Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 14V-125 · 2012–2013 Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen of America, Inc. recall 14V-125 covers 150,201 2012–2013 Volkswagen Passat for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V125000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles manufactured January 2011 through November 2012. In the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact.
The risk
A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen notified owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holder, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagens recall number associated with this campaign is 94G8/7V.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 859 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2011 to November 30, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.