Issue ID | 1072830 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10595954 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 14/05/14 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | There was a whine by the turbo then black smoke. I called roadside assistance and they took the car to the dealer. The turbo went out and the engine blew. No warning lights. The car had oil. Vw says pay 12k for a replacement engine and turbo. They will not cover under warranty because i missed the 10k service. We live in a remote area but i had added approved factory oil. I don't know what an oil change has to do with a turbo? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WELLSVILLE, UT |
VIN pattern | 1VWCN7A3XDCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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