE CAR IMMOBIL...

Mar 26, 2014 Engine 32,000 mi

HEARD A WHISTLE SOUND FOLLOWED BY SOME SORT OF PUFF AND LOSS OF POWER. TON OF WHITE SMOKE, THOUGHT CAR ON FIRE, PULLED OVER. PEOPLE PASSING BY CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. AFTER CAR SMELLED LIKE BURNED OIL, EXHAUST PIPE COVERED IN OIL, AND OIL DROPS ON THE...

Mar 26, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 23,541 mi

THE CAR WAS STARTED TO GO TO LUNCH, OUTSIDE AIR TEMP WAS +4. IT WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AT LOW SPEED TO THE INTERSTATE. AFTER ACCELERATING UP THE ON-RAMP TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE TURBO FAILED CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER RENDERING THE CAR IMMOBIL...

Mar 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 23,541 mi

THE CAR WAS STARTED TO GO TO LUNCH, OUTSIDE AIR TEMP WAS +4. IT WAS DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AT LOW SPEED TO THE INTERSTATE. AFTER ACCELERATING UP THE ON-RAMP TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE TURBO FAILED CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER RENDERING THE CAR IMMOBIL...

Mar 23, 2014 Engine 46,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR STARTED SURGING AND REVVING HIGH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND EPC LIGHT CAME ON. ITS DRIVABLE BUT NOT SAFELY AND NEEDS FIXED ASAP. *TR

Mar 23, 2014 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

MY BULB HOLDER MELTED INTO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY CAUSING IT NOT TO WORK AND HAVING ME BUY A NEW BULB SOCKET AND OTHER PARTS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. *TR

Mar 23, 2014 Engine 46,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR STARTED SURGING AND REVVING HIGH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND EPC LIGHT CAME ON. ITS DRIVABLE BUT NOT SAFELY AND NEEDS FIXED ASAP. *TR

Mar 23, 2014 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

MY BULB HOLDER MELTED INTO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY CAUSING IT NOT TO WORK AND HAVING ME BUY A NEW BULB SOCKET AND OTHER PARTS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. *TR

Mar 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 38,200 mi

I LEFT MY HOME AND DRIVE MY VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES AT SPEEDS AT OR UNDER 25 MPH. I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN BEFORE MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO ANOTHER ROAD. WHEN I ACCELERATED THE CAR HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND I COULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED. I WAS ABLE TO GO APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND I WAS AB...

Mar 2, 2014 Engine 38,200 mi

I LEFT MY HOME AND DRIVE MY VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES AT SPEEDS AT OR UNDER 25 MPH. I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN BEFORE MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO ANOTHER ROAD. WHEN I ACCELERATED THE CAR HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND I COULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED. I WAS ABLE TO GO APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND I WAS AB...

Mar 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 38,200 mi

I LEFT MY HOME AND DRIVE MY VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES AT SPEEDS AT OR UNDER 25 MPH. I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN BEFORE MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO ANOTHER ROAD. WHEN I ACCELERATED THE CAR HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND I COULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED. I WAS ABLE TO GO APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND I WAS AB...

Mar 2, 2014 Engine 38,200 mi

I LEFT MY HOME AND DRIVE MY VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES AT SPEEDS AT OR UNDER 25 MPH. I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN BEFORE MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONTO ANOTHER ROAD. WHEN I ACCELERATED THE CAR HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND I COULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED. I WAS ABLE TO GO APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND I WAS AB...

Feb 15, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 19,074 mi

STARTED CAR AFTER BEING PARKED FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES. FUEL (DIESEL) STARTED POURING OUT THE BACK BY THE FUEL TANK NECK. ABOUT 2-3 GALLONS OF FUEL CAME OUT ( LESS THAN A MINUTE) BEFORE REALIZED THIS WAS HAPPENING AND TURNED CAR OFF. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE DETERMINED THE FUEL LINE C...

Feb 15, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 19,074 mi

STARTED CAR AFTER BEING PARKED FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES. FUEL (DIESEL) STARTED POURING OUT THE BACK BY THE FUEL TANK NECK. ABOUT 2-3 GALLONS OF FUEL CAME OUT ( LESS THAN A MINUTE) BEFORE REALIZED THIS WAS HAPPENING AND TURNED CAR OFF. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE DETERMINED THE FUEL LINE C...

Jan 30, 2014 Structure 36,502 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH FROZE SEVERAL TIMES AGAIN THIS YEAR AFTER DOING IT THREE TIMES LAST YEAR. THE LATCH FROZE EVERY TIME THERE WAS MOISTURE (FOG, SNOW ,RAIN, ETC.) AND THE TEMPERATURE FELL BELOW 32 F. THE LATCH WAS FINALLY REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAGS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPL...

Jan 30, 2014 Air Bags 36,502 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH FROZE SEVERAL TIMES AGAIN THIS YEAR AFTER DOING IT THREE TIMES LAST YEAR. THE LATCH FROZE EVERY TIME THERE WAS MOISTURE (FOG, SNOW ,RAIN, ETC.) AND THE TEMPERATURE FELL BELOW 32 F. THE LATCH WAS FINALLY REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAGS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPL...

