Volkswagen Passat: Electrical system — wiring

Affects Volkswagen Passat · 2012–2014 — about 91K vehicles.

The hazard

An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in September. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23T3.

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