2013 Volkswagen Passat fuel/propulsion system problems
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2013 Volkswagen Passat — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was on top of Beech Mountain NC working at a customer's house when it started to snow. I was at the bottom of their driveway and when I attempted to drive out, the traction control light would turn on, indicating I was losing traction. When this happened, I was unable to accelerate any more and…”
filed Mar 17, 2025
“High pressure fuel pump failed, causing the car to completely shut down on the Highway. Because of the systems design, it sends fragments into the fuel lines and fuel injectors clogging them. The Passat TDI uses the CP4 HPFP that has already been recalled by FCA and BMW. I was unaware how common it…”
filed Aug 6, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Passat | 6 | 6% |
| 2016 Passat | 15 | 14% |
| 2015 Passat | 21 | 9% |
| 2014 Passat | 47 | 8% |
| 2012 Passat | 32 | 7% |
| 2010 Passat | 25 | 15% |
| 2009 Passat | 46 | 32% |
| 2008 Passat | 44 | 26% |
| 2007 Passat | 31 | 12% |
| 2006 Passat | 41 | 7% |
| 2005 Passat | 8 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.