Issue ID | 1311538 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10898009 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 22/08/16 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2013 passat tdi with 51k mileage, cel went on a few days ago so i was concerned and brought it to the dealership. After diagnostics run, i was told the adblue header unit had to be replaced because i had a faulty sensor. Was given estimate of $1200 to fix. Was told cost will not be covered at all. After doing research, it seems vws diesel cars are all experiencing this problem, mostly after the 3/36k warranty period has passed and then not helping owners with cost of this defect. Given that all these vehicles have a current buyback option due to dieselgate, i am appalled that vw is not offering any type of compensation for this apparent yet not declared defect that should really result in a full recall. I continue to hope for a positive resolution to this issue but am citing this complaint as i see numerous similar vehicles experiencing this issue and it needs broader attention than what it is getting from volkswagen. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ASHBURN, VA |
VIN pattern | 1VWBN7A36DCXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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