Jan 30, 2014 Structure 36,502 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH FROZE SEVERAL TIMES AGAIN THIS YEAR AFTER DOING IT THREE TIMES LAST YEAR. THE LATCH FROZE EVERY TIME THERE WAS MOISTURE (FOG, SNOW ,RAIN, ETC.) AND THE TEMPERATURE FELL BELOW 32 F. THE LATCH WAS FINALLY REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAGS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPL...

Jan 30, 2014 Air Bags 36,502 mi

THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH FROZE SEVERAL TIMES AGAIN THIS YEAR AFTER DOING IT THREE TIMES LAST YEAR. THE LATCH FROZE EVERY TIME THERE WAS MOISTURE (FOG, SNOW ,RAIN, ETC.) AND THE TEMPERATURE FELL BELOW 32 F. THE LATCH WAS FINALLY REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAGS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPL...

Jan 27, 2014 Structure 35,500 mi

SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AT NIGHT. NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME TO KICK UP A ROCK, NO OVERPASSES FOR SOMETHING TO BE THROWN FROM. COMPLETELY RANDOM EXPLOSION. I HEARD A LOUD GUNSHOT SOUND, THEN SMALL GLASS PIECES RAINED DOWN ON MY HEAD AND FACE AND ALL OVER MY THREE CHILDREN IN THE B...

Jan 27, 2014 Visibility 35,500 mi

SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AT NIGHT. NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME TO KICK UP A ROCK, NO OVERPASSES FOR SOMETHING TO BE THROWN FROM. COMPLETELY RANDOM EXPLOSION. I HEARD A LOUD GUNSHOT SOUND, THEN SMALL GLASS PIECES RAINED DOWN ON MY HEAD AND FACE AND ALL OVER MY THREE CHILDREN IN THE B...

Jan 27, 2014 Structure 35,500 mi

SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AT NIGHT. NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME TO KICK UP A ROCK, NO OVERPASSES FOR SOMETHING TO BE THROWN FROM. COMPLETELY RANDOM EXPLOSION. I HEARD A LOUD GUNSHOT SOUND, THEN SMALL GLASS PIECES RAINED DOWN ON MY HEAD AND FACE AND ALL OVER MY THREE CHILDREN IN THE B...

Jan 27, 2014 Visibility 35,500 mi

SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AT NIGHT. NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME TO KICK UP A ROCK, NO OVERPASSES FOR SOMETHING TO BE THROWN FROM. COMPLETELY RANDOM EXPLOSION. I HEARD A LOUD GUNSHOT SOUND, THEN SMALL GLASS PIECES RAINED DOWN ON MY HEAD AND FACE AND ALL OVER MY THREE CHILDREN IN THE B...

Jan 22, 2014 Structure 8,000 mi

I LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST US WHERE IT TENDS TO GET COLDER THAN 0 DEGREES CELSIUS CONSTANTLY DURING WINTER. EVERYTIME IT IS BELOW FREEZING MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH GETS STUCK. THIS IS DEFINITELY A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR VW PASSATS, BUT VW RESPONSE TO FIXING IT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. I REPORTED THE...

Jan 22, 2014 Structure 8,000 mi

I LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST US WHERE IT TENDS TO GET COLDER THAN 0 DEGREES CELSIUS CONSTANTLY DURING WINTER. EVERYTIME IT IS BELOW FREEZING MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH GETS STUCK. THIS IS DEFINITELY A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR VW PASSATS, BUT VW RESPONSE TO FIXING IT IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. I REPORTED THE...

Jan 15, 2014 Electrical System 39,755 mi

VEHICLE, WHILE AT SPEED AT NIGHT, SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST LOW BEAM ILLUMINATION FROM THE LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE FACTORY LIGHT BULB REVEALED NO FAULTS: FILAMENT WAS INTACT AND RESISTANCE (OHM) COULD BE MEASURED ACROSS TERMINALS. INSTALLATION OF A NEW ...

Jan 15, 2014 Exterior Lighting 39,755 mi

VEHICLE, WHILE AT SPEED AT NIGHT, SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST LOW BEAM ILLUMINATION FROM THE LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE FACTORY LIGHT BULB REVEALED NO FAULTS: FILAMENT WAS INTACT AND RESISTANCE (OHM) COULD BE MEASURED ACROSS TERMINALS. INSTALLATION OF A NEW ...

Jan 15, 2014 Electrical System 39,755 mi

VEHICLE, WHILE AT SPEED AT NIGHT, SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST LOW BEAM ILLUMINATION FROM THE LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE FACTORY LIGHT BULB REVEALED NO FAULTS: FILAMENT WAS INTACT AND RESISTANCE (OHM) COULD BE MEASURED ACROSS TERMINALS. INSTALLATION OF A NEW ...

