2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problems & Recalls
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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...
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...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deploym...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ca...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Passat vehicles manufactured May 18, 2015, to May 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rea...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April ...
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual f...
The heater core becomes clogged and limits heat available for defrosting the windshield. The heat available is insufficient to defrost and maintain visibility while driving under adverse conditions. The cabin also becomes uncomfortable because of limited heat during cold weather operation. Volkwagen...
The heater core becomes clogged and limits heat available for windshield defogging and defrosting. This creates a visibility hazard during inclement weather and makes the cabin uncomfortable during cold weather. The heater core was diagnosed and replaced on this vehicle in December 2024. The same sy...
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that cool air was being blown inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the heater failed to heat the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Additionally, the defroster failed to properly defrost the windshield while activated. The contact ...
Mileage: 103,000
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that cool air was being blown inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the heater failed to heat the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Additionally, the defroster failed to properly defrost the windshield while activated. The contact ...
Mileage: 103,000
The airbag system/clockspring assembly in the steering column appears to have failed. The airbag warning light turned on and all steering-wheel controls stopped working at the same time, which indicates that the driver airbag may not function in a crash. The vehicle can be inspected upon request. T...
The airbag system/clockspring assembly in the steering column appears to have failed. The airbag warning light turned on and all steering-wheel controls stopped working at the same time, which indicates that the driver airbag may not function in a crash. The vehicle can be inspected upon request. T...
Gas smell inside vehicle Plastic canister under back seat leaking gas smell /has cracked
My vehicle is a MY2015 Passat TDI SEL with the EA288 (CVCA) diesel engine. Water Pump Failure Occurred at 99488 miles. Leaking coolant from underneath the engine and the expansion tank bottle became empty. Vehicle was parked after a quick 8 min drive to work from home in the morning (~8:45AM) and w...
Subject: Request for VIN Review and Recall Inclusion – Camshaft/Vacuum Pump Failure (Recall 23R1) Dear Volkswagen Customer Care / NHTSA Representative, I am writing to formally request a manual review of my vehicle’s VIN in relation to Recall 23R1, which addresses camshaft lobe interference w...
Subject: Request for VIN Review and Recall Inclusion – Camshaft/Vacuum Pump Failure (Recall 23R1) Dear Volkswagen Customer Care / NHTSA Representative, I am writing to formally request a manual review of my vehicle’s VIN in relation to Recall 23R1, which addresses camshaft lobe interference wi...
I bought a 2015 Volkswagen v6 SEL PREMIUM 15 days ago with only 37000 miles on it from car max and I hear my front windshield making a loud sound in upper left corner every morning ….so today I had my kids in car and it was bout 80 degrees we were at park and left park after hour I turned AC on an...
Vehicle in question has a dual-clutch automatic transmission with 103,000 miles on the odometer. Transmission failed without warning while turning left onto a major highway from a standing stop -- stuck in 1st gear, it was dangerously slow to get out of other drivers' way, creating a serious road h...
2015 Passat TDI sudden complete power loss while driving, including highway incidents. Vehicle stalls with no warning, creating immediate safety hazard. Symptoms match documented crankshaft position sensor failures in identical vehicles that VW has repaired under warranty for other owners. VW Custom...
2015 Passat TDI sudden complete power loss while driving, including highway incidents. Vehicle stalls with no warning, creating immediate safety hazard. Symptoms match documented crankshaft position sensor failures in identical vehicles that VW has repaired under warranty for other owners. VW Custom...
2015 Passat TDI sudden complete power loss while driving, including highway incidents. Vehicle stalls with no warning, creating immediate safety hazard. Symptoms match documented crankshaft position sensor failures in identical vehicles that VW has repaired under warranty for other owners. VW Custom...
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, the infotainment system failed to turn off as intended, and the message "download" was displayed on the screen, causing the battery to become drained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was di...
Mileage: 45,000
Clock spring failure. 2015 passat steering wheel started clicking then it snapped my airbag light came on and steering wheel functions didn't work. The sa
Clock spring failure. 2015 passat steering wheel started clicking then it snapped my airbag light came on and steering wheel functions didn't work. The sa
I have a 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI that I purchased in 2018. The car has no heat and needs a second heater core replacement, currently with 85,565. In researching the issue, i found the Warranty extension on the NTSB website Number: VWP-16-05 that covers model years 2013 and 2014 prior to my mo...
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, East Dallas Volkswa...
Mileage: 120,000
This is the second car like this that I have had. Both had the same issues. when at highway speeds of 65 or greater the steering wheel will shake left and right. It is almost like there is a wheel that is not balanced. That is not the case, I have had the car in the shop 3 times now for this sam...
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while attempting to activate the defroster, the defroster failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tubing of the heater core needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the fai...
Mileage: 59,000
I was driving the car as usual. I needed to make a u turn at a light where it was safe and legal to do so. I heard a clicking sound and I don’t know what happened. I can’t use anything on the steering wheel.
I was driving the car as usual. I needed to make a u turn at a light where it was safe and legal to do so. I heard a clicking sound and I don’t know what happened. I can’t use anything on the steering wheel.
Gas and Oil comsumption is way too high … Almost every 600-1000 the low oil lights turns on! Check engine on almost all the time due to an error with the oxígen sensor. EPC light gets on very frequently and the car loses speed. Also vehicle has a constant rattlesnake sound when speed is low. Issu...
Gas and Oil comsumption is way too high … Almost every 600-1000 the low oil lights turns on! Check engine on almost all the time due to an error with the oxígen sensor. EPC light gets on very frequently and the car loses speed. Also vehicle has a constant rattlesnake sound when speed is low. Issu...
Gas and Oil comsumption is way too high … Almost every 600-1000 the low oil lights turns on! Check engine on almost all the time due to an error with the oxígen sensor. EPC light gets on very frequently and the car loses speed. Also vehicle has a constant rattlesnake sound when speed is low. Issu...
The vehicle was totaled but I continue to receive recall notices to the point of harassment. I have called the hotline number and notified them dozens of times. I signed the vehicle over to the insurance. It is scrapped. I don't know how else to make that more clear.
The vehicle was totaled but I continue to receive recall notices to the point of harassment. I have called the hotline number and notified them dozens of times. I signed the vehicle over to the insurance. It is scrapped. I don't know how else to make that more clear.
Looks like the plastic the fuel pump housing is made out of is low quality or prone to degradation by fuel. Hairline cracks have formed on the fuel pump housing causing fuel to leak when the pump is pressurized and running. In my case a pin hole also appeared causing the leak to be quite significant...
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and veering to the left, the vehicle stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated. A towing service performed a diagnostic test on the vehicle and informed the contact that the failure was not...
Mileage: 70,300
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and veering to the left, the vehicle stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated. A towing service performed a diagnostic test on the vehicle and informed the contact that the failure was not...
Mileage: 70,300
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and veering to the left, the vehicle stalled. The battery warning light was illuminated. A towing service performed a diagnostic test on the vehicle and informed the contact that the failure was not...
Mileage: 70,300
The three issues above seems to be related or affect the other and does not allow cruise control to operate. The air bag light remains on and associated component light up the dash. Surprisingly, my VIN does not show up for air bag repair. I wish I did not have to wait for possible recall announ...
The three issues above seems to be related or affect the other and does not allow cruise control to operate. The air bag light remains on and associated component light up the dash. Surprisingly, my VIN does not show up for air bag repair. I wish I did not have to wait for possible recall announ...
The three issues above seems to be related or affect the other and does not allow cruise control to operate. The air bag light remains on and associated component light up the dash. Surprisingly, my VIN does not show up for air bag repair. I wish I did not have to wait for possible recall announ...
The windshield started separating at he top, makes strange popping sounds. That separation has now migrated around the entire screen. Concerned this might cause a failure and lead to harm for the occupants. It could also result in a loss of control causing harm to other drivers or structures.
After having the government approved and MANDATED Phase 1 and 2 Dieselgate fixes performed on my VW Passat TDI it has randomly lost power and or stalled while at highway speeds at least 6 times. The last time my 16 year old son was left stranded in the middle of a busy four lane highway narrowly av...
After having the government approved and MANDATED Phase 1 and 2 Dieselgate fixes performed on my VW Passat TDI it has randomly lost power and or stalled while at highway speeds at least 6 times. The last time my 16 year old son was left stranded in the middle of a busy four lane highway narrowly av...
While driving the EPC light came on and the car stopped driving. Vehicle was towed to local VW dealership, a FULL engine rebuild took place and a faulty intake valve spring was found, after replacing the injectors and seal kits. Then to replace the faulty electronic ignition switch. Over $3k in repa...
While driving the EPC light came on and the car stopped driving. Vehicle was towed to local VW dealership, a FULL engine rebuild took place and a faulty intake valve spring was found, after replacing the injectors and seal kits. Then to replace the faulty electronic ignition switch. Over $3k in repa...
Upon further inspection a bushing was needed to be replaced. The bushing that holds the shift connection component together disconnected and popped off the shifting mechanism. The problem was reproduced several times. My safety was at risk, I was pulling into a parking space, put my vehicle in park,...
I take my car to the dealership for maintenance when it is scheduled. The ignition would not allow me to put the key inside. I did a little internet research and it seems to be a common problem with this car. I could not put the key in the ignition. I then used some wd40 and got it to go in eventual...
I take my car to the dealership for maintenance when it is scheduled. The ignition would not allow me to put the key inside. I did a little internet research and it seems to be a common problem with this car. I could not put the key in the ignition. I then used some wd40 and got it to go in eventual...
I take my car to the dealership for maintenance when it is scheduled. The ignition would not allow me to put the key inside. I did a little internet research and it seems to be a common problem with this car. I could not put the key in the ignition. I then used some wd40 and got it to go in eventual...
Severe crack in sidewall of one tire. (4) 235/45R18 GOODYEAR ASSURANCE MAXLIFE I stopped by the installer today 9/12/2023. At risk for Blow-out. No signs of running underinflated. To my surprise - they Identified that the three other tires are show similar sidewall cracking emerging. Pictures a...
I was driving my 2015vVolkswagen Passat and noticed that the airbag light came on without any prior warning. It's not showing for a recall but a couple years ago Volkswagen fixed something on the car pertaining to the airbag. The horn , none of the control buttons on the steering when work
Failed part: Clock spring. Yes, the work was appropriately installed. This is my fourth replacement within less than 100k miles. No additional inspections as of yet. No warning lights, just a faint click coming from the steering wheels while making turns two days prior to hearing a snapping nois...
Failed part: Clock spring. Yes, the work was appropriately installed. This is my fourth replacement within less than 100k miles. No additional inspections as of yet. No warning lights, just a faint click coming from the steering wheels while making turns two days prior to hearing a snapping nois...
Failed part: Clock spring. Yes, the work was appropriately installed. This is my fourth replacement within less than 100k miles. No additional inspections as of yet. No warning lights, just a faint click coming from the steering wheels while making turns two days prior to hearing a snapping nois...
Rear coil spring is broken. Normal driving conditions and we noticed a significant vibration. Upon inspection of rear suspension we found a broken rear coil spring. I researched this issue and found that VW recalled several other 2015 models for rear coil springs breaking. This is a major safety is...
I have no heat on the passenger side of the vehicle from any of the vents. The windshield would ice up due to this. The drivers side works fine. This car does not have Climatronic. It has manual controls. I have been told the heater core is clogging by my mechanic. This is a 2015. VW extended the wa...
Rear back left light keeps going out. Could be an electrical issue. I have had to change light 5 times. The rear left back light blinker keeps going out.
Rear back left light keeps going out. Could be an electrical issue. I have had to change light 5 times. The rear left back light blinker keeps going out.
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was unable to immediately restart the vehicle. After several attempts, the vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. After parking th...
Mileage: 3,500
Engine cylinder number one piston broke while driving. Vehicle has only 91,000 miles on it and now entire engine needs replacing. Ironically, it was taken to a VW dealership only a few weeks ago for normal servicing, and no problems detected.
Heater core big problem on 2015 vw passat Early models from 2012 to 2014 have a recall on heater core, and they have extended warranty. But problem still occurs on 2015 models, but still no recall or covered warranty, big problem and constantly Heater core broking
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the defroster failed and became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the heate...
Mileage: 113,000
Mice and rodents just love eating various electrical wires, vacuum lines, diesel fuel lines (both from tank to engine & return lines), etc. Never once had any animals issues with my other vehicles. Discovered that VWoA thought it would be a brilliant idea to use Soy in the manufacturing of electri...
