NHTSA Complaint #11575991 — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11575991
Vehicle	2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Date of Incident	January 1, 2024
Date Filed	March 7, 2024
Mileage	135,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the "Glow Plug" warning light appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. After several minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove the vehicle home while in LIMP Mode. The contact used a code reader which showed that there was a defect with the high-pressure fuel pump. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

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