Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Volkswagen Passat has 12 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-60... |
| Aug 9, 2023 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Stalling? Have to put in DRIVE in order to forward in order to get car to back up? Air bags Clock w... |
| Nov 2, 2022 | SUSPENSION | I noticed my car was sitting lower than normal all the way around. While driving, I heard some unusu... |
| Feb 1, 2020 | SUSPENSION | SQUEAKING IF SUSPENSION WHEN I GO OVER BUMPS |
| May 17, 2019 | SUSPENSION | BROKE REAR SPRING LAST AUGUST AND THE OTHER REAR SPRING LAST WEEK. NEVER BROKE A SPRING ON ANY CAR ... |
| Jan 2, 2019 | SUSPENSION | WINTER OF 2019, MY REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND TURNED OFF. I WAS LO... |
| Dec 14, 2018 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | MY 2013 VW PASSAT 3.6 SEL MAJOR ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION, BURNING EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL, AND SUBS... |
| Nov 19, 2014 | SUSPENSION | AT ABOUT 12000 MILES ON MY VW PASSAT CLUNKS BEGAN TO DEVELOP IN FRONT END OF CAR. IT KEPT GETTING W... |
| Jul 1, 2014 | SUSPENSION | CAR PULLS SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT. VOLKSWAGEN STATES THAT EVERYTHING IS IN SPEC. NOTHING IS BENT OR BRO... |
| Jun 19, 2014 | SUSPENSION | CAR PULLS SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT. IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. VOLKSWAGEN SAYS EVERYTHING IS IN SPEC. ... |
| Jul 31, 2013 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE | 1. THERE IS A NOTICEABLE HESITATION AFTER A COLD START (TDI, DIESEL ENGINE) GOING FROM 2ND TO 3RD G... |
| May 13, 2013 | SUSPENSION | I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE FOR CONCERNS WITH THE ... |