NHTSA Complaint #11415465 — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11415465
Vehicle 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 59,540 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State WI

Consumer Description

MY 2013 VW PASSAT 2.5 S ONLY HAS 59K MILES AND I WAS DRIVING I NO DOWN ROAD ALL SUDDEN THE CAR JERKED FORWARD AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE. I HAD IT LOOKED AT THEN PARTS REPLACED AND STILL HAVING ISSUES AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT ISSUE. AND NOW NEW CODES KEEP COMING UP AND KEEP GETTING NEW PARTS PUT IN BUT IT STILL FEELS LIKE ENGINE ABOUT SHAKE RIGHT OUT OF THE CAR. I TRIED CALLING VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO CALL ME BACK WITHING 2 DAYS AND I NEVER HEARD ANYTHING BACK. I TAKE REALLY GOOD CARE OF MY CAR AND HAD ALL THE PARTS REPLACED BUT ITS STILL HAVING THROTTLE AND ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND I CAN'T GET AHOLD OF ANYONE. MINES HAVING A LOT OF SAME ISSUES AS THESE PEOPLE TOO WHICH IS WEIRD ESPECIALLY AROUND SAME TIME.

Related Complaints for the 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

Other ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Complaints

#11656938 In April 2025, my 2013 Volkswagen Passat developed serious issues: the steering wheel cover is lifted, horn and steer...
#11651424 Failed clock spring. Airbag light was present and a rattling noise, when turning, was noticed. Less than 72 hours lat...
#11639689 Def system failed- cel came on w def light stating xxx miles to no start, codes p204f & 18097, now unable to start or...
#11632892 The drives side door lock will not disengage. This condition will not allow the driver to exit the car. In the event ...
#11632454 The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contac...

Recent Complaints for the 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

#11693057 AIR BAGS My airbag light is on, steering wheel controls don’t work, and my horn doesn’t work. Safety is put at risk because th...
#11692331 AIR BAGS The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air...
#11691269 AIR BAGS My vehicle has an open Takata airbag recall with recall number 69E6. I have been placed on a waiting list at nearby d...
#11690973 ENGINE The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while at a red light ,the vehicle intermittently stalle...
#11689520 ENGINE The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased in 2024 from a Used Car ...
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report