Jan 15, 2014 Exterior Lighting 39,755 mi

VEHICLE, WHILE AT SPEED AT NIGHT, SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST LOW BEAM ILLUMINATION FROM THE LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION OF THE FACTORY LIGHT BULB REVEALED NO FAULTS: FILAMENT WAS INTACT AND RESISTANCE (OHM) COULD BE MEASURED ACROSS TERMINALS. INSTALLATION OF A NEW ...

Jan 12, 2014 Structure 40,000 mi

EVERY TIME IT IS COLD OUTSIDE MY DOOR LATCH STOPS FUNCTIONING SO I CANT OPEN IT FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE. I SPRAYED LUBRICANT IN IT WHICH HELPS SOMETIMES BUT I THINK A NEW CAR SHOULDN'T HAVE A ISSUE LIKE THAT. ALSO WHEN I CAN GET IT OPEN SOMETIMES IT WONT CLOSE. THE ISSUE IS THE ACTUAL LATCH WHIC...

Jan 12, 2014 Structure 40,000 mi

EVERY TIME IT IS COLD OUTSIDE MY DOOR LATCH STOPS FUNCTIONING SO I CANT OPEN IT FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE. I SPRAYED LUBRICANT IN IT WHICH HELPS SOMETIMES BUT I THINK A NEW CAR SHOULDN'T HAVE A ISSUE LIKE THAT. ALSO WHEN I CAN GET IT OPEN SOMETIMES IT WONT CLOSE. THE ISSUE IS THE ACTUAL LATCH WHIC...

Nov 13, 2013 Air Bags 44 mi

PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, I FELT A CLICK VIBRATION ON THE STEERING COLUMN AND THEN A MESSAGE FLASHED ON THE DASH SCREEN: AIRBAG: ERROR NONE OF THE ELECTRONIC SWITCHES ON THE STEERING COLUMN FUNCTION, NO AIRBAG AVAILABILITY, NO HORN. I TOOK IT TO THE ONION CREEK DEALERSHIP IN AUSTIN, TX AND ...

Nov 13, 2013 Air Bags 44 mi

PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, I FELT A CLICK VIBRATION ON THE STEERING COLUMN AND THEN A MESSAGE FLASHED ON THE DASH SCREEN: AIRBAG: ERROR NONE OF THE ELECTRONIC SWITCHES ON THE STEERING COLUMN FUNCTION, NO AIRBAG AVAILABILITY, NO HORN. I TOOK IT TO THE ONION CREEK DEALERSHIP IN AUSTIN, TX AND ...

Nov 8, 2013 Exterior Lighting 18,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING FROM SAN DIEGO, CA TO LOS ANGELES, CA ON I-5 AT 9PM ON OCTOBER 20TH, THE DAY AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP, I NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE THE ROAD. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM AND ONLY LIGHT UP ABOUT 10 FEET IN FRONT OF ME. I HAVE READ ON CAR FORUMS, PEOPLE HA...

Nov 8, 2013 Electrical System 18,000 mi

I WAS IN VERY SLOW BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC WHEN THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER IN THE ENGINE AND NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN OFF THE CAR. LIGHTS, RADIO AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS DID NOT SEEM TO BE IMPACTED. AFTER A MIN...

Nov 8, 2013 Engine 18,000 mi

I WAS IN VERY SLOW BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC WHEN THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER IN THE ENGINE AND NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN OFF THE CAR. LIGHTS, RADIO AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS DID NOT SEEM TO BE IMPACTED. AFTER A MIN...

Nov 8, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 18,000 mi

I WAS IN VERY SLOW BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC WHEN THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER IN THE ENGINE AND NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN OFF THE CAR. LIGHTS, RADIO AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS DID NOT SEEM TO BE IMPACTED. AFTER A MIN...

Nov 8, 2013 Exterior Lighting 18,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING FROM SAN DIEGO, CA TO LOS ANGELES, CA ON I-5 AT 9PM ON OCTOBER 20TH, THE DAY AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP, I NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE THE ROAD. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM AND ONLY LIGHT UP ABOUT 10 FEET IN FRONT OF ME. I HAVE READ ON CAR FORUMS, PEOPLE HA...

Nov 8, 2013 Electrical System 18,000 mi

I WAS IN VERY SLOW BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC WHEN THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER IN THE ENGINE AND NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN OFF THE CAR. LIGHTS, RADIO AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS DID NOT SEEM TO BE IMPACTED. AFTER A MIN...

Nov 8, 2013 Engine 18,000 mi

I WAS IN VERY SLOW BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC WHEN THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER IN THE ENGINE AND NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN OFF THE CAR. LIGHTS, RADIO AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS DID NOT SEEM TO BE IMPACTED. AFTER A MIN...

Nov 8, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 18,000 mi

I WAS IN VERY SLOW BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC WHEN THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER IN THE ENGINE AND NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN OFF THE CAR. LIGHTS, RADIO AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS DID NOT SEEM TO BE IMPACTED. AFTER A MIN...

