NHTSA Complaint #11491363 — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11491363
Vehicle	2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	October 4, 2022
Date Filed	October 28, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

Driver side low beam headlights failed. Bulb works. Bulb Holder works. Confirmed by moving bulb and bulb holder assembly to passenger side where it operates fine. Search on-line finds many people with same problem. It appears to be an electrical connection problem within the headlight assembly. There was a reportedly recall for this problem that did not cover all VINs. This is definitely a safety issue that also reportedly costs up to $600 to fix.

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