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2016 Volkswagen Passat Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has 3 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat

Other
20Steering
18Electrical
17Engine
10Airbags
8Brakes
7Powertrain
5Speed Control
5Structure
4Fuel System
3Lights
3

3

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Lights Recalls

19V389000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabl...

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 18, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUNKNOWN - Looked into recall information regarding this vehicle. KBB.COM specified a headlight issue...
Jan 10, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWHEN THEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON THE LEFT FRONT FOG LIGHT TURNS ON , WHEN THE CAR TURNS LEFT, WHEN...
Feb 2, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BY OTHE...

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