Issue ID | 1325385 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10915313 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 12/04/16 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I am having problems starting my 2013 vw passsat. At first i thought it was the cold in the morning but the starting problem happens randomly thoughout the day. For example when i stop at the gas station, after putting gas when i go to start the car i have to crank it 3,4,5 time before it starts. Sometimes i need to pump the gas. The second problem is the "engine" light coming on. The first time this happened i went to the vw dealer and they said maybe it was an emissions problem and that they will take a look at it when i bring it in for my next oil change. I brought the car in for the oil change. They reset the engine light so it wasn't showing. The guy also said it was probably not closing the gas cap tight enough. After this initial reset i drove around for a few weeks then the 'engine light came back on. It was reset a second time, but, the light has come back on again. I will be taking it back to my dealer again for a 3rd time. The starting problem is very worrying. I have about 75,000 miles on the passat. Obviously the vehicle is stationary when i begin to start it; but the "engine" light comes on whenever, i just notice that it is on, so i would say it comes on when i am driving or when the car is running. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OLYMPIA, WA |
VIN pattern | 1VWAP7A32DCXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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