2013 Volkswagen Passat: engine knocking or ticking

Filed May 7, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 59,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked forward while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle went into limp mode with an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact pulled over and inspected the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine was rattling and over heating. At start-up, the RPM's revved up while the rattling persisted, with the check engine warning light illuminated. Bergstrom volkswagen of appleton (3019 n victory ln #102, appleton, wi 54913, (800) 398-6846) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled for the vehicle to be inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was promised a call back which was still pending. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000. Consumer took the vehicle to be repaired and paid $300 but warning light is still on.

Filed Apr 11, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 49,545 miles · VA

My vehicle was making a ticking sound when turning, then out of nowhere a error message came up that said error airbag, and the air bag light came on. I looked up to see if it was a recall, since I bought the vehicle used, it is for the clockspring, when I used the VIN search it did not so as an active recall for my vehicle.

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NC

My 2013 vw passat 3.6 sel lacks a elec stability control switch on the vehicle. As a result, the traction is terrible on this vehicle in rain, snow, and sleet. The engine has a knocking noise, even though I service the vehicle at vw every 10,000 miles as required in the owner's manual. This vehicle has major electrical problems, such as the seat belt light illuminating, and I lose tension in my driver seat belt. That is a huge safety flaw for this $40,000 vehicle.

Filed Oct 27, 2017 · Airbags · RI

Takata recall - I would like to get fixed asap instead of waiting for this ticking tome bomb to explode.

Filed Aug 6, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 124,021 miles · VA

When I started turning the steering wheel a few days ago I would hear something kinda ticking like something was caught between the steering and column section. Today after I started my car and the steering wheel air bag came and has stayed on. Thus my horn and buttons to control my instrument panel no longer work.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · AL

Internal high pressure fuel pump failure. Thankfully, my car was parked and idling at the time since my wife had just been on the highway. I began to hear a slight knocking sound, then a slight squeal like a belt makes, and then the car shut down. It would turn over, but would not restart. I had it towed to the local dealer and was advised that there was an internal high pressure fuel pump failure that would cost $6200 because the entire fuel system basically had to be replaced. Apparently, upon research, this has been a known problem since 2009. This could be a real safety issue particularly at highway speeds or at times when acceleration is necessary. My car is three (3) years old and has 85,000 miles.

Filed Aug 16, 2016 · Airbags · 37,000 miles · OH

Takata recall. Recall started 2/9/2016 & six months later vw still does not have the part(s) to make repair. It's like driving a ticking time bomb. Please help.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 32,000 miles · MI

This incident had to happen twice for the dealer to see the issue. Accelerating from stop at a light when I reached 3000 RPM the engine stalled and the car will not accelerate. I pulled to the side and turned the car off and turned it back on problem was gone. I took it to the dealer and they could not see any issue. Couple of weeks later same thing happened again but instead of turning the car off or even shifting out of d. I drove the car with that condition directly to the dealer and instructed one of the service technician to get in the car and take a ride with me. He saw the issue and this time believed me and they investigated further and found out that the knock sensors were malfunctioning. I have had nothing but problems with my car. My seat frame was fixed incorrectly twice. My navigation unit replaced twice and vw still ignoring the lag and freezing of the unit. Why pay 5000 more for a navigation and camera for them not to function right. A section of my muffler was malfunctioning as well. Another issue is the key fob. I found out it is effected very easily by interference and when your key fob is in the car it can say key fob not in close proximity. I am very disappointed by this vehicle, I thought vw had better quality standards.