Electrical system: wiringRecall 16V-171 · 2012–2014 Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 16V-171 covers 91,442 2012–2014 Volkswagen Passat for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 48% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V171000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passat vehicles equipped with TDI engines. Due to improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underbody sensor, water may enter and corrode the electrical connectors of the sensor, causing an electrical short.
The risk
An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in September. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23T3.
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
48%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,711 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 6, 2011 to July 25, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.