Mice and rodents just love eating various electrical wires, vacuum lines, diesel fuel lines (both from tank to engine & return lines), etc. Never once had any animals issues with my other vehicles. Discovered that VWoA thought it would be a brilliant idea to use Soy in the manufacturing of electri...
Mice and rodents just love eating various electrical wires, vacuum lines, diesel fuel lines (both from tank to engine & return lines), etc. Never once had any animals issues with my other vehicles. Discovered that VWoA thought it would be a brilliant idea to use Soy in the manufacturing of electri...
The Clock Spring issue that was recalled on 2012-2014 Passat's occurred on my vehicle which was manufactured July 2014 as a 2015. The car only has 60k miles on it. Clicking while turning the wheel, no steering wheel controls work and air bag light is on meaning it will not deploy and my vehicle will...
Clockspring is bad as noted by many other owners. Airbag light is lit and horn doesn’t work
I purchased this car from what I believed was a private individual for my 15 year old daughter as her first car. This individual knew the purpose of this sale and was accutely aware that a new driver would be the primary driver. Before allowing her to drive this car, I had a detailed safety and cond...
I purchased this car from what I believed was a private individual for my 15 year old daughter as her first car. This individual knew the purpose of this sale and was accutely aware that a new driver would be the primary driver. Before allowing her to drive this car, I had a detailed safety and cond...
I purchased this car from what I believed was a private individual for my 15 year old daughter as her first car. This individual knew the purpose of this sale and was accutely aware that a new driver would be the primary driver. Before allowing her to drive this car, I had a detailed safety and cond...
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving 5 mph and making a left turn, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road of oncoming traffic. The contact placed the vehicle into park and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additi...
Mileage: 79,000
Power brakes are not functional on startup when cold -- brake pedal is very stiff and takes a lot of pedal pressure to stop the car from moving while exiting driveway. Generally, braking improves within a minute or two of driving, but sudden stops in this condition are difficult and unsafe. The ...
Power brakes are not functional on startup when cold -- brake pedal is very stiff and takes a lot of pedal pressure to stop the car from moving while exiting driveway. Generally, braking improves within a minute or two of driving, but sudden stops in this condition are difficult and unsafe. The ...
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated his wife was unable to insert the key into the ignition to start the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed the...
Mileage: 64,000
In a multi-vehicle rear end collision, the airbags in the vehicle did not deploy. My vehicle was totaled and I sustained medical injuries.
Drivers airbag and horn do not work. According to VW it's due to a defective clock spring. The problem has existed since February 2022 and we still cannot get it fixed. According to VW the part is on back order. The car is available for inspection upon request. This creates a significant safet...
Fractured rear coil spring on a 2015 Volkswagen Passat Limited. There is a current recall, 42J5, for various VW's from 2015 to 2019, but not for the Passat. NHTSA Campaign #19V188000 should cover rear coil springs in all VW"s for the years listed. Same defect, same dangers. I have the coil spring ...
The clockspring on my 2015 Passat went out at the beginning of July. The part is on major backorder and I was told that it won't be in for at minimum a year. I do not have an airbag, a horn, or access to any of the controls on the steering wheel. My local dealership was of no assistance. There was n...
The clock spring has broken again. The clock spring had been replaced on this vehicle in spring 2020, it is currently summer 2022. The vehicle currently has approximately 162,000 miles. I am concerned because the VW dealers state that there is a nationwide back order on this part, with people waiti...
The clock spring has broken again. The clock spring had been replaced on this vehicle in spring 2020, it is currently summer 2022. The vehicle currently has approximately 162,000 miles. I am concerned because the VW dealers state that there is a nationwide back order on this part, with people waiti...
The clock spring has broken again. The clock spring had been replaced on this vehicle in spring 2020, it is currently summer 2022. The vehicle currently has approximately 162,000 miles. I am concerned because the VW dealers state that there is a nationwide back order on this part, with people waiti...
The defroster failed to keep the windshield fog free. The dealer said the heater core was plugged up and we replaced it now a year and a half later we have the same thing the heater core plugged up. We have not had an accident yet but have come close.
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V014000 (Air Bags) however, the contact stated that the part to do the recall repair was available; however, the dealer and the manufacturer denied the repair due to a breathalyzer being installe...
Hello, Airbag light on, horn doesn't work, volume control on steering wheel doesn't work, clicking when turning steering wheel. Huge safety issue with the airbag and horn not functioning at all! Cannot get pass Massachusetts inspection in its current state and have reached out to the dealer. Car...
Hello, Airbag light on, horn doesn't work, volume control on steering wheel doesn't work, clicking when turning steering wheel. Huge safety issue with the airbag and horn not functioning at all! Cannot get pass Massachusetts inspection in its current state and have reached out to the dealer. Car...
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, he heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for a tire rotation, the dealer informed the contact that the front dr...
Mileage: 124,000
noise coming from front suspension , brakes sticking once moving from a complete stop and reversing out of park.
The airbag on the driver's side, along with the horn and buttons on the steering wheel do not work. The VW dealership has looked at the car and said it needs a new clock spring, and that it is on back order with no estimation of arrival. The car is unsafe to drive and both the VW dealership and VW...
The airbag on the driver's side, along with the horn and buttons on the steering wheel do not work. The VW dealership has looked at the car and said it needs a new clock spring, and that it is on back order with no estimation of arrival. The car is unsafe to drive and both the VW dealership and VW...
The clockspring has failed. It was identified by Safford VW in Fredericksburg in March 3 2022 because of the airbag light illuminating. I was told the clockspring part is on national backorder and given my car back. The Horn does not work, the airbag light is on, the airbags would not function in ...
The clockspring has failed. It was identified by Safford VW in Fredericksburg in March 3 2022 because of the airbag light illuminating. I was told the clockspring part is on national backorder and given my car back. The Horn does not work, the airbag light is on, the airbags would not function in ...
Clockspring broke so no airbag and the dealership won’t fix it and it’s under warranty.
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clockspring needed to be replaced; however, the clock...
Mileage: 167,000
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clockspring needed to be replaced; however, the clock...
Mileage: 167,000
Clockspring broke when making a turn in the drive-thru pharmacy. Loud pop, then lost all power to steering wheel. Horn does not work, none of the controls work and the airbag is not guaranteed to work. Car has been at dealership for 5 months waiting for a repair. No ETA for 5 months now....
Clockspring broke when making a turn in the drive-thru pharmacy. Loud pop, then lost all power to steering wheel. Horn does not work, none of the controls work and the airbag is not guaranteed to work. Car has been at dealership for 5 months waiting for a repair. No ETA for 5 months now....
The car consumes one quart of oil per week. Also, the Electronic Stabilization Control and ABS cause the car to sputter and stop. This happened in 2019 and now it is happening again in 2022.
The car have received the airbag replacement per the takata airbag recall approximately 2 years ago, as of Jan 29 2022, the clock spring has failed shortly after hearing the crunching sounds as I steered the vehicle. immediately airbag light came on, horn and steering wheel buttons wont work at all....
While at the dealership for other emission related warranty items, the vehicle clock spring broke which disabled the driver side air bag, the horn and other steering wheel related controls. This occurred in late December 2021. The replacement part was on back order with no definitive delivery date p...
While at the dealership for other emission related warranty items, the vehicle clock spring broke which disabled the driver side air bag, the horn and other steering wheel related controls. This occurred in late December 2021. The replacement part was on back order with no definitive delivery date p...
During a left hand turn a loud "pop" occurred in the steering wheel while illuminated the Air Bag error light and disabled the horn and all steering wheel controls. I called Volkswagen about the errors and was transferred around on phone system, hung up on while transferring, message left with no co...
During a left hand turn a loud "pop" occurred in the steering wheel while illuminated the Air Bag error light and disabled the horn and all steering wheel controls. I called Volkswagen about the errors and was transferred around on phone system, hung up on while transferring, message left with no co...
During a left hand turn a loud "pop" occurred in the steering wheel while illuminated the Air Bag error light and disabled the horn and all steering wheel controls. I called Volkswagen about the errors and was transferred around on phone system, hung up on while transferring, message left with no co...
The clock spring in my VW Passat has failed twice, leaving my horn and drivers side airbag inoperable. By not having an airbag and horn creates a safety hazard to myself as the driver if I were to be involved in a head on collision and the other drivers as I cannot notify them via a honk of the horn...
PART OF TAKATA AIR BAG. AIR BAG LIGHTS ON IN DASH. VEHICLE LISTED FOR AIRBAG RECALL. BUT NOT WHEN ITYPE IN VIN. RECEIVED AIR BAG SETTLEMENT LETTER BUT WHEN I GO TO REGISTER, RECALL ONLY GOES TO 2010 VW PASSAT. AS STATED 2015 PASSAT IS LISTED FOR AIR BAG RECALL
There was a prior recall for airbags, which was supposedly fixed, however it is doing the same thing as it did before it was fixed.
Clockspring has failed causing my airbag light to come on. This is a common safety problem for these cars.
Steering wheel controls, such as volume control, song control, Bord computer control stopped working, Airbag light came on. As turning steering wheel a clicking sound is heard and the horn doesn’t work. Basically any electronic control and connection from steering wheel to steering shaft includi...
The door lock : latches fails in freezing weather. All the door latches are frozen. Doors will sometimes open, but then the door will not shut.
CATASTROPHIC SAFETY ISSUE MANY of the warning lights on the instrument cluster are illuminated. These include: * ABS is steadily illuminated. * Airbag is steadily illuminated. * The speedometer is not functioning showing "0" so I can't tell how fast I'm going. * The steering system indicator lig...
CATASTROPHIC SAFETY ISSUE MANY of the warning lights on the instrument cluster are illuminated. These include: * ABS is steadily illuminated. * Airbag is steadily illuminated. * The speedometer is not functioning showing "0" so I can't tell how fast I'm going. * The steering system indicator lig...
CATASTROPHIC SAFETY ISSUE MANY of the warning lights on the instrument cluster are illuminated. These include: * ABS is steadily illuminated. * Airbag is steadily illuminated. * The speedometer is not functioning showing "0" so I can't tell how fast I'm going. * The steering system indicator lig...
A coolant issue related with an TDi engine clogged my heater and the car is frosting from inside. There are many Passat owners that have or has the same issue and VW even made an extended warranty buletin for the 2012-2014 Passats, Now, the 2015 suffers from the same issue and they want to charge ...
Clock Spring failure in June 2020. Vehicle's mileage was 133,390 therefore out of recall warranty by 13K miles. Paid $330.00 to dealer to have clock spring replaced on 6/18/20. A year later, on 6/20/21 the clock spring has once again failed and the dealer is indicating that the clock spring repair i...
The car went 8 blocks 35mph the engine started shaking, I was stopping at the red light the car surging forward with my foot on brake engine still shaking. This all happened in 3 minutes. No lights on dashboard, the rpm dropped from 2,000 to 1,000 and then everything was ok.
The car went 8 blocks 35mph the engine started shaking, I was stopping at the red light the car surging forward with my foot on brake engine still shaking. This all happened in 3 minutes. No lights on dashboard, the rpm dropped from 2,000 to 1,000 and then everything was ok.
The car went 8 blocks 35mph the engine started shaking, I was stopping at the red light the car surging forward with my foot on brake engine still shaking. This all happened in 3 minutes. No lights on dashboard, the rpm dropped from 2,000 to 1,000 and then everything was ok.
Engine time chain skipped. Fuel rail leak from regulator(dangerous to drive as it can catch on fire). Suspension problem car shakes over 40mph(alignment and balance did not help), problem due to coils or other components. Mechanic shop checked car and they denied to work on it due to fuel recall.
Engine time chain skipped. Fuel rail leak from regulator(dangerous to drive as it can catch on fire). Suspension problem car shakes over 40mph(alignment and balance did not help), problem due to coils or other components. Mechanic shop checked car and they denied to work on it due to fuel recall.
Engine time chain skipped. Fuel rail leak from regulator(dangerous to drive as it can catch on fire). Suspension problem car shakes over 40mph(alignment and balance did not help), problem due to coils or other components. Mechanic shop checked car and they denied to work on it due to fuel recall.
The oil light/message comes on, the engine burns oil excessively about 1 quart every 1,000 miles or so. Our biggest fear is that this will continue to get worse and the engine may seize up at some point due to this issue and cause a loss of power and/or a severe accident for us or anyone operating o...
The oil light/message comes on, the engine burns oil excessively about 1 quart every 1,000 miles or so. Our biggest fear is that this will continue to get worse and the engine may seize up at some point due to this issue and cause a loss of power and/or a severe accident for us or anyone operating o...