Oct 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 7,235 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY/HESITATION UPON INITIAL ACCELERATION (2.5L). THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING INTO OR ACROSS TRAFFIC. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Oct 20, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,235 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY/HESITATION UPON INITIAL ACCELERATION (2.5L). THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING INTO OR ACROSS TRAFFIC. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Oct 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 7,235 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY/HESITATION UPON INITIAL ACCELERATION (2.5L). THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING INTO OR ACROSS TRAFFIC. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Oct 20, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 7,235 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY/HESITATION UPON INITIAL ACCELERATION (2.5L). THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING INTO OR ACROSS TRAFFIC. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Oct 14, 2013 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

LOSS OF EITHER DAYLIGHT RUNNING LAMP(S) AND/OR LOWBEAM HEADLAMP(S) DUE TO LAMP SOCKETS MELTING IN HOUSINGS. 3 TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED, ONCE WITH THE DAYTIME LAMPS AND TWICE WITH THE L/S HEADLAMPS. *TR

Oct 14, 2013 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

LOSS OF EITHER DAYLIGHT RUNNING LAMP(S) AND/OR LOWBEAM HEADLAMP(S) DUE TO LAMP SOCKETS MELTING IN HOUSINGS. 3 TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED, ONCE WITH THE DAYTIME LAMPS AND TWICE WITH THE L/S HEADLAMPS. *TR

Sep 20, 2013 Engine 26,412 mi

I DRIVING THROUGH MY NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN I GOT A FLASHING LIGHT ON MY DASH, QUICKLY THE ENGINE BEGAN TO FEEL SHAKY AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET BUT THE CAR WOULD NO LONGER START. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE CLOSEST VW DEALERSHIP. THE NEXT DAY ...

Sep 20, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 26,412 mi

I DRIVING THROUGH MY NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN I GOT A FLASHING LIGHT ON MY DASH, QUICKLY THE ENGINE BEGAN TO FEEL SHAKY AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET BUT THE CAR WOULD NO LONGER START. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE CLOSEST VW DEALERSHIP. THE NEXT DAY ...

Sep 20, 2013 Engine 26,412 mi

I DRIVING THROUGH MY NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN I GOT A FLASHING LIGHT ON MY DASH, QUICKLY THE ENGINE BEGAN TO FEEL SHAKY AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET BUT THE CAR WOULD NO LONGER START. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE CLOSEST VW DEALERSHIP. THE NEXT DAY ...

Sep 20, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 26,412 mi

I DRIVING THROUGH MY NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN I GOT A FLASHING LIGHT ON MY DASH, QUICKLY THE ENGINE BEGAN TO FEEL SHAKY AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET BUT THE CAR WOULD NO LONGER START. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE CLOSEST VW DEALERSHIP. THE NEXT DAY ...

Jun 8, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 29,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 67 MPH IN THE MIDDLE LANE. THE BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED ONCE, NO OTHER WARNING OTHER LIGHTS FLASHED AND THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS WARNING LIGHTS TO FLASH. SUDDENLY THE CAR HESITATED AND THEN MY SPEED DROPPED TO 0 IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. LUCKILY, THE TRAN...

Jun 8, 2013 Engine 29,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 67 MPH IN THE MIDDLE LANE. THE BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED ONCE, NO OTHER WARNING OTHER LIGHTS FLASHED AND THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS WARNING LIGHTS TO FLASH. SUDDENLY THE CAR HESITATED AND THEN MY SPEED DROPPED TO 0 IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. LUCKILY, THE TRAN...

Jun 8, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 29,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 67 MPH IN THE MIDDLE LANE. THE BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED ONCE, NO OTHER WARNING OTHER LIGHTS FLASHED AND THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS WARNING LIGHTS TO FLASH. SUDDENLY THE CAR HESITATED AND THEN MY SPEED DROPPED TO 0 IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. LUCKILY, THE TRAN...

Jun 8, 2013 Engine 29,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 67 MPH IN THE MIDDLE LANE. THE BATTERY LIGHT FLASHED ONCE, NO OTHER WARNING OTHER LIGHTS FLASHED AND THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS WARNING LIGHTS TO FLASH. SUDDENLY THE CAR HESITATED AND THEN MY SPEED DROPPED TO 0 IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. LUCKILY, THE TRAN...

Jun 4, 2013 Service Brakes 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL SUNK INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEH...

Jun 4, 2013 Service Brakes 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL SUNK INTO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEH...

May 30, 2013 Engine 11,000 mi

IF I AM DRIVING WITH NO ACCELERATION (COASTING) AND STEP ON THE GAS TO ENTER TRAFFIC THERE IS NO POWER; NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUSH ON THE GAS. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES BOTH IN TOWN WHEN TRYING TO ENTER TRAFFIC, AS WELL AS ON THE FREEWAY TRYING TO CUT IN BETWEEN CARS. THIS IS VERY DANGERO...

May 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 11,000 mi

IF I AM DRIVING WITH NO ACCELERATION (COASTING) AND STEP ON THE GAS TO ENTER TRAFFIC THERE IS NO POWER; NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUSH ON THE GAS. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES BOTH IN TOWN WHEN TRYING TO ENTER TRAFFIC, AS WELL AS ON THE FREEWAY TRYING TO CUT IN BETWEEN CARS. THIS IS VERY DANGERO...

