2013 Volkswagen Passat structure problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2013 Volkswagen Passat — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The drivers door lock will stop working, in freezing temperatures and keep the interior door handle from unlocking the door. This morning I had to get out my passenger door, and that could be a problem in an emergency situation. The car/latch assembly is available for inspection. The problem has…”
filed Dec 19, 2022
“2013 volkswagen passat. Consumer writes in regards to dealership fraud. *ld the consumer stated he requested for rear bumper spoiler to be replaced. The consumer stated the dealership charged a diagnostic fee but, did not complete the requested work. *js”
filed Aug 19, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
SM 26-2026 · Other · issued May 19, 2026
Structure problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Passat | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 Passat | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 Passat | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Passat | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 Passat | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 Passat | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Passat | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 Passat | 10 | 2% |
| 2005 Passat | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 Passat | 16 | 6% |
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.