MY AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING HAS WENT OUT AND NOW MY HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK . NOTHING ON MY STEERING WHEEL WORK
The key gets stuck in the ignition (about 1 out of 4 times) when put into park. This is dangerous as it does not allow the driver to safely exit the vehicle without the risk of damage, theft, a perpetrator could hide in the vehicle to prey on the driver as it is unlocked. After researching, I see...
ABS module failure at 56,000 miles. Warning lights illuminated on dashboard are ABS, brakes, stability control, tire pressure and airbags. Local VW dealer inspected and confirmed failure of ABS module.
Rear passenger side wheel area started making a lot of noise. After tire was taken off, found rear coil spring broken and dislodged from proper location. Then looked at drivers side rear coil spring and it was still in proper location but broken. Found replacement part which also fit VW Beetle and ...
On May 4th 2021 start button was replaced. While driving back the car from the dealer, car started to idle violently. Same thing happened the next day. So I drove it to the dealer. Service Manager requested a mechanic to drive the car around and this time we could not reproduce the problem. Instead ...
On May 4th 2021 start button was replaced. While driving back the car from the dealer, car started to idle violently. Same thing happened the next day. So I drove it to the dealer. Service Manager requested a mechanic to drive the car around and this time we could not reproduce the problem. Instead ...
After a brake job with the replacement of brake fluid, the brake pedal is soft even after re-bleeding. Two methods were used, pressurized and new fluid fed through the reservoir tank and then manually with two people replacing the fluid in the reservoir. Working on resolution. First brake replace...
Steering wheel controls, such as volume control, song control stopped working. As well as airbag light came on. Then a week later heard clicking while turning steering wheel and noticed horn doesn’t work as well.
For about 2 years my vehicle has been vibrating at the steering wheel. I have replaced the tires twice, have done multiple tire balances, rotations, road force tests, alignments, and have requested multiple inspections of all components associated with the steering assembly. All possible solutions h...
For about 2 years my vehicle has been vibrating at the steering wheel. I have replaced the tires twice, have done multiple tire balances, rotations, road force tests, alignments, and have requested multiple inspections of all components associated with the steering assembly. All possible solutions h...
For about 2 years my vehicle has been vibrating at the steering wheel. I have replaced the tires twice, have done multiple tire balances, rotations, road force tests, alignments, and have requested multiple inspections of all components associated with the steering assembly. All possible solutions h...
AC NOT WORKING UNDER 70K MILES
Mileage: 70,000
I TOOK MY VW IN AT 90000 AND IT WAS IN NEED OF A STEERING CLOCK SPRING, HERE I AM 30K MI LATER AND GUESS WHAT. I AM TOLD THIS IS NORMAL BUT I THINK HE SAME BREATH THE MANGER TELLS THE OTHER CUSTOMER NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT THAT IT WAS ONLY 2015S . 400 BUCKS LATER !!! AND THAT WAS HALF. HOW IS THIS NOT...
Mileage: 126,003
I TOOK MY VW IN AT 90000 AND IT WAS IN NEED OF A STEERING CLOCK SPRING, HERE I AM 30K MI LATER AND GUESS WHAT. I AM TOLD THIS IS NORMAL BUT I THINK HE SAME BREATH THE MANGER TELLS THE OTHER CUSTOMER NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT THAT IT WAS ONLY 2015S . 400 BUCKS LATER !!! AND THAT WAS HALF. HOW IS THIS NOT...
Mileage: 126,003
I TOOK MY VW IN AT 90000 AND IT WAS IN NEED OF A STEERING CLOCK SPRING, HERE I AM 30K MI LATER AND GUESS WHAT. I AM TOLD THIS IS NORMAL BUT I THINK HE SAME BREATH THE MANGER TELLS THE OTHER CUSTOMER NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT THAT IT WAS ONLY 2015S . 400 BUCKS LATER !!! AND THAT WAS HALF. HOW IS THIS NOT...
Mileage: 126,003
MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ALL OF A SUDDEN IS 'BROKEN' REQUIRING A $400 REPAIR. I DON'T REALLY EVER PASSENGERS IN MY CAR. IS THIS NORMAL?
Mileage: 53,000
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM EMPIRE AUTO USED. I HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE HORN AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A RECALL ON THE CLOCKSPRING. I DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER ITSELF FOR THE SERVICE. THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACE LIKE 3 TIMES ALREADY. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT IT KEEPS H...
Mileage: 67,000
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM EMPIRE AUTO USED. I HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE HORN AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A RECALL ON THE CLOCKSPRING. I DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER ITSELF FOR THE SERVICE. THE PART HAS BEEN REPLACE LIKE 3 TIMES ALREADY. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT IT KEEPS H...
Mileage: 67,000
CAR IS BURNING EXCESSIVE OIL WITHIN 3,000 MILES AFTER OIL CHANGE
Mileage: 160,000
STEERING WHEEL STARTED MAKING TICKING NOISES AROUND 35K MILES. ROUGHLY 36K MILES THE AIR BAG ERROR LIGHT CAME ON. ROUGHLY 38K MILES HORN AND ALL STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS LOST POWER. CLOCK SPRING PROBLEM OBVIOUSLY. IM TOLD THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FROM 2010 TO 2014 MODELS. WELL OBVIOUSLY THE ISSUE WAS...
Mileage: 38,000
STEERING WHEEL STARTED MAKING TICKING NOISES AROUND 35K MILES. ROUGHLY 36K MILES THE AIR BAG ERROR LIGHT CAME ON. ROUGHLY 38K MILES HORN AND ALL STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS LOST POWER. CLOCK SPRING PROBLEM OBVIOUSLY. IM TOLD THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FROM 2010 TO 2014 MODELS. WELL OBVIOUSLY THE ISSUE WAS...
Mileage: 38,000
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AT DRIVETIME IN PITTSBURGH (NORTH HILLS) WITH 36,000 MILES. THE ENGINE HAD A LOUD SOUND FROM THE MOMENT THAT I TOOK IT OFF THE LOT. I WAS TOLD "THAT IS HOW VWS SOUND". PROGRESSIVELY IT HAS GOT WORSE, NOW I HAVE AN ESTIMATE TO REPLACE A TIMING CHAIN AND CAMSHAFT WITH ONLY 82,987...
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN MY DAUGHTER HEARD LOUD SNAP AND CAR REAR END STARTED TO SAG
Mileage: 108,361
WHILE TURNING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT A SLOW SPEED I FELT A STIFFNESS IN THE TURNING WHEEL FOLLOWED BY A CRUNCH AND THE AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT ILLUMINATING. HORN IS NOT OPERATIONAL EITHER IN ADDITION TO OTHER STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS.
Mileage: 57,000
WHILE TURNING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT A SLOW SPEED I FELT A STIFFNESS IN THE TURNING WHEEL FOLLOWED BY A CRUNCH AND THE AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT ILLUMINATING. HORN IS NOT OPERATIONAL EITHER IN ADDITION TO OTHER STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS.
Mileage: 57,000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 15V705000, MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 23R1 PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD BY MANY MECHANICS THE BRAKE ISSUES OR SOFTNESS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING IS DUE TO A FAULTY BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. CAR HAS 49K MILES. SPENT MORE THAN 1500.00 ON BRAKE NEW BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS, AS WELL BR...
Mileage: 49,000
DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR BECOMES LOOSE AND A LOUD WHISTLING SOUND IS MADE WHEN DRIVING OVER 30 MILES PER HOUR. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AS IT JUST STARTED HAPPENING A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR AS A CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE. THE DEALER TOLD ME THE WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER IT. THE DOOR P...
Mileage: 50,000
I HAD RECENTLY SCANNED MY VEHICLE WITH A DIAGNOSTIC SCANNER BECAUSE MY WINDOW WASHERS WERE NOT SPRAYING TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD WHEN MANUALLY ACTIVATED BY THE STALK. THE CODE SHOWS A SHORT IN THE CIRCUIT SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE STALK AND THE WASHER PUMP. I TRIED REPLACING THE PUMP BUT SAME OUTCOME NO...
Mileage: 98,000
SLUGGISH, HESITATES, WILL NOT ACCELERATE UPHILL. CODES: P039B, P93AF, P03B9
SLUGGISH, HESITATES, WILL NOT ACCELERATE UPHILL. CODES: P039B, P93AF, P03B9
I I WAS IN A CAR WRECK IN MY 2015 WOLF BURG EDITION PASSAT ON JULY 16, 2020 AND MY VEHICLE RECEIVED MAJOR DAMAGES WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON WEST THOMAS STREET IN HAMMOND LOUISIANA, BUT THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AT ANY TIME! MY CAR WAS TOTALED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY. MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T PROVIDE...
Mileage: 73,313
I I WAS IN A CAR WRECK IN MY 2015 WOLF BURG EDITION PASSAT ON JULY 16, 2020 AND MY VEHICLE RECEIVED MAJOR DAMAGES WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON WEST THOMAS STREET IN HAMMOND LOUISIANA, BUT THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AT ANY TIME! MY CAR WAS TOTALED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY. MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T PROVIDE...
Mileage: 73,313
THIS IS REGARDING THE AIR CONDITIONER (AC). I PURCHASED A USED 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT FROM PEARSON CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE ON FEB.16, 2020; ODOMETER READING WAS 54454. I DID NOT TEST DRIVER THE CAR BEFORE I PURCHASED IT. THAT WAS A BIG MISTAKE. WHEN I PICKED THE CAR UP A FEW DAYS LATER, THE SALESPERSON...
TIRES: FRONT DRIVER-SIDE TIRE BLOWN, "DONUT" SPARE ON THE CAR CURRENTLY, WITH A 50 MPH SPEED LIMIT. FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE TIRE HAS A BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL. THERE ARE 2 OPEN RECALLS - ONE FOR THE AIR BAG, AND ONE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS, THAT NEED TO BE RESOLVED. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE RECALLS ADDRE...
Mileage: 31,000
TIRES: FRONT DRIVER-SIDE TIRE BLOWN, "DONUT" SPARE ON THE CAR CURRENTLY, WITH A 50 MPH SPEED LIMIT. FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE TIRE HAS A BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL. THERE ARE 2 OPEN RECALLS - ONE FOR THE AIR BAG, AND ONE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS, THAT NEED TO BE RESOLVED. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE RECALLS ADDRE...
Mileage: 31,000
TIRES: FRONT DRIVER-SIDE TIRE BLOWN, "DONUT" SPARE ON THE CAR CURRENTLY, WITH A 50 MPH SPEED LIMIT. FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE TIRE HAS A BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL. THERE ARE 2 OPEN RECALLS - ONE FOR THE AIR BAG, AND ONE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS, THAT NEED TO BE RESOLVED. I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE RECALLS ADDRE...
Mileage: 31,000
THE EPA & CARB REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS TO MY DIESEL VEHICLE THAT ON READING THE TECHNICAL DETAILS IN THE REQUIRED PAPERWORK, MY VEHICLE ACTUALLY POLLUTES SLIGHTLY MORE AFTER THE FIX! LESS MILEAGE, LESS POWER, POLLUTES SLIGHTLY MORE. CONTACTED EPA & CARB MANY TIMES TO ASK THEM TO EXPLAIN THE EMISSIO...
Mileage: 45,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VALLEY AUTO WORLD VOLKSWAGEN (3810 SYCAMORE DAIRY RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28303) W...
Mileage: 91,344
HAVE AN AIR BAG ERROR COMING UP ON DASH. AT THE SAME TIME THIS HAPPENED ALL OF THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL HAVE STOPPED WORKING. VEHICLES HORN DOES NOT WORK NOW AS WELL ON THE STEERING WHEEL.
Mileage: 44,000
HAVE AN AIR BAG ERROR COMING UP ON DASH. AT THE SAME TIME THIS HAPPENED ALL OF THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL HAVE STOPPED WORKING. VEHICLES HORN DOES NOT WORK NOW AS WELL ON THE STEERING WHEEL.
Mileage: 44,000
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 2015 VW PASSAT AND CAR WAS OPERATING FINE UNTIL TURNING LEFT ONTO COUNTY HIGHWAY OFF OF STATE HIGHWAY. AFTER TURNING, CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF GEAR IT WAS IN; THE ENGINE JUST REVVED HIGHER RPMS. TOP SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE INTERSECTION SHE WAS TURNING AT IS ...
Mileage: 120,000
I WAS DRIVING ON FLAT PAVED ROAD AT SPEED OF 25-30 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE RPM SURGED FROM 1 TO 4, ENGINE REVVED, MADE LOUD HIGH PITCH WHINE FOR SEVERAL MINS. I WAS NOT ACCELERATING, ONLY FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE AHEAD. I WAS GOING TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION, WHEN THIS STOPPED & ...
