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2015 Volkswagen Passat Lights Problems

3 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

3
Complaints
1
Recalls
Jan 2018Aug 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Lights Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #19V389000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.

Owner Complaints (3)

mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2018

Airbag sensor light came on suddenly. Took car to dealership and they stated that the sensor was bad and had to be replaced. Dealer wanted me to pay for issue but at the end vw will be covering the expense.

NHTSA #: 11065798
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,WHEELS
Filed: Jun 2020

Tires: front driver-side tire blown, "donut" spare on the car currently, with a 50 MPH speed limit. Front passenger-side tire has a bubble in the sidewall. There are 2 open recalls - one for the air bag, and one for the headlights, that need to be resolved.

NHTSA #: 11326974
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
Filed: Aug 2019

Frontal airbag inflator not replace before or after purchase of vehicle. Horizontal adjustment for headlights not addressed before or after purchase of vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11241319

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