2013 Volkswagen Passat fuel system, diesel problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, diesel on the 2013 Volkswagen Passat — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that shortly after refueling the vehicle and driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road and the…”
filed Jun 9, 2025
“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…”
filed Mar 7, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Diesel problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Passat | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 Passat | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 Passat | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 Passat | 1 | 0% |
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.