Mileage: 40,000
I WAS DRIVING ON FLAT PAVED ROAD AT SPEED OF 25-30 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE RPM SURGED FROM 1 TO 4, ENGINE REVVED, MADE LOUD HIGH PITCH WHINE FOR SEVERAL MINS. I WAS NOT ACCELERATING, ONLY FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE AHEAD. I WAS GOING TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION, WHEN THIS STOPPED & ...
Mileage: 40,000
AT SPEED OF OVER 65MPH. STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO VIBRATE WITHIN 10MINUTES OF DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. KEEP RETURNING TO THE DEALER WHICH SAYS THEY HAVE DONE ALL THEY CAN THAT SHOULD HAVE CORRECT THE PROBLEM. BUT AFTER THEY HAVE TRIED FOR OVER 4 TIMES TO CORRECT IT. THE ISSUE STILL THERE.
AT SPEED OF OVER 65MPH. STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO VIBRATE WITHIN 10MINUTES OF DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. KEEP RETURNING TO THE DEALER WHICH SAYS THEY HAVE DONE ALL THEY CAN THAT SHOULD HAVE CORRECT THE PROBLEM. BUT AFTER THEY HAVE TRIED FOR OVER 4 TIMES TO CORRECT IT. THE ISSUE STILL THERE.
TRANSMISSION LEAKING MAJOR CAR RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHILE IN DRIVE WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ROUGH IDLING. CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THERE'S BUSY TRAFFIC ON MAJOR SIDE STREET AND YOU NOT PAYING ATTENTION
Mileage: 82,000
TRANSMISSION LEAKING MAJOR CAR RANDOMLY SHUT OFF WHILE IN DRIVE WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ROUGH IDLING. CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THERE'S BUSY TRAFFIC ON MAJOR SIDE STREET AND YOU NOT PAYING ATTENTION
Mileage: 82,000
HEATER NOT HEATING AS SHOULD. HEATER CORE SEEMS TO PLUGGED, SIMILAR TO TSB 80-15-04 ON EARLIER MODELS. VW DOES NOT HAVE A TSB OR CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS. THIS COULD IMPACT VISIBILITY IN THE WINTER TIME.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT EQUIPPED WITH VREDESTEIN QUATRAC TIRES, SIZE: 215/55R17 (NA). WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACED THE TIRE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, T...
Mileage: 60,000
HORN, STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS, POWER STEERING AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG ARE NOT WORKING AS A RESULT OF A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING.
Mileage: 90,000
HORN, STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS, POWER STEERING AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG ARE NOT WORKING AS A RESULT OF A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING.
Mileage: 90,000
HORN, STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS, POWER STEERING AND DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG ARE NOT WORKING AS A RESULT OF A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING.
Mileage: 90,000
TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT INSERT INTO THE IGNITION. CAMELBACK VOLKSWAGEN (1499 E CAMELBACK RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85014, (602) 648-9181) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE IGNITION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE ...
Mileage: 45,000
ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE STOPPED WORKING WHILE THE CAR WAS MOVING. THE FIRST INSTANCE, THE CAR STALLED WHILE MOVING AT 5MPH ON AN EXPRESSWAY EXIT RAMP. IT RESTARTED AFTER 30 MINUTES (BLOCKING TRAFFIC FOR THAT PERIOD OF TIME). WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART, THE MOTOR WOULD TURN OVER, BUT...
Mileage: 41,000
TAKATA RECALL. TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BURNS TO BOTH ARMS AND UPPER RIGHT SIDE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATT...
Mileage: 50,000
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V014000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. VOLKSWAGEN OF MACON (4786 RIVERSIDE DR, MACON, GA 3121...
MY DPF SENSORS MELTED WHILE DRIVING, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO CRASH AS THE CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING SPEED LIMIT (70MPH) AND SUDDENLY WENT DOWN TO 45MPH. DEALER REPLACED SENSORS, BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED.
Mileage: 70,000
MY HEATER CORE IS BAD. THERE WAS A PREVIOUS RECALL ON OLDER PASSAT MODELS, BUT FOR 2015 IT IS NOT INCLUDED. I HAD TO PAY $871 TO HAVE MY HEATER CORE REPLACED, AS IT STARTED TO LEAK COOLANT IN MY CAR. ONE OF THE HOSES GOING TO MY FIREWALL ALSO BUSTED, SO IT HAD TO BE CHANGED. THE CAR WAS LEAKIN...
Mileage: 82,500
CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. ALMOST CAUSED CRASH, AS I WAS ACCELERATING AND SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WITH CARS COMING. CAR WOULD NOT REV OVER 2K RPM, AND TOOK ABOUT 2 MINUTES TO GET TO 45MPH. DEALER DIAGNOSED CAR AND SAID HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WAS BAD. THEY CHANGED THAT, FUEL FILTER, AND CLE...
Mileage: 70,000
CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. ALMOST CAUSED CRASH, AS I WAS ACCELERATING AND SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WITH CARS COMING. CAR WOULD NOT REV OVER 2K RPM, AND TOOK ABOUT 2 MINUTES TO GET TO 45MPH. DEALER DIAGNOSED CAR AND SAID HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WAS BAD. THEY CHANGED THAT, FUEL FILTER, AND CLE...
Mileage: 70,000
TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A TAKATA RECALL NOTICE RECENTLY FOR MY 2015 VW PASSAT. I AM CURRENTLY A DOD CIVILIAN WORKING AND LIVING IN GERMANY. WHEN I MOVED HERE 2 YEARS AGO FOR MY JOB I SHIPPED MY CAR WHICH DID NOT HAVE A RECALL PLACED ON IT AT THE TIME. WHEN I RECEIVED THE NOTICE I CONTACTED VW CUS...
TAKATA RECALL. I TRIED TO DO FACTORY RECALL AIRBAG, BUT MY AIRBAG MODULE IS NOT WORKING. THE DEALER DOESN'T/CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. AIRBAG INDICATOR SOMETIMES BLINKS AND SOMETIMES DOESN’T. MY VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT IS 2015.
Mileage: 63,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED ON ITS OWN. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A RED LIGHT, THE FRONT TIRES SPUN AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. AFTER A WHILE, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DR...
Mileage: 64,583
FRONTAL AIRBAG INFLATOR NOT REPLACE BEFORE OR AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT FOR HEADLIGHTS NOT ADDRESSED BEFORE OR AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE.
FRONTAL AIRBAG INFLATOR NOT REPLACE BEFORE OR AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT FOR HEADLIGHTS NOT ADDRESSED BEFORE OR AFTER PURCHASE OF VEHICLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO INSERT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VOLKSWAGEN OF NEW PORT RICHEY (4719 US-19, NEW PORT RICHE...
Mileage: 55,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOT OF UNUSUAL NOISES COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEANING TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOX VALLEY VOLKSWAGEN ...
Mileage: 17,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOT OF UNUSUAL NOISES COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEANING TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOX VALLEY VOLKSWAGEN ...
Mileage: 17,000
I RECENTLY FACED AN ISSUE WITH MY VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2015 WITH THE SUSPENSIONS MAKING CLANKING NOISE. I HAD IT CHECKED WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THE ISSUE TURNED OUT TO BE BROKEN COIL SPRINGS ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE. I HAVE OWN THIS CAR FOR THREE AND A HALF YEARS, BUT ONLY HAVE 16K MILES ON IT. I RARELY ...
Mileage: 16,015
CAR WAS OFF AND PARKED. CAN'T GET KEY INTO IGNITION. STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. IGNITION ISSUES SEEM TO BE COMMON IN VW'S
Mileage: 73,000
I DON'T DRIVE MY CAR OFTEN AS I WORK FROM HOME AND TRAVEL OUT OF TOWN ALL THE TIME. I ONLY HAVE 16K MILES ON MY CAR DESPITE OF OWNING IT FOR 3 AND A HALF YEARS. RECENTLY, THE CHECK ENGINE SIGN SHOWED UP ON THE DASHBOARD. THE ISSUE CAME OUT TO BE WITH THE FAILED BANK 1 OXYGEN SENSOR 1. IT'S PRETTY RA...
UPDATE JUNE 2019 - NOW MY CAR HAS 53,000 MILES. MY REPLACED CLOCK SPRING HAS FAILED AGAIN. NO HORN, OR STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. THIS IS 8 MONTHS/10 MILES AFTER I HAD IT REPLACED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I AM REQUESTING THAT DOT NHTSA INVESTIGATE A SAFETY ISSUE WITH CLOCK S...
Mileage: 53,200
UPDATE JUNE 2019 - NOW MY CAR HAS 53,000 MILES. MY REPLACED CLOCK SPRING HAS FAILED AGAIN. NO HORN, OR STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. THIS IS 8 MONTHS/10 MILES AFTER I HAD IT REPLACED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I AM REQUESTING THAT DOT NHTSA INVESTIGATE A SAFETY ISSUE WITH CLOCK S...
Mileage: 53,200
UPDATE JUNE 2019 - NOW MY CAR HAS 53,000 MILES. MY REPLACED CLOCK SPRING HAS FAILED AGAIN. NO HORN, OR STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. THIS IS 8 MONTHS/10 MILES AFTER I HAD IT REPLACED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I AM REQUESTING THAT DOT NHTSA INVESTIGATE A SAFETY ISSUE WITH CLOCK S...
Mileage: 53,200
ON THE WAY TO THE AIRPORT PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFICS. I HEARD A POUND NOICE AND MY WHOLE CAR VIBRATED. IT WAS LIKE A STING LOUD AND TENSION FILLED. WHEN WE CAME BACK TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND MY DEALERSHIP THEY SAY IT'S A COIL SPRING. IVE FOUND RECALLS ON THE VW 2015-2019 BUT NOT THE PASSAT. WELL...
Mileage: 59,000
I AM NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH MY VEHICLE, I AM CURRENTLY STATION IN GERMANY AND THERE IS NOT A DEALERSHIP THAT CAN REPLACE THE AIRBAG. MY CONCERN IS THAT IF SOMETHING HAPPENS WHILE MY WIFE AND FAMILY IS IN THE CAR AND THERE IS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE AIRBAG, IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, IS THERE A...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MAGUIRE VOLKSWAGEN OF ITHICA (LOCATED AT 370 ELMIRA RD, ITHACA, NY 14850, (607) 257-1515) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR PASSE...
Mileage: 68,000
I EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE THAT THE 2012-2013 MODEL PASSATS EXPERIENCED IN THAT THE LOW BEAM DIED MULTIPLE TIMES. I HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER THREE TIMES AFTER THE ORIGINAL OWNER REPLACED IT ONCE. I TOOK IT TO A VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP AND THEY FINALLY FIGURED OUT THE ROO...
Mileage: 19,000
I EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE THAT THE 2012-2013 MODEL PASSATS EXPERIENCED IN THAT THE LOW BEAM DIED MULTIPLE TIMES. I HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING ON THE PASSENGER THREE TIMES AFTER THE ORIGINAL OWNER REPLACED IT ONCE. I TOOK IT TO A VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP AND THEY FINALLY FIGURED OUT THE ROO...
Mileage: 19,000
PUSH TO START ENGINE FAILING TO START CAR
Mileage: 48,000
FUEL FILLER DOOR OPENS INTERMITTENTLY. NOT GOOD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FILL CAR WITH GAS, AND THE DOOR WON'T OPEN. THERE IS NO MANUAL RELEASE FOR THIS, AND YOU WOULD HAVE TO BREAK PARTS TO GET TO THE FUEL FILLER CAP.
Mileage: 50,000
FUEL FILLER DOOR OPENS INTERMITTENTLY. NOT GOOD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FILL CAR WITH GAS, AND THE DOOR WON'T OPEN. THERE IS NO MANUAL RELEASE FOR THIS, AND YOU WOULD HAVE TO BREAK PARTS TO GET TO THE FUEL FILLER CAP.
Mileage: 50,000
TIMING CHAIN SKIPPED. 82,000 MILES ON THE CAR. WHEN IT WAS STATIONARY IT WOULD NOT START.
Mileage: 82,000
I SAW THE RECALL ON THIS WEBSITE EARLIER THIS YEAR SO I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP. WHEN I ARRIVED, THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS. I ASKED IF THERE WAS A LOANER VEHICLE BECAUSE I DRIVE 100 MILES PER DAY TO WORK AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE. THEY JUST ...
TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL ON AIR BAGS DROVE HOME 3 MINUTES FROM DEALER.NEXT MORNING CAR DIES OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTION AND WILL NOT RESTART NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT 3 BLOCKS FROM HOME. DEALER SAYS THEY DID NOTHING TO ENGINE. AND WOULD CHARGE ME 175.00 TO DIAGNOSE . VW HAD THIS PROBLEM WI...
Mileage: 60,000
TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL ON AIR BAGS DROVE HOME 3 MINUTES FROM DEALER.NEXT MORNING CAR DIES OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTION AND WILL NOT RESTART NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT 3 BLOCKS FROM HOME. DEALER SAYS THEY DID NOTHING TO ENGINE. AND WOULD CHARGE ME 175.00 TO DIAGNOSE . VW HAD THIS PROBLEM WI...
Mileage: 60,000
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V014000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED. DAVID MAUS SOUTH VOLKSWAGEN (1050 LEE RD, ORLANDO, FL) AND THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT WERE ...
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PART TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR APPOINTMENT CONCERNING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V014000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM VENTURA VOLKSWAGEN (3270 PERKIN AVE, V...
CLOCK SPRING FAILURE!!! CLOCK SPRING FAILURE!!! CLOCK SPRING FAILURE!!! WHILE MOVING AND EXECUTING A RIGHT TURN A CRUNCHING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON. ALSO, THE HORN & ALL STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS/CONTROLS FAILED. THIS CAR WA...
Mileage: 49,300
CLOCK SPRING FAILURE!!! CLOCK SPRING FAILURE!!! CLOCK SPRING FAILURE!!! WHILE MOVING AND EXECUTING A RIGHT TURN A CRUNCHING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON. ALSO, THE HORN & ALL STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS/CONTROLS FAILED. THIS CAR WA...
Mileage: 49,300
CLOCK SPRING FAILURE!!! CLOCK SPRING FAILURE!!! CLOCK SPRING FAILURE!!! WHILE MOVING AND EXECUTING A RIGHT TURN A CRUNCHING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON. ALSO, THE HORN & ALL STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS/CONTROLS FAILED. THIS CAR WA...
Mileage: 49,300
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V014000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED DIEHL AUTOMOTIVE AT 724-282-8898 (LOCATED AT 258 PITTSBURGH RD, BUTLER, PA 16002) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE...
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V014000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN VOLKSWAGEN DEALER LOCATED IN HOUSTON, TEXAS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A...
LOSS OF AIRBAGS, POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FUNCTIONS, ENGINE HESITATION. INDICATOR LIGHTS ON DASH FLASH OR STAY ON STEADY INCLUDE: COIL, STEERING WHEEL, AIR BAG, ABS, IMAGE OF CAR SKIDDING, BRAKES, AND TIRE INFLATION. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK AND THE FUEL GAUGE JUST KE...
Mileage: 36,500
LOSS OF AIRBAGS, POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FUNCTIONS, ENGINE HESITATION. INDICATOR LIGHTS ON DASH FLASH OR STAY ON STEADY INCLUDE: COIL, STEERING WHEEL, AIR BAG, ABS, IMAGE OF CAR SKIDDING, BRAKES, AND TIRE INFLATION. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK AND THE FUEL GAUGE JUST KE...
Mileage: 36,500
LOSS OF AIRBAGS, POWER BRAKES, POWER STEERING, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FUNCTIONS, ENGINE HESITATION. INDICATOR LIGHTS ON DASH FLASH OR STAY ON STEADY INCLUDE: COIL, STEERING WHEEL, AIR BAG, ABS, IMAGE OF CAR SKIDDING, BRAKES, AND TIRE INFLATION. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK AND THE FUEL GAUGE JUST KE...
Mileage: 36,500
OIL CONSUMPTION. THE CAR NOW HAS ABOUT 122,000 MILES IN IT BUT AT ABOUT 1000,000 MILES THE CAR WAS DOWN 1& 1/2 QUARTS OF OIL WITHIN 5000 MILES SINCE THEN IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE. IAN NOW ADDING A QUART OF OIL AT 3,000 MILES AND THE OIL LIGHT IS COMING ON. I HAVE ONLY EVER BROUGHT THE CAR TO VW FOR ALL ...
Mileage: 122,000
TAKATA RECALL: I WANT TO VOICE MY CONCERN OVER THE POLICY OF VOLKSWAGEN NOT TO ISSUE LOANER VEHICLES TO OWNERS WITH THE TAKATA DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS. AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THEIR CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM (RCM), THEIR CONCLUSION IS THAT IT NOT A SAFETY ISSUE GRANTING T...
Mileage: 43,000
THIS FIRST WAS NOTICE WHEN CAR WAS PARKED AND STARTED TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN ITS IS TURNED. AT THE SAME TIME AS THE NOISE STARTED THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAN ON AND STAYS ON. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. VW SAID IT IS A WIRING PROBLEM FROM THE AI...
Mileage: 75,416
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V014000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. PAUL CLARK VOLKSWAGEN (12...
TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY CAR TO THE LEFT, HEARD TWO CRUNCHING TYPE SOUNDS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG ERROR LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON. I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES AN HOUR.
Mileage: 66,961
AIRBAG LIGHT ON, STEERING CONTROLS (ON STEERING WHEEL, RADIO, HORN) NO LONGER FUNCTIONING
Mileage: 112,000
AIRBAG LIGHT ON, STEERING CONTROLS (ON STEERING WHEEL, RADIO, HORN) NO LONGER FUNCTIONING
Mileage: 112,000
AIRBAG LIGHT ON, STEERING CONTROLS (ON STEERING WHEEL, RADIO, HORN) NO LONGER FUNCTIONING
Mileage: 112,000
STEERING WHEEL STARTED MAKING A CLICKING SOUND AND CONTROLS AND HORN ON THE STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER FUNCTION. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON IMMEDIATELY. CAR STARTED HAVINT THIS ISSUE WHEN FIRST STARTED AND BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE.
Mileage: 45,000
STEERING WHEEL STARTED MAKING A CLICKING SOUND AND CONTROLS AND HORN ON THE STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER FUNCTION. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON IMMEDIATELY. CAR STARTED HAVINT THIS ISSUE WHEN FIRST STARTED AND BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE.
Mileage: 45,000
STEERING WHEEL STARTED MAKING A CLICKING SOUND AND CONTROLS AND HORN ON THE STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER FUNCTION. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON IMMEDIATELY. CAR STARTED HAVINT THIS ISSUE WHEN FIRST STARTED AND BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE.
Mileage: 45,000
I WAS PARKED ON FLAT GROUND WHILE STARTING MY CAR THIS MORNING AND NOTICED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD STAYED LIGHT. THEN I NOTICED THE STEREO CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT LIGHT AND DID NOT WORK. AT WORK I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT IT COULD BE THE CLOCK SPRING. WHEN I GOT HOM...
Mileage: 47,773
I WAS PARKED ON FLAT GROUND WHILE STARTING MY CAR THIS MORNING AND NOTICED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD STAYED LIGHT. THEN I NOTICED THE STEREO CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT LIGHT AND DID NOT WORK. AT WORK I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT IT COULD BE THE CLOCK SPRING. WHEN I GOT HOM...
Mileage: 47,773
I WAS PARKED ON FLAT GROUND WHILE STARTING MY CAR THIS MORNING AND NOTICED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD STAYED LIGHT. THEN I NOTICED THE STEREO CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT LIGHT AND DID NOT WORK. AT WORK I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT IT COULD BE THE CLOCK SPRING. WHEN I GOT HOM...
Mileage: 47,773
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND ...
Mileage: 94,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND ...
Mileage: 94,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HORN DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND ...
Mileage: 94,000
THE ISSUE IS IM HAVING THAT I HAVE AN AIRBAG WARNING ON FOR A SEAT THAT NO ONE HARDLY EVERS SITS IN. IM SINGLE SO 98% OF THE TIME IM ALONE IN MY VEHICLE SO WHY WOULD THE PASSENGER SEAT BEING DISPLAYING AN ISSUE. SO, ALSO AT 66, 250 IM EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE WITH NEEDING A WATERPUMP AND THERMOSTAT W...
THE ISSUE IS IM HAVING THAT I HAVE AN AIRBAG WARNING ON FOR A SEAT THAT NO ONE HARDLY EVERS SITS IN. IM SINGLE SO 98% OF THE TIME IM ALONE IN MY VEHICLE SO WHY WOULD THE PASSENGER SEAT BEING DISPLAYING AN ISSUE. SO, ALSO AT 66, 250 IM EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE WITH NEEDING A WATERPUMP AND THERMOSTAT W...
THE ISSUE IS IM HAVING THAT I HAVE AN AIRBAG WARNING ON FOR A SEAT THAT NO ONE HARDLY EVERS SITS IN. IM SINGLE SO 98% OF THE TIME IM ALONE IN MY VEHICLE SO WHY WOULD THE PASSENGER SEAT BEING DISPLAYING AN ISSUE. SO, ALSO AT 66, 250 IM EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE WITH NEEDING A WATERPUMP AND THERMOSTAT W...
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. DURING DRIVING COMPLETE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. WILL NOT RESTART, VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME WITHIN 2000 MILES. DEALER STATES CONTAMINATED FUEL BOTH INSTANCES. FUEL WAS PURCHASED AT TWO SEPARATE GAS STATIONS EACH TIME. COSTING 7000...
Mileage: 35,000
I AM REQUESTING THAT DOT NHTSA INVESTIGATE A SAFETY ISSUE WITH CLOCK SWITCH PART ON MY 2015 VW PASSAT, WHICH CONTROLS BOTH THE AIR BAGS AND THE HORN. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN SEPT 2015. I STARTED MY CAR WITH 42,500 MILES AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A F...
Mileage: 42,500
I AM REQUESTING THAT DOT NHTSA INVESTIGATE A SAFETY ISSUE WITH CLOCK SWITCH PART ON MY 2015 VW PASSAT, WHICH CONTROLS BOTH THE AIR BAGS AND THE HORN. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN SEPT 2015. I STARTED MY CAR WITH 42,500 MILES AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A F...
Mileage: 42,500
VEHICLE JUMPING WHILE IN PARK CONCERNED WITH SEVERAL RECALLS ON LINE: 24BI FUEL SYSTEM, 72F1- SEATS AND 23R1 ENGINE RECALL
Mileage: 40,000
CLOCK SPRING FAILED. IF ACCIDENT WERE TO HAPPEN, AIRBAGS WOULDN'T DEPLOY DUE TO FAILED CLOCK SPRING. VERY FRUSTRATING TO SPEND $700 TO REPAIR THE CLOCK SPRING, CONSIDERING VW HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
Mileage: 54,000
CLOCK SPRING FAILED. IF ACCIDENT WERE TO HAPPEN, AIRBAGS WOULDN'T DEPLOY DUE TO FAILED CLOCK SPRING. VERY FRUSTRATING TO SPEND $700 TO REPAIR THE CLOCK SPRING, CONSIDERING VW HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
Mileage: 54,000
MY PREGNANT FIANCE, HER 3YR OLD SON AND I WERE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET APPROXIMATELY 35MPH. A VEHICLE CUT OFF THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME AND THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BEAKS, WHICH MADE ME SLAM ON MINE. I SLAMMED ON MY BREAKS AND IT DID NOT STOP MY VEHICLE, I TRIED TO USE MY EMERGENCY ...
Mileage: 114,000
MY PREGNANT FIANCE, HER 3YR OLD SON AND I WERE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET APPROXIMATELY 35MPH. A VEHICLE CUT OFF THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME AND THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BEAKS, WHICH MADE ME SLAM ON MINE. I SLAMMED ON MY BREAKS AND IT DID NOT STOP MY VEHICLE, I TRIED TO USE MY EMERGENCY ...
Mileage: 114,000
I WAS DRIVING MY 2015 VW PASSAT (IN EXCELLENT CONDITION) I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE SLOWLY AND AS I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL I HEARD A CRUMPLING NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS COMING FROM MY STEERING COLUMN. I STOPPED IMMEDIATE AND SUDDENLY THE DASH BOARD READ "AIRBAG ERROR". I PROCEEDED I...
Mileage: 89,000
ALL LIGHTS CAME ON AT SAME TIME, NO NOTABLE REASON GIVEN FOR ISSUE. JUST TOLD COSTS ASSOCIATED AREN'T UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALLS.
