2014 Volkswagen Passat: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 28, 2024 · Electrical · FL

Driver side headlight showing as out, but not fixable by replacing bulb; wiring issue.

Filed Nov 28, 2023 · Lights · 65,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle at night, the contact became aware that the driver’s side exterior headlamp was not functioning properly, potentially compromising nighttime visibility. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V389000 (Exterior Lighting), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2023 · Airbags, Body · NE · crash · 1 injury

In 