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2013 Volkswagen Passat Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 2013

Problem

Gear oil replacement
Standard Service Campaign

Models affected

  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130 TDI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130 TDI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY14
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY14
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130 TDI Highline 3C MY14
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 3C MY14

Problem

A-Mechatronic unit upper box
Standard Service Campaign

Models affected

  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130 TDI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130 TDI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY14
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY14
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130 TDI Highline 3C MY14
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 3C MY14

Problem

A-Front airbag  
Takata

Models affected

  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130 TDI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130 TDI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY14
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY14
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130 TDI Highline 3C MY14
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 3C MY14

Transmissions pressure accumulator issue

Problem

Due to a production fault, over time a crack in the transmissions pressure accumulator can occur.
If the pressure accumulator cracks, oil and pressure is lost in the hydraulic system of the gearbox. As a result, the transmission of engine power via the gearbox is interrupted. The experience of this symptom would be comparable to depressing the clutch in a vehicle fitted with a manual transmission. This could increase the likelihood of an accident affecting the occupants of the vehicle and other road users.

Solution

Volkswagen will contact affected consumers to organise repairs of affected vehicles, free of charge.

Owners of affected vehicles can also contact the Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline on 1800 504 076 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am-8pm AEST) or visit https://au.volkswagen.com.au/find-dealer/ to arrange a repair.

Models affected

  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 125 TDI Highline 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 3C MY13
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130 TDI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130 TDI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat V6 FSI Highline 3C MY13.5
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY14
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 118 TSI 3C MY14
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat 130 TDI Highline 3C MY14
  • 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack 3C MY14