Mileage: 44,500
ALL LIGHTS CAME ON AT SAME TIME, NO NOTABLE REASON GIVEN FOR ISSUE. JUST TOLD COSTS ASSOCIATED AREN'T UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALLS.
Mileage: 44,500
ALL LIGHTS CAME ON AT SAME TIME, NO NOTABLE REASON GIVEN FOR ISSUE. JUST TOLD COSTS ASSOCIATED AREN'T UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALLS.
Mileage: 44,500
CLOCK SPRING FAILURE, AIRBAGS OFF-LINE, HORN INOPERATIVE, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INOPERATIVE
Mileage: 55,000
CLOCK SPRING FAILURE, AIRBAGS OFF-LINE, HORN INOPERATIVE, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INOPERATIVE
Mileage: 55,000
CLOCK SPRING FAILURE, AIRBAGS OFF-LINE, HORN INOPERATIVE, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INOPERATIVE
Mileage: 55,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL ENGAGED IN DRIVE. ALSO, THE ENGINE POWER CONTROL, BATTERY, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. ...
Mileage: 81,600
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL ENGAGED IN DRIVE. ALSO, THE ENGINE POWER CONTROL, BATTERY, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. ...
Mileage: 81,600
STEERING WHEEL BEGAN CLICKING WHEN BEING TURNED. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. HORN AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING. APPEARS TO BE A FAILED CLOCK SPRING.
Mileage: 46,000
STEERING WHEEL BEGAN CLICKING WHEN BEING TURNED. AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. HORN AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ARE NOT WORKING. APPEARS TO BE A FAILED CLOCK SPRING.
Mileage: 46,000
I PURCHASED A VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT DIESEL AND DECIDED TO KEEP IT EVEN AFTER THE WHOLE DIESEL SCANDAL. TWO MONTHS AFTER THE SECOND PART OF THE "FIX" MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON SO I DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE MY WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED THROUGH THE WHOLE DIESEL LAWSUIT. I WAS TOLD THAT...
THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IN A FLAT LOT WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THAT MY AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON, AS WELL AS MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS FOR THE STEREO DID NOT WORK. UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED A CLICKING COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING. I SPOKE WITH A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME ABOUT THE...
Mileage: 73,000
AT AROUND 47,000 MILES I BEGAN HEARING A CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL. AFTER A DAY OR TWO OF THIS MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST FUNCTION OF MY HORN AND FOUND THAT OUT WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN SOME ONE WAS MERGING INTO MY LANE WITHOUT CHECKING TO SEE IF IT WAS CLEAR. ...
Mileage: 47,000
AT AROUND 47,000 MILES I BEGAN HEARING A CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL. AFTER A DAY OR TWO OF THIS MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I LOST FUNCTION OF MY HORN AND FOUND THAT OUT WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN SOME ONE WAS MERGING INTO MY LANE WITHOUT CHECKING TO SEE IF IT WAS CLEAR. ...
Mileage: 47,000
PURCHASED NEW ATLAS TIRE FROM AN AUTHORIZED ATLAS TIRE DEALER. ONCE TIRES WERE MOUNTED AND BALANCED, THERE WAS A SLIGHT VIBRATION AROUND 70 MPH. THE TIRE WAS THEN RE-BALANCED AND HAD PRESSURE APPLIED. IT WAS FOUND THE TIRE TO HAVE A THIN SIDE WALL CAUSING THE TIRE NOT TO BALANCE AND PUTTING THE DRI...
Mileage: 62,000
THERE WAS A NOISE LIKE A OVERTIGHTENED SPRING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEED. RIGHT AFTERWARDS, THE HORN AS WELL AS STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS FOR AUDIO AND PHONE STOPPED WORKING. LATER THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN DASH. POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE CLOCK SPRING. FAILED AT 59,600 ...
Mileage: 59,600
THERE WAS A NOISE LIKE A OVERTIGHTENED SPRING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEED. RIGHT AFTERWARDS, THE HORN AS WELL AS STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS FOR AUDIO AND PHONE STOPPED WORKING. LATER THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN DASH. POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE CLOCK SPRING. FAILED AT 59,600 ...
Mileage: 59,600
EXCESSIVE INSIDE FRONT TIRE WEAR CAN LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE. FONT END CAN NOT BE PROPERLY ALIGNED BECAUSE THERE IS NO CAMBER ADJUSTMENT. TIRES SHOWED EXCESSIVE WEAR AT 10,000 MILES. TIRES WERE ROTATED AND FRONT END REALIGNED AND THESE TIRES HAVE THE INSIDE ABOUT WORE OUT AFTER 16,000 MILES. THE WEA...
Mileage: 25,200
EXCESSIVE INSIDE FRONT TIRE WEAR CAN LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE. FONT END CAN NOT BE PROPERLY ALIGNED BECAUSE THERE IS NO CAMBER ADJUSTMENT. TIRES SHOWED EXCESSIVE WEAR AT 10,000 MILES. TIRES WERE ROTATED AND FRONT END REALIGNED AND THESE TIRES HAVE THE INSIDE ABOUT WORE OUT AFTER 16,000 MILES. THE WEA...
Mileage: 25,200
THERE IS A WEIRD NOISE WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON.
Mileage: 50,000
MY SUNROOF SHATTERED, WHILE OPEN, FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. I WAS JUST DRIVING AND IT POPPED. I LOOKED UP AND THE GLASS SHATTERED. I FOUND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN CA. HTTPS://WWW.LAW360.COM/CASES/59C2EB8D55D0EE381E000001?ARTICLE_SIDEBAR=1 THE PERSON WHO REPAIRED THE ROOF STATED IT DID NOT...
Mileage: 20,000
MY SUNROOF SHATTERED, WHILE OPEN, FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. I WAS JUST DRIVING AND IT POPPED. I LOOKED UP AND THE GLASS SHATTERED. I FOUND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN CA. HTTPS://WWW.LAW360.COM/CASES/59C2EB8D55D0EE381E000001?ARTICLE_SIDEBAR=1 THE PERSON WHO REPAIRED THE ROOF STATED IT DID NOT...
Mileage: 20,000
AIR BAG SENSOR HAS GONE ON 3 TIMES WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. EACH TIME THE DEALERSHIP FIXED IT. IT HAS GONE OFF AGAIN NOW THAT I AM @37,000 MILES AND OUT OF WARRANTY. THE STEERING WHEEL IS MAKING A CRANKING NOISE. THE HORN DOES NOT WORK, THE SWITCHES ON THE HORN DO NOT WORK.
Mileage: 37,100
AIR BAG SENSOR HAS GONE ON 3 TIMES WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. EACH TIME THE DEALERSHIP FIXED IT. IT HAS GONE OFF AGAIN NOW THAT I AM @37,000 MILES AND OUT OF WARRANTY. THE STEERING WHEEL IS MAKING A CRANKING NOISE. THE HORN DOES NOT WORK, THE SWITCHES ON THE HORN DO NOT WORK.
Mileage: 37,100
AIR BAG SENSOR HAS GONE ON 3 TIMES WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. EACH TIME THE DEALERSHIP FIXED IT. IT HAS GONE OFF AGAIN NOW THAT I AM @37,000 MILES AND OUT OF WARRANTY. THE STEERING WHEEL IS MAKING A CRANKING NOISE. THE HORN DOES NOT WORK, THE SWITCHES ON THE HORN DO NOT WORK.
Mileage: 37,100
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DEFROSTER DID NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MAD...
Mileage: 65,320
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DEFROSTER DID NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MAD...
Mileage: 65,320
TIMING CHAIN ELONGATED HEARD LIGHT NOISE AND AROUND 60000 MILES I HAVE BEEN TAKING IT TO DEALER I EVEN ASKED THEM TO LET ME KNOW WHAT ALL IS WRONG WITH CAR AT 90000 MILES NEVER SAID ANYTHING UNTIL SWITCH DEALER AT 110000 MILES TELLS ME THAT IT MAY FAIL AT ANYTIME AND WILL CAUSE ENGINE TO LOOSE POWE...
TIMING CHAIN ELONGATED HEARD LIGHT NOISE AND AROUND 60000 MILES I HAVE BEEN TAKING IT TO DEALER I EVEN ASKED THEM TO LET ME KNOW WHAT ALL IS WRONG WITH CAR AT 90000 MILES NEVER SAID ANYTHING UNTIL SWITCH DEALER AT 110000 MILES TELLS ME THAT IT MAY FAIL AT ANYTIME AND WILL CAUSE ENGINE TO LOOSE POWE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO STONE MOUNTAIN VOLKSWAGEN (3500 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY, SNELLVILLE, GA 30078, (...
Mileage: 69,595
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED AND WARNING CHIME CONSTANTLY RINGS. THIS IS AT APPROXIMATELY 53,000 MILES. WHEN VEHICLE TURNED ON LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS REMAINED ON.
Mileage: 53,000
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED AND WARNING CHIME CONSTANTLY RINGS. THIS IS AT APPROXIMATELY 53,000 MILES. WHEN VEHICLE TURNED ON LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS REMAINED ON.
Mileage: 53,000
AROUND THE 60,000 MILE MARK, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE HORN, AS WELL AS THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, STOPPED WORKING. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY FIGURED IT WAS THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH WOULD COST NEARLY $700 TO REPLACE. VW HAS PREVOUSLY ISSUED RECALLS FOR OTHER MODELS BECAUSE OF THIS...
Mileage: 60,000
AROUND THE 60,000 MILE MARK, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE HORN, AS WELL AS THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, STOPPED WORKING. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY FIGURED IT WAS THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH WOULD COST NEARLY $700 TO REPLACE. VW HAS PREVOUSLY ISSUED RECALLS FOR OTHER MODELS BECAUSE OF THIS...
Mileage: 60,000
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE TURNING; VW DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED AS FAILED CLOCKSPRING
Mileage: 59,000
BACKUP CAMERA SCREEN GOES ALMOST BLACK AFTER 3TO5SECONDS.
Mileage: 800
CPSC:PURCHASED KYB 344459 AND KYB 335808 (SHOCKS AND STRUTS) FROM AUTOZONE AND INSTALLED ON 01/06/2018. PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED ACCORDING TO MY VIN FOR FITMENT. AFTER INSTALLATION MY CAR HAS BEEN OPERATING VERY UNSAFE, SUSPENSION IS EXTREMELY HARD, BOUNCY, WAVY, ECT. *DT *JS
CPSC:PURCHASED KYB 344459 AND KYB 335808 (SHOCKS AND STRUTS) FROM AUTOZONE AND INSTALLED ON 01/06/2018. PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED ACCORDING TO MY VIN FOR FITMENT. AFTER INSTALLATION MY CAR HAS BEEN OPERATING VERY UNSAFE, SUSPENSION IS EXTREMELY HARD, BOUNCY, WAVY, ECT. *DT *JS
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS LOCKED ON (IN PLACE) WHILE THE HANDLE IS DOWN IN THE CAR CAUSING THE CAR TO DRIVE UNBEKNOWN TO THE DRIVER THAT THE BRAKE IS STILL ON THUS CAUSING EXCESS DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE, CALIPER AND ROTOR. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH VW PASSATTS AND JETTAS AN...
Mileage: 77,000
AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON SUDDENLY. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THE SENSOR WAS BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. 52K MILES. DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY FOR ISSUE BUT AT THE END VW WILL BE COVERING THE EXPENSE. HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT HAD NO COVERAGE.
AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON SUDDENLY. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THE SENSOR WAS BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. 52K MILES. DEALER WANTED ME TO PAY FOR ISSUE BUT AT THE END VW WILL BE COVERING THE EXPENSE. HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT HAD NO COVERAGE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CON...
Mileage: 62,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE HORN, BUT IT FAILED TO SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COMMONWEALTH VOLKSWAGEN (1 COMMONWEALTH DR, LAWRENCE, MA 01841). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...
Mileage: 51,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE HORN, BUT IT FAILED TO SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COMMONWEALTH VOLKSWAGEN (1 COMMONWEALTH DR, LAWRENCE, MA 01841). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...
Mileage: 51,000
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT RECALL MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT IN JANUARY OF 2016. IT WAS THE NEWEST CAR WE HAVE EVER PURCHASED AS A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL COUPLE WITH TWO SMALL CHILDREN. WELL AT 36,750 MILES IN MARCH OF 2017, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO CLICK AND THE AIRBAG LIG...
Mileage: 36,600
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT RECALL MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT IN JANUARY OF 2016. IT WAS THE NEWEST CAR WE HAVE EVER PURCHASED AS A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL COUPLE WITH TWO SMALL CHILDREN. WELL AT 36,750 MILES IN MARCH OF 2017, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO CLICK AND THE AIRBAG LIG...
Mileage: 36,600
AIR BAG ERROR MESSAGE AND LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CRACKING SOUND WHILE TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. ALSO THE BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK TO INCLUDE THE HORN.
Mileage: 47,000
AIR BAG ERROR MESSAGE AND LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CRACKING SOUND WHILE TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. ALSO THE BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK TO INCLUDE THE HORN.
Mileage: 47,000
AIR BAG ERROR MESSAGE AND LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CRACKING SOUND WHILE TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION. ALSO THE BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK TO INCLUDE THE HORN.
Mileage: 47,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE FOLLOWING CODES APPEARED: (U1123-0017178 DATA BUS ERROR, P0441-0021406 EVAP IGNITION CO...
Mileage: 43,900
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE FOLLOWING CODES APPEARED: (U1123-0017178 DATA BUS ERROR, P0441-0021406 EVAP IGNITION CO...
Mileage: 43,900
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE FOLLOWING CODES APPEARED: (U1123-0017178 DATA BUS ERROR, P0441-0021406 EVAP IGNITION CO...
Mileage: 43,900
I WAS IN MY DRIVE WAY AND STARTED MY CAR WHEN THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. AT THAT POINT THE HORN, CRUISE CONTROL, PHONE, AND RADIO FUNCTIONS ALL STOPPED WORKING ON MY STEERING WHEEL. I LOOKED IN MY OWNER MANUAL AND IT SAID TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY. WHEN I CALLED - TH...
Mileage: 66,000
I WAS IN MY DRIVE WAY AND STARTED MY CAR WHEN THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. AT THAT POINT THE HORN, CRUISE CONTROL, PHONE, AND RADIO FUNCTIONS ALL STOPPED WORKING ON MY STEERING WHEEL. I LOOKED IN MY OWNER MANUAL AND IT SAID TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY. WHEN I CALLED - TH...
Mileage: 66,000
I WAS IN MY DRIVE WAY AND STARTED MY CAR WHEN THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. AT THAT POINT THE HORN, CRUISE CONTROL, PHONE, AND RADIO FUNCTIONS ALL STOPPED WORKING ON MY STEERING WHEEL. I LOOKED IN MY OWNER MANUAL AND IT SAID TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY. WHEN I CALLED - TH...
Mileage: 66,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TI...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TI...
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIR BAGS. 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 CALLED SOU...
TAKATA RECALL, MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON AND I'VE BEEN TOLD THE CLOCK SPRING ARE MESSED UP. THIS CAR IS 2 YEARS OLD AND $120 IS WHAT VW CHARGES TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM THEN WILL DECIDE WHAT PORTION I SHOULD PAY ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPT. MANAGER AT VILLAGE VW IN CHATTANOOGA, TN. I WAS ...
Mileage: 55,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED A SECOND TIME, BUT THERE WAS NO...
Mileage: 6,175
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED A SECOND TIME, BUT THERE WAS NO...
Mileage: 6,175
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED A SECOND TIME, BUT THERE WAS NO...
Mileage: 6,175
MY VEHICLE HAD VW CAM SHAFT SAFETY RECALL 23R1 DONE AND I STARTED HAVE DRIVING ISSUES ERRATIC ACCELERATION, CLUCKING OF TRANSMISSION. THE MAIN PROBLEM IS A 3+ SECOND DELAY IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN ON A SLIGHT OR MORE OF AN INCLINE. IF YOU DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR STARTS WITH A JERK, IF YOU AD...
MY VEHICLE HAD VW CAM SHAFT SAFETY RECALL 23R1 DONE AND I STARTED HAVE DRIVING ISSUES ERRATIC ACCELERATION, CLUCKING OF TRANSMISSION. THE MAIN PROBLEM IS A 3+ SECOND DELAY IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN ON A SLIGHT OR MORE OF AN INCLINE. IF YOU DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR STARTS WITH A JERK, IF YOU AD...
SEATLBELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR SOUND OFF (ALARM OR BEEPING SOUND WITH LIGHT) WITHOUT CAUSE. IT'S THE SAME SOUNDS AS THOUGH YOU'RE NOT WEARING A SEATBELT. HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY.
Mileage: 38,000
ANTILOCK BRAKES CAUSED ABRUPT BREAKING, COMING TO A FORCEFUL STOP AND CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER. THIS HAPPENED AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS CREATING UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS FOR THE FAMILY. LAST EXPERIENCED ON FEB 3, 2017
Mileage: 10,000
IT WAS TWICE WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOICE WHEN I TURN THE ENGINE ON AND AND PLACING THE CAR ON REVERCE THE NOICE LAST FOR MORE THAN 10 SEC IT HAPPEN ONCE AND THEN THE SECOND TIME WAS 2 DAYS AFTER I TOOK IT TO INSPECTION AND THEY TOLD ME EVERYTING LOOK FINE. AND 11/20/2016 I STARTED HEARING A NOICE COMM...
IT WAS TWICE WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOICE WHEN I TURN THE ENGINE ON AND AND PLACING THE CAR ON REVERCE THE NOICE LAST FOR MORE THAN 10 SEC IT HAPPEN ONCE AND THEN THE SECOND TIME WAS 2 DAYS AFTER I TOOK IT TO INSPECTION AND THEY TOLD ME EVERYTING LOOK FINE. AND 11/20/2016 I STARTED HEARING A NOICE COMM...
IT WAS TWICE WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOICE WHEN I TURN THE ENGINE ON AND AND PLACING THE CAR ON REVERCE THE NOICE LAST FOR MORE THAN 10 SEC IT HAPPEN ONCE AND THEN THE SECOND TIME WAS 2 DAYS AFTER I TOOK IT TO INSPECTION AND THEY TOLD ME EVERYTING LOOK FINE. AND 11/20/2016 I STARTED HEARING A NOICE COMM...
I BOUGHT A 2015 PASSAT WOLFSBURG EDITION IN FEBRUARY OF 2015. WITHIN THE FIRST 200 MILES VEHICLE WAS SHIMMYING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE BRAKES UNDER THE WARRANTY SAYING ITS WEAR AND TEAR. I CALLED VWA THEY ADVISED DEALER AND THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS...
Mileage: 120
I BOUGHT A 2015 PASSAT WOLFSBURG EDITION IN FEBRUARY OF 2015. WITHIN THE FIRST 200 MILES VEHICLE WAS SHIMMYING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE BRAKES UNDER THE WARRANTY SAYING ITS WEAR AND TEAR. I CALLED VWA THEY ADVISED DEALER AND THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS...
Mileage: 120
I BOUGHT A 2015 PASSAT WOLFSBURG EDITION IN FEBRUARY OF 2015. WITHIN THE FIRST 200 MILES VEHICLE WAS SHIMMYING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE BRAKES UNDER THE WARRANTY SAYING ITS WEAR AND TEAR. I CALLED VWA THEY ADVISED DEALER AND THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED. NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS...
Mileage: 120
THERE IS A FAINT BUT UNMISTAKABLE SMELL OF ENGINE COOLANT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR NEAR THE RADIATOR AFTER THE CAR GETS TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. COOLANT LEVEL IS DECREASING VERY SLIGHTLY OVER THE COURSE OF SEVERAL MONTHS. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF COOLANT ANYWHERE IN THE ENGINE OR ON TH...
CONTINENTAL TIRES MODEL PROCONTACT TX , 235/45 R18 TIRES PEELING ON THE SIDE WALLS AND CRACK DEVELOPING ON SIDEWALLS AT 10,000 MILES. ALL 4 TIRES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR
Mileage: 10,000
CONTINENTAL TIRES MODEL PROCONTACT TX , 235/45 R18 TIRES PEELING ON THE SIDE WALLS AND CRACK DEVELOPING ON SIDEWALLS AT 10,000 MILES. ALL 4 TIRES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR
Mileage: 10,000
CAR START BUTTON WILL NOT START CAR. CAR IN PARK POSITION, BRAKES ARE PRESS AND CAR START PRESS BUT CAR DOES NOT START. THERE WAS NO SOUND OF THE MOTOR TURNING. TRIES IT TWO MORE TIMES AND ON THE THIRD TIME IT STARTED.
Mileage: 6,500
THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS OF TIMES WHERE MY CAR HAS LOST POWER DURING ACCELERATION.
Mileage: 36,146
AS REPORTED BY TAKATA: IN THE EVENT OF AN INFLATOR RUPTURE, METAL FRAGMENTS COULD PASS THROUGH THE AIRBAG CUSHION MATERIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS
PREVIOUSLY CAR WAS RECALLED IN MARCH DUE TO CAMSHAFT & WAS TOLD IT WAS GOOD; HENCE THE FOLLOWING: I WAS TRAVELING ON LOOP 303 AT 65 MPH, THEN ON BELL ROAD AT 45 MPH, THEN TURNED INTO MY COMMUNITY OF SUN CITY GRAND AT 25 MPH WHEN BRAKES FAILED APPROX 3 STREETS FROM MY HOME
Mileage: 8,932
PREVIOUSLY CAR WAS RECALLED IN MARCH DUE TO CAMSHAFT & WAS TOLD IT WAS GOOD; HENCE THE FOLLOWING: I WAS TRAVELING ON LOOP 303 AT 65 MPH, THEN ON BELL ROAD AT 45 MPH, THEN TURNED INTO MY COMMUNITY OF SUN CITY GRAND AT 25 MPH WHEN BRAKES FAILED APPROX 3 STREETS FROM MY HOME
Mileage: 8,932
RECENTLY MY 2015 VW PASSAT STALLED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WAS GIVING CODES FOR A MALFUNCTIONING AIR INTAKE ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN VERY ROUGH AND SEEMED TO BE SLUGGISH. ON TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER I...
Mileage: 7,260
RECENTLY MY 2015 VW PASSAT STALLED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WAS GIVING CODES FOR A MALFUNCTIONING AIR INTAKE ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN VERY ROUGH AND SEEMED TO BE SLUGGISH. ON TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER I...
Mileage: 7,260
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE BRAKES TO WORK EFFECTIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED....
Mileage: 43,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...
Mileage: 13,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...
Mileage: 13,000
I GOT A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE CAM ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. THEY ARE TELL ME THE FIX IS TO CHANGE THE SOFTWARE IN THE ECM. HOWEVER DOING SO WILL CHANGE THE TIMING ON MY CAR WHICH WILL AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE, GAS MILEAGE AND EMISSION THAT MY PZEV CAR PUTS OUT. VW REFUSES TO GIVE ME A STRAIGHT AN...
Mileage: 15,000
I GOT A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE CAM ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. THEY ARE TELL ME THE FIX IS TO CHANGE THE SOFTWARE IN THE ECM. HOWEVER DOING SO WILL CHANGE THE TIMING ON MY CAR WHICH WILL AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE, GAS MILEAGE AND EMISSION THAT MY PZEV CAR PUTS OUT. VW REFUSES TO GIVE ME A STRAIGHT AN...
Mileage: 15,000
I GOT A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE CAM ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. THEY ARE TELL ME THE FIX IS TO CHANGE THE SOFTWARE IN THE ECM. HOWEVER DOING SO WILL CHANGE THE TIMING ON MY CAR WHICH WILL AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE, GAS MILEAGE AND EMISSION THAT MY PZEV CAR PUTS OUT. VW REFUSES TO GIVE ME A STRAIGHT AN...
Mileage: 15,000
WHILE BRAKING ON A HILL THE PASSAT MADE A CLUNKING SOUND AND A WRENCH SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKES BECOME SOFT AND DO NOT RESPOND AS QUICKLY AS BEFORE. IN ADDITION, WHEN REVERSING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BECOME NON RESPONSIVE WHILE THE CALIPERS HOLD THE CAR IN PLACE. I AM UNABLE TO MOVE THE C...
Mileage: 4,164
WHILE BRAKING ON A HILL THE PASSAT MADE A CLUNKING SOUND AND A WRENCH SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKES BECOME SOFT AND DO NOT RESPOND AS QUICKLY AS BEFORE. IN ADDITION, WHEN REVERSING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL BECOME NON RESPONSIVE WHILE THE CALIPERS HOLD THE CAR IN PLACE. I AM UNABLE TO MOVE THE C...
Mileage: 4,164
RODENTS ARE EATING WIRING IN CAR DUE TO SOY PLASTICS. THIS COULD RESULT IN CAR BECOMING NONOPERATIONAL WHILE DRIVING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. THE UNITED STATES CODE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY (TITLE 49, CHAPTER 301) DEFINES MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY AS "THE PERFORMANCE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OR ...
