5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,320 miles

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2018 Volkswagen Passat electrical problems

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2018 Volkswagen Passat Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 092021

Passat

  • 35,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH she noticed that all her warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that she was not having any mechanical issues. The contact stated that the electrical failures became more frequent and would occur at any speed, additionally her rear view camera would activate while she was in drive (d) and the passenger occupant air bag sensor would begin to flash on and off with no passenger in the seat. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was determined that the failures could not be duplicated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #4

Jan 112021

Passat

  • 49,900 miles
While reversing in my driveway, my dash lights up with warning: Acc error and warning : airbag error and stayed while I was parked and kept my car stationary. The next day it showed up again and I am worried about my airbag deploying on me while driving and causing an accident. I am worried also that my airbag might never go off and these codes damage something else internally in the car.

- Burlington, WI, USA

problem #3

Apr 082020

Passat

  • 200 miles
The radio/video monitor on the dash goes black and no sound and no backup camera will engage after different periods of time the monitor comes back on this problem has not been corrected with days of service at the VW dealership over two weeks at this time

- Rome, NY, USA

problem #2

Jan 282020

Passat

  • 11,500 miles
The contact leased a 2018 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the horn was inoperable with the ignition in the off position. The contact stated that while another vehicle was attempting to park and getting extremely close to the vehicle, the horn pad was depressed and failed to notify the other driver of the close proximity to the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the issue. The contact was informed that the vehicle functioned as designed. The failure mileage was 11,500.

- Nesconsent, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 142018

Passat

  • miles
I had reported the issue to VW verbally and service department basically advised I will have to place it on the machine to run a diagnostic test that is not covered. I did not have the funds but they said if it happened again let them know. It did several occasions after that all the way up until 3 days ago as of 09.26.19. It is kinda hard to report things to West broad Volkswagen service department when they are rude and unfriendly and make a customer uncomfortable. I like only speaking to Mr. Frank in sales when I have an issue because he goes over and beyond. If it wasn't for him I would be very uncomfortable asking or going to that department. When trying to back up the camera doesn't come on it takes a while or it blanks out at times. Also when pulling off my vehicle is slow also advised that. I had a loaner car and it drove better. Mines has a lot of noises and sounds.

- Richmond, VA, USA

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