May 30, 2013 Engine 11,000 mi

IF I AM DRIVING WITH NO ACCELERATION (COASTING) AND STEP ON THE GAS TO ENTER TRAFFIC THERE IS NO POWER; NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUSH ON THE GAS. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES BOTH IN TOWN WHEN TRYING TO ENTER TRAFFIC, AS WELL AS ON THE FREEWAY TRYING TO CUT IN BETWEEN CARS. THIS IS VERY DANGERO...

May 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 11,000 mi

IF I AM DRIVING WITH NO ACCELERATION (COASTING) AND STEP ON THE GAS TO ENTER TRAFFIC THERE IS NO POWER; NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUSH ON THE GAS. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES BOTH IN TOWN WHEN TRYING TO ENTER TRAFFIC, AS WELL AS ON THE FREEWAY TRYING TO CUT IN BETWEEN CARS. THIS IS VERY DANGERO...

May 1, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 28,317 mi

METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. FUEL WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO BE DIESEL FUEL. NO OTHER FUEL HAS EVER BEEN USED OR PUMPED INTO THIS VEHICLE. *TR

May 1, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 28,317 mi

METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. FUEL WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO BE DIESEL FUEL. NO OTHER FUEL HAS EVER BEEN USED OR PUMPED INTO THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Apr 16, 2013 Steering 31 mi

CAR HAS CONSTANT PULL TO THE RIGHT. DRIVING REQUIRES CONSTANT PRESSURE TO THE LEFT ON STEERING WHEEL. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR ALIGNMENT AND ALTHOUGH THEY ADJUST IT, RIGHT PULL PERSISTS. SOMETIMES, STEERING HAS A FEEL AS THOUGH CAR IS ERRATIC. CAR NEVER SETTLES INTO TACKING IN A STRAIGHT L...

Apr 16, 2013 Steering 31 mi

CAR HAS CONSTANT PULL TO THE RIGHT. DRIVING REQUIRES CONSTANT PRESSURE TO THE LEFT ON STEERING WHEEL. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR ALIGNMENT AND ALTHOUGH THEY ADJUST IT, RIGHT PULL PERSISTS. SOMETIMES, STEERING HAS A FEEL AS THOUGH CAR IS ERRATIC. CAR NEVER SETTLES INTO TACKING IN A STRAIGHT L...

Mar 23, 2013 Service Brakes 6,000 mi

METALLIC CLICKING, LOUD SCREECHING NOISE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, ALWAYS IN REVERSE AND CONSTANT (FORWARD AND REVERSE) WHEN WET OR COLD. ONLY LESS FREQUENT IN WARMER TEMPS. ON 3RD SERVICE VISIT TO HAVE NOISE CHECKED, VW ISSUED WARRANTY CLAIM AND THEN DENIED REPAIR SAYING NO FIX AVAILABLE. I APPEALED TO ...

Mar 23, 2013 Service Brakes 6,000 mi

METALLIC CLICKING, LOUD SCREECHING NOISE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, ALWAYS IN REVERSE AND CONSTANT (FORWARD AND REVERSE) WHEN WET OR COLD. ONLY LESS FREQUENT IN WARMER TEMPS. ON 3RD SERVICE VISIT TO HAVE NOISE CHECKED, VW ISSUED WARRANTY CLAIM AND THEN DENIED REPAIR SAYING NO FIX AVAILABLE. I APPEALED TO ...

Jan 25, 2013 Engine 14,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT FOUR TIMES ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASTIONS WHEN I COME TO A STOP. TOOK VEHICLE IN AND VW REPORTS CAR CHECKS OUT FINE. *TR ## VIN FAILED ##

Jan 25, 2013 Engine 14,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT FOUR TIMES ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASTIONS WHEN I COME TO A STOP. TOOK VEHICLE IN AND VW REPORTS CAR CHECKS OUT FINE. *TR ## VIN FAILED ##

Jan 10, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE "WHEEL HOP" UPON STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, ESPECIALLY ON A WET ROADWAY AND A HILL. THE TIRES JUST CANNOT GET TRACTION AND SPIN. AS WELL ONCE THE WHEELS START TO SPIN THE ECS (STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM) CUTS POWER AND APPLIES BRAKING WHICH HAS LEAD TO DANGEROU...

Jan 10, 2013 Suspension 2,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE "WHEEL HOP" UPON STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, ESPECIALLY ON A WET ROADWAY AND A HILL. THE TIRES JUST CANNOT GET TRACTION AND SPIN. AS WELL ONCE THE WHEELS START TO SPIN THE ECS (STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM) CUTS POWER AND APPLIES BRAKING WHICH HAS LEAD TO DANGEROU...

Jan 10, 2013 Wheels 2,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE "WHEEL HOP" UPON STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, ESPECIALLY ON A WET ROADWAY AND A HILL. THE TIRES JUST CANNOT GET TRACTION AND SPIN. AS WELL ONCE THE WHEELS START TO SPIN THE ECS (STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM) CUTS POWER AND APPLIES BRAKING WHICH HAS LEAD TO DANGEROU...

