Recall 16V171000: 2012–2014 Volkswagen Passat

Report received

Mar 24, 2016

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

91,442vehicles

Model years

2012–2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Volkswagen Passat484 complaints
• 2013 Volkswagen Passat749 complaints
• 2014 Volkswagen Passat594 complaints