NHTSA Complaint #11429986 — 2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11429986
Vehicle	2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 21, 2021
Date Filed	August 21, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

there is a TDI/AEM Emissions service action CODE: 23Z3 for this year TDI, that requires Dealer Software 'fix" , I have owned the car for a year now , with no contact from VW. Also, have read that there is a Recall on the Heater Cores getting clogged, and causing fogging windsheilds, driving hazard. And no contact from VW ?

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