2012 Volkswagen Passat exterior lighting problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2012 Volkswagen Passat — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My airbag light is on. Had a test done and it also indicated airbag problem. My car was supposedly repaired of this defect some time ago, but here we are. Also when entering my VIN for any recall; it lists defective light. Previous work done by Audi/VW of Jackson, Ms. On 12/9/22 the airbag…”
filed Dec 12, 2022
“My starter has been not working ive replaced it multiple times with original parts. I took it to another mechanic & he told me this car has electrical problems which is why my streering wheel gets locked up that it doesnt read the key. Also recently all the warning lights have been going on & off…”
filed Apr 25, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been…Campaign 19V389000 · May 22, 2019
- In the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose…Campaign 14V125000 · Mar 17, 2014
Exterior Lighting problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Passat | 5 | 5% |
| 2015 Passat | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 Passat | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 Passat | 60 | 8% |
| 2010 Passat | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Passat | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Passat | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 Passat | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 Passat | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 Passat | 16 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.