2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2013 Volkswagen Passat has 5 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks affecting diesel-engine models: corroded underbody sensor wiring that can overheat and ignite, and a heat shield that may be too short to protect a driveshaft grease boot, allowing grease to drip onto the exhaust system. Two recalls cover headlight problems. On certain vehicles, a low beam bulb can work loose and lose electrical contact, cutting out the low beams entirely. A separate issue involves a missing blocking cap that allows the headlight's horizontal aim to be adjusted out of spec, reducing how well the lights illuminate the road ahead. There is also a fuel system concern, though it applies to a narrow range of Passat model years and does not cover the 2013 specifically: interrupted power to the fuel pump control module can cause the pump to fail and stall the engine.