Mileage: 4,290
RODENTS ARE EATING WIRING IN CAR DUE TO SOY PLASTICS. THIS COULD RESULT IN CAR BECOMING NONOPERATIONAL WHILE DRIVING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. THE UNITED STATES CODE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY (TITLE 49, CHAPTER 301) DEFINES MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY AS "THE PERFORMANCE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OR ...
Mileage: 4,290
RODENTS ARE EATING WIRING IN CAR DUE TO SOY PLASTICS. THIS COULD RESULT IN CAR BECOMING NONOPERATIONAL WHILE DRIVING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. THE UNITED STATES CODE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY (TITLE 49, CHAPTER 301) DEFINES MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY AS "THE PERFORMANCE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OR ...
Mileage: 4,290
BACKUP CAMERA DOES NOT COME ON UNTIL YOU HAVE ALREADY BACKED INTO THE STREET. YOU PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, BACK UP, AND ABOUT THE TIME YOU GO TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE, THE BACKUP CAMERA COMES ON. VOLKSWAGEN HAS BEEN TELLING ME FOR OVER A YEAR THAT THERE IS NO UPDATE FOR THIS PROBLEM. I BOU...
Mileage: 5,000
WITH NO WARNING CAR WOULD NOT BRAKE . BRAKE WAS STIFF AND WOULD NOT GO DOWN , EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED WHICH COULD OF CAUSED THE CAR TO SPIN OUT. THIS CAR WAS SERVICED FOR THE MATTER AT HAND . THIS SITUATION SHOULD NEVER HAD HAPPENED IT WAS HAZARDOUS ,LIFE THREATING , AND A TOTAL SAFETY FAIL. ...
WITH NO WARNING CAR WOULD NOT BRAKE . BRAKE WAS STIFF AND WOULD NOT GO DOWN , EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED WHICH COULD OF CAUSED THE CAR TO SPIN OUT. THIS CAR WAS SERVICED FOR THE MATTER AT HAND . THIS SITUATION SHOULD NEVER HAD HAPPENED IT WAS HAZARDOUS ,LIFE THREATING , AND A TOTAL SAFETY FAIL. ...
WITH NO WARNING CAR WOULD NOT BRAKE . BRAKE WAS STIFF AND WOULD NOT GO DOWN , EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED WHICH COULD OF CAUSED THE CAR TO SPIN OUT. THIS CAR WAS SERVICED FOR THE MATTER AT HAND . THIS SITUATION SHOULD NEVER HAD HAPPENED IT WAS HAZARDOUS ,LIFE THREATING , AND A TOTAL SAFETY FAIL. ...
FACTORY RECALL BUT ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION FROM DEC-2015 HAD NO RESOLVE OR DATE FOR RESOLVE. HOWEVER, WHEN I CONTACTED THE VW FACTORY THEY ADVISED ME I COULD GO AHEAD AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RESOLVE AT MY OWN EXPENSE????? VW CLAIMS SOMETHING CALLED THE SINTERED CAM HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SHEAR OFF F...
Mileage: 10,000
VEHICLE CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING, NOT FUSE OR RELAY RELATED. MAIN ELECTRICAL HARNESS MALFUNCTION. MAJOR ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS.
Mileage: 12
VEHICLE CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING, NOT FUSE OR RELAY RELATED. MAIN ELECTRICAL HARNESS MALFUNCTION. MAJOR ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS.
Mileage: 12
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO REPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED...
Mileage: 5,700
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO REPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED...
Mileage: 5,700
ON 1/19/16 I EXPERIENCED A SERIOUS ISSUE WHILE DRIVING MY 2015 VW PASSAT. AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AFTER MY 12-MILE COMMUTE TO WORK I APPLIED THE BRAKES. NO STOPPING OCCURRED, IN FACT I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHILE MY FOOT REMAINED ON AND CONTINUED TO PRESS THE...
Mileage: 5,000
2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ERRATIC SHIFTING AND BRAKES EITHER TOO SOFT AND WON'T STOP QUICKLY OR THEY LOCK UP AND I CAN'T MOVE THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS ARE MOSTLY IN TOWN DRIVING, BUT ONCE OCCURRED IN HIGHWAY DRIVING GOING UP A HILL WHILE PASSING. IN THAT INCIDENT THE TACHOMETER WENT FROM 2 TO 5 AS THE...
Mileage: 3,800
2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ERRATIC SHIFTING AND BRAKES EITHER TOO SOFT AND WON'T STOP QUICKLY OR THEY LOCK UP AND I CAN'T MOVE THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS ARE MOSTLY IN TOWN DRIVING, BUT ONCE OCCURRED IN HIGHWAY DRIVING GOING UP A HILL WHILE PASSING. IN THAT INCIDENT THE TACHOMETER WENT FROM 2 TO 5 AS THE...
Mileage: 3,800
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT. THE MANUF...
TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT. THE MANUF...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT IT TOOK A GREATER AMOUNT OF TIME TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAK...
Mileage: 2,000
I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO TAKE MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND SPUTTER AND IT STALLED OUT JUST BEFORE I WAS GOING TO DRIVE THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED IT ON AND IT STARTED TO SPUTTER AS I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL THE C...
Mileage: 19,797
I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO TAKE MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND SPUTTER AND IT STALLED OUT JUST BEFORE I WAS GOING TO DRIVE THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED IT ON AND IT STARTED TO SPUTTER AS I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL THE C...
Mileage: 19,797
I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO TAKE MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND SPUTTER AND IT STALLED OUT JUST BEFORE I WAS GOING TO DRIVE THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED IT ON AND IT STARTED TO SPUTTER AS I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL THE C...
Mileage: 19,797
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE F...
Mileage: 12,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE F...
Mileage: 12,000
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO A FAULTY CAMSHAFT THAT'S LOBE COULD SHEAR OFF AND DISABLE THE POWER BRAKING SYSTEM. RECALL 23R1 NHTSA15V705. "..COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING". THEY ALSO STATE THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH '16 NOW MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER ...
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO A FAULTY CAMSHAFT THAT'S LOBE COULD SHEAR OFF AND DISABLE THE POWER BRAKING SYSTEM. RECALL 23R1 NHTSA15V705. "..COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING". THEY ALSO STATE THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH '16 NOW MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER ...
IN DECEMBER OF 2015,2 MONTHS AFTER BUYING CAR,WHILE DRIVING MY EPC LIGHT CAME ON MY CAR HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER,SHUDDERED,AND STALLED. I ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN I PULLED OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT INCREASE SPEED.FAST ENOUGH. I CALLED THE VW DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND ...
Mileage: 2,000
IN DECEMBER OF 2015,2 MONTHS AFTER BUYING CAR,WHILE DRIVING MY EPC LIGHT CAME ON MY CAR HAD A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER,SHUDDERED,AND STALLED. I ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN I PULLED OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT INCREASE SPEED.FAST ENOUGH. I CALLED THE VW DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND ...
Mileage: 2,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TI...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TI...
12/28/15 I WAS ON THE ONRAMP TO THE 91 FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 15MPH HEADED TO WORK AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A BOOM! NATURALLY I DUCK THINKING WHAT THE HECK JUST BLEW UP. I LOOKED UP AND SAW MY SUNROOF SHATTERED. I STARTED THINKING DID A BOULDER JUST FALL ON ME? BUT BEING THAT IT WAS JUST AFTER THE CH...
Mileage: 6,800
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES AND ENGINE FAILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THA...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES AND ENGINE FAILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THA...
TAKATA RECALL THE RECALL I HAVE ON MY CAR IS THE EMISSION RECALL FROM A SOFTWARE THAT WAS INSTALLED FROM THE FACTORY, I AM UNABLE TO GET WHAT I WANT BECAUSE ALMOST NOBODY WILL TAKE IT, I BOUGHT IT IN AUGUST OR SO AND THE CAR WAS ADVERTISED AS CLEAN DIESEL IT ISN'T THE CAR I BOUGHT AND I WANT NOTHIN...
Mileage: 14,000
ON 10-23-2015, VW ANNOUNCED A RECALL ON A SERIES OF CARS, WHICH INCLUDED ONE ON THEIR SALES LOT. ON 10-31-2015, PERRY VW, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA SOLD ME THE VEHICLE THAT HAD THE RECALL, WITHOUT FIXING THE RECALL PART. I WANT TO FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT ON THE DECEPTIVE PRACTICES OF PERRY VW. I HAVE M...
Mileage: 255
WHEN YOU ACCELERATE THE AUTOMOBILE THE CAR HESITATES UP TO 10 SECONDS AND LOOSES POWER, POWER RETURNS AFTER THE 1 THROUGH 10 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS POINTS; ON ROLLING HIGHWAY WHILE MAKING A PASS OF ANOTHER CAR; CHANGING LANES ON THE HIGHWAY AND ACCELERATING, AT DEAD STOP FROM EITHER A STO...
Mileage: 35
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE PROVIDED INACCURATE READING LEVELS. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE APP...
Mileage: 6,000
VOLKWAGEN PASSENGER SEAT REGISTERS A PASSENGER OCCUPYING THE SEAT WHEN A CELL PHONE IS PLACED ON THE MIDDLE PART OF THE SEAT. VW REGIONAL MANAGER AND AUTHORIZED DEALER STATE CAR IS NOT SHOWING FAULT CODES, AND THEREFORE CANNOT BE REPAIRED. THIS CREATES A NUMBER OF CONCERNS. FIRST, IS THE SEAT BELT S...
Mileage: 10,000
VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STOPPED. WOULD NOT RESTART. MILLER OIL CO. TESTED FUEL IN TANK WITH NO ISSUE. VW OF AMERICA TESTED FUEL IN CAR AND FOUND LUBRICITY WEAR DIAMETER SCARING OF 557 MICRO METERS 37 MICRO METERS OUT OF SPEC. $10K TO REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM.
Mileage: 4,300
ON THE 2015 VW PASSAT TDI THE HORN WILL NOT FUNCTION IF THE KEY ISN'T IN THE IGNITION. THEREFORE, IF A WOMAN OR CHILD IS IN DISTRESS AND NEED TO ALERT SOMEONE FOR HELP THAT PERSON CAN NOT DO SO IN THE MOST EFFICIENT MANNER WHICH WOULD BE TO BLOW THE HORN TO ALERT THE PUBLIC OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OF AN ...
Mileage: 3,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AFTER THE ECP AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER FOR IT TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTART...
Mileage: 3,600
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING AT 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE ALIGNMENT WAS NOT PROPER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURE...
Mileage: 380
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING AT 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE ALIGNMENT WAS NOT PROPER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURE...
Mileage: 380
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SPUN AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCONSCIOUS AT THE SCENE AND WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE CONTACT REQU...
WHILE EXITING HIGHWAY AND TRAVELING AT NEAR HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE EPC LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. SECONDS LATER THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. I WAS FORCED TO VEER FROM CRASHING INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I THEN PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PULL ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE UNTIL I BROUGHT TH...
Mileage: 1,370
I HAVE PERSONALLY INSPECTED MANY 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT'S AND FOUND AN ISSUE PERTAINING TO THE ALARM SYSTEM. WHEN THE VEHICLES ALARM IS SET OFF, THERE IS A SPLIT SECOND WAY TO BYPASS THIS AND AID MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT AS WELL AS THEFT OF PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE ALARM HAS BEEN SOUNDED, ...
I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-20 TOWARDS SHREVEPORT AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN, MY SUNROOF GLASS SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME SO SLING AND ROCKS OR PROJECTILES. *TR
Mileage: 16,363
WHILE DRIVING THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON AND 5 MINUTES LATER WHILE USING THE BRAKES THEY BECAME STIFFER AND THEN WITHIN 30 SECONDS LOCKED UP COMPLETELY SO THAT YOU COULD NOT PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKES AT ALL AND THEY WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. I HAD TO RUN THE STOP SIGN AND VEER OFF INTO THE GRASS TO SLOW CAR D...
Mileage: 1,800
VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR. THIS OCCURRED THREE OTHER TIMES, EVEN AFTER THEY CAR HAD BEEN IN FOR REPAIR. VARIOUS ENGINE PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, SUCH THE TURBO KIT, TURBO CHARGER, GLOW PLUGS. THE LAST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON DEC 5 AFTER PICKING THE VEHICLE UP A...
Mileage: 300