Jan 10, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE "WHEEL HOP" UPON STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, ESPECIALLY ON A WET ROADWAY AND A HILL. THE TIRES JUST CANNOT GET TRACTION AND SPIN. AS WELL ONCE THE WHEELS START TO SPIN THE ECS (STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM) CUTS POWER AND APPLIES BRAKING WHICH HAS LEAD TO DANGEROU...

Jan 10, 2013 Suspension 2,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE "WHEEL HOP" UPON STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, ESPECIALLY ON A WET ROADWAY AND A HILL. THE TIRES JUST CANNOT GET TRACTION AND SPIN. AS WELL ONCE THE WHEELS START TO SPIN THE ECS (STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM) CUTS POWER AND APPLIES BRAKING WHICH HAS LEAD TO DANGEROU...

Jan 10, 2013 Wheels 2,000 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE "WHEEL HOP" UPON STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, ESPECIALLY ON A WET ROADWAY AND A HILL. THE TIRES JUST CANNOT GET TRACTION AND SPIN. AS WELL ONCE THE WHEELS START TO SPIN THE ECS (STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM) CUTS POWER AND APPLIES BRAKING WHICH HAS LEAD TO DANGEROU...

Dec 19, 2012 Service Brakes 8,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, HE WOULD HEAR A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE NOISE WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE AS THE TEMPERATURE...

Dec 19, 2012 Service Brakes 8,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, HE WOULD HEAR A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE NOISE WAS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE AS THE TEMPERATURE...

Dec 13, 2012 Seats 13,598 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MADE A SHORT STOP AND BOTH SECTIONS OF THE BACK SEAT UNLOCKED AND CAME DOWN/FORWARD. LUCKILY NOBODY WAS SITTING IN THEM. THERE WAS NOTHING IN THE TRUNK THAT WOULD HAVE SET OFF THE UNLOCKING BARS. *TR

Dec 13, 2012 Seats 13,598 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MADE A SHORT STOP AND BOTH SECTIONS OF THE BACK SEAT UNLOCKED AND CAME DOWN/FORWARD. LUCKILY NOBODY WAS SITTING IN THEM. THERE WAS NOTHING IN THE TRUNK THAT WOULD HAVE SET OFF THE UNLOCKING BARS. *TR

Nov 14, 2012 Exterior Lighting 18,200 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM STOPPED WORKING. THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HOUSING AND THE BULB ADAPTER. THE PLASTIC HAD MELTED WHICH PREVENTED ELECTRIC CURRENT FLOWING FROM THE HOUSING TO THE BULB. THE MELTED PLASTIC HAD CAUSED HAZING ON THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVERS S...

Nov 14, 2012 Exterior Lighting 18,200 mi

THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM STOPPED WORKING. THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HOUSING AND THE BULB ADAPTER. THE PLASTIC HAD MELTED WHICH PREVENTED ELECTRIC CURRENT FLOWING FROM THE HOUSING TO THE BULB. THE MELTED PLASTIC HAD CAUSED HAZING ON THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVERS S...

Oct 30, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 5,383 mi

VEHICLE STALLED ON BUSY SURFACE STREET, LOST ALL POWER. REFUSED TO RESTART. TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS FAILED HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. *TR

Oct 30, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 5,383 mi

VEHICLE STALLED ON BUSY SURFACE STREET, LOST ALL POWER. REFUSED TO RESTART. TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS FAILED HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. *TR

Oct 30, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 5,383 mi

VEHICLE STALLED ON BUSY SURFACE STREET, LOST ALL POWER. REFUSED TO RESTART. TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS FAILED HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. *TR

Oct 30, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 5,383 mi

VEHICLE STALLED ON BUSY SURFACE STREET, LOST ALL POWER. REFUSED TO RESTART. TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS FAILED HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. *TR

Jul 27, 2012 Power Train 530 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING MY NEW 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT FROM MY HOUSE TO MY DESTINATION, MY TRANSMISSION FLUID BEGAN TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE STREET. I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR EIGHT DAYS EARLIER WHICH WAS A NEW CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHICH ONLY HAD 2 MILES ON THE CAR. THE AMOUNT OF MILES I HAD PUT ON THE CAR WAS ...

Jul 27, 2012 Power Train 530 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING MY NEW 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT FROM MY HOUSE TO MY DESTINATION, MY TRANSMISSION FLUID BEGAN TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE STREET. I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR EIGHT DAYS EARLIER WHICH WAS A NEW CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHICH ONLY HAD 2 MILES ON THE CAR. THE AMOUNT OF MILES I HAD PUT ON THE CAR WAS ...

Jul 22, 2012 Engine 1,052 mi

IN THE MORNING, I WENT DOWNSTAIRS TO MY 2012 VW PASSAT S. I NOTICED A POOL OF FLUID THAT SMELLED LIKE GASOLINE ON THE ASPHALT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. I ENTERED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND TURNED THE KEY FROM THE OFF TO ON POSITION. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY TO ON, A SOUND OF DRAINING FLUID COULD BE H...

Jul 22, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 1,052 mi

IN THE MORNING, I WENT DOWNSTAIRS TO MY 2012 VW PASSAT S. I NOTICED A POOL OF FLUID THAT SMELLED LIKE GASOLINE ON THE ASPHALT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. I ENTERED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND TURNED THE KEY FROM THE OFF TO ON POSITION. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY TO ON, A SOUND OF DRAINING FLUID COULD BE H...

Jul 22, 2012 Engine 1,052 mi

IN THE MORNING, I WENT DOWNSTAIRS TO MY 2012 VW PASSAT S. I NOTICED A POOL OF FLUID THAT SMELLED LIKE GASOLINE ON THE ASPHALT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. I ENTERED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND TURNED THE KEY FROM THE OFF TO ON POSITION. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY TO ON, A SOUND OF DRAINING FLUID COULD BE H...

Jul 22, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 1,052 mi

IN THE MORNING, I WENT DOWNSTAIRS TO MY 2012 VW PASSAT S. I NOTICED A POOL OF FLUID THAT SMELLED LIKE GASOLINE ON THE ASPHALT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. I ENTERED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND TURNED THE KEY FROM THE OFF TO ON POSITION. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY TO ON, A SOUND OF DRAINING FLUID COULD BE H...

May 31, 2012 Power Train 10 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY/HESITATION UPON INITIAL ACCELERATION (2.5L). THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING INTO OR ACROSS TRAFFIC. THIS ISSUE IS KNOWN TO OTHERS AND IS REPORTED ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB. HTTP://WWW.PASSATWORLD.COM/FORUMS/111-VOLKSWAGEN-PASSAT-B7-DISCUSSION/344045-MY-REVIEW-2012-PA...

May 31, 2012 Electrical System 10 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER ACTUAL SPEEDS. IT IS PESSIMISTIC BY 4 MPH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VW'S OWN CLIMATIC CONTROL DIAGNOSTIC READOUT INDICATES A SPEED THAT IS 2 MPH GREATER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER READS. FURTHERMORE, THE TRIPOMETER AVERAGE SPEED READS 3 MPH GREATER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER. MULT...

May 31, 2012 Power Train 10 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY/HESITATION UPON INITIAL ACCELERATION (2.5L). THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING INTO OR ACROSS TRAFFIC. THIS ISSUE IS KNOWN TO OTHERS AND IS REPORTED ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB. HTTP://WWW.PASSATWORLD.COM/FORUMS/111-VOLKSWAGEN-PASSAT-B7-DISCUSSION/344045-MY-REVIEW-2012-PA...

May 31, 2012 Electrical System 10 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER ACTUAL SPEEDS. IT IS PESSIMISTIC BY 4 MPH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VW'S OWN CLIMATIC CONTROL DIAGNOSTIC READOUT INDICATES A SPEED THAT IS 2 MPH GREATER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER READS. FURTHERMORE, THE TRIPOMETER AVERAGE SPEED READS 3 MPH GREATER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER. MULT...

May 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 32 mi

OUR NEW PASSAT HAS PROBLEM CONTROLLING THE CAR WHILE USING REVERSE ON A HILL. IT APPEARS THAT VW HAS TIED THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKING FUNCTION TOGETHER IN A WAY THAT THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN REVERSE. IF THE BRAKE IS PRESSED, THE ACCELERATOR IS DISENGAGED THUS ALLOWING TH...

May 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32 mi

OUR NEW PASSAT HAS PROBLEM CONTROLLING THE CAR WHILE USING REVERSE ON A HILL. IT APPEARS THAT VW HAS TIED THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKING FUNCTION TOGETHER IN A WAY THAT THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN REVERSE. IF THE BRAKE IS PRESSED, THE ACCELERATOR IS DISENGAGED THUS ALLOWING TH...

May 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 32 mi

OUR NEW PASSAT HAS PROBLEM CONTROLLING THE CAR WHILE USING REVERSE ON A HILL. IT APPEARS THAT VW HAS TIED THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKING FUNCTION TOGETHER IN A WAY THAT THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN REVERSE. IF THE BRAKE IS PRESSED, THE ACCELERATOR IS DISENGAGED THUS ALLOWING TH...

May 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32 mi

OUR NEW PASSAT HAS PROBLEM CONTROLLING THE CAR WHILE USING REVERSE ON A HILL. IT APPEARS THAT VW HAS TIED THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKING FUNCTION TOGETHER IN A WAY THAT THE DRIVER MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN REVERSE. IF THE BRAKE IS PRESSED, THE ACCELERATOR IS DISENGAGED THUS ALLOWING TH...

May 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,074 mi

SCENARIO: 1. CAR STATIONARY IN GARAGE 2. WENT TO TURN ON THE CAR IN THE MORNING AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START 3. RADIO AND ACCESSORIES WORKING FINE 4. SMELT A LOT OF GASOLINE AND STOPPED CRANKING THE CAR 5. LARGE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE HAD SPILLED ON THE GARAGE FLOOR ACTIONS: 1. TOW TRUCK DRIVER ...

May 4, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 5,074 mi

SCENARIO: 1. CAR STATIONARY IN GARAGE 2. WENT TO TURN ON THE CAR IN THE MORNING AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START 3. RADIO AND ACCESSORIES WORKING FINE 4. SMELT A LOT OF GASOLINE AND STOPPED CRANKING THE CAR 5. LARGE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE HAD SPILLED ON THE GARAGE FLOOR ACTIONS: 1. TOW TRUCK DRIVER ...

Apr 14, 2012 Power Train Crash

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2012 PASSAT TDI. I REALLY LIKED THE CAR. HOWEVER, I HAVE A SAFETY SUGGESTION THAT MAY SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE IN THE FUTURE. LET ME TELL YOU MY EXPERIENCE. I TOOK POSSESSION ON FEBRUARY 9, 2012. ON MARCH 15, I CAME HOME TO LUNCH AND PULLED IN MY GARAGE. APPARENTLY, I DID NOT...

Apr 14, 2012 Power Train Crash

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2012 PASSAT TDI. I REALLY LIKED THE CAR. HOWEVER, I HAVE A SAFETY SUGGESTION THAT MAY SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE IN THE FUTURE. LET ME TELL YOU MY EXPERIENCE. I TOOK POSSESSION ON FEBRUARY 9, 2012. ON MARCH 15, I CAME HOME TO LUNCH AND PULLED IN MY GARAGE. APPARENTLY, I DID NOT...

Feb 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON, BUT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE D...

Feb 28, 2012 Power Train 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON, BUT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE D...

Feb 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON, BUT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE D...

Feb 28, 2012 Power Train 10 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE BEFORE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON, BUT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE D...

Feb 6, 2012 Electrical System 8 mi

VEHICLE DOE NOT SHOW THE TRUE SPEED OF THE CAR. SPEEDOMETER IS OFF BY 7-8 KMH. @ 100 KMS. VW DOES NOT ACCEPT THAT THERE IS ANY PROBLEM AND WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 6, 2012 Electrical System 8 mi

VEHICLE DOE NOT SHOW THE TRUE SPEED OF THE CAR. SPEEDOMETER IS OFF BY 7-8 KMH. @ 100 KMS. VW DOES NOT ACCEPT THAT THERE IS ANY PROBLEM AND WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 26, 2012 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SHARP OBJECT LOCATED NEAR A HANDLE, WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE ROOF ON THE INTERIOR, THAT CUT HIS FINGER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED THE CUT ON HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER. THE RENTAL FACILITY WAS NOTIFIED AND REMOVED THE VEHIC...

Jan 26, 2012 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SHARP OBJECT LOCATED NEAR A HANDLE, WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE ROOF ON THE INTERIOR, THAT CUT HIS FINGER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED THE CUT ON HIS LEFT INDEX FINGER. THE RENTAL FACILITY WAS NOTIFIED AND REMOVED THE VEHIC...

Jan 9, 2012 Seats

RECENTLY I DROVE SEVERAL NEW CARS (THE LATEST BEING THE 2012 PASSAT) AND FOUND ONE COMMON COMPLAINT: THE HEADREST ON THESE CARS ARE TILTED FORWARD WAY TOO MUCH WITH NO ADJUSTMENTS AVAILABLE. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT NHTSA REQUIRES VEHICLES HEADRESTS TO BE HIGHER AND CLOSE TO THE HEAD TO REDUCE WHIPL...

Jan 9, 2012 Seats

RECENTLY I DROVE SEVERAL NEW CARS (THE LATEST BEING THE 2012 PASSAT) AND FOUND ONE COMMON COMPLAINT: THE HEADREST ON THESE CARS ARE TILTED FORWARD WAY TOO MUCH WITH NO ADJUSTMENTS AVAILABLE. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT NHTSA REQUIRES VEHICLES HEADRESTS TO BE HIGHER AND CLOSE TO THE HEAD TO REDUCE WHIPL...

Dec 5, 2011 Visibility 1,280 mi

MY 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT S HAS POWER WINDOWS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST TWO OR THREE DAYS OF COLD TEMPERATURES (NIGHTS DOWN TO 5 DEGREES F., AND DAYTIME HIGHS IN RANGE OF 25 DEGREES ON 12/3/11; 20 DEGREES ON 12/4, AND 15 DEGREES ON 12/5), MY POWER WINDOWS HAVE NOW "FROZEN UP", AT ALL FOUR DOOR P...

Dec 5, 2011 Visibility 1,280 mi

MY 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT S HAS POWER WINDOWS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST TWO OR THREE DAYS OF COLD TEMPERATURES (NIGHTS DOWN TO 5 DEGREES F., AND DAYTIME HIGHS IN RANGE OF 25 DEGREES ON 12/3/11; 20 DEGREES ON 12/4, AND 15 DEGREES ON 12/5), MY POWER WINDOWS HAVE NOW "FROZEN UP", AT ALL FOUR DOOR P...