Volkswagen Passat: Exterior lighting — headlights

Affects Volkswagen Passat · 2012–2013 — about 150K vehicles.

The hazard

A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volkswagen notified owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holder, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagens recall number associated with this campaign is 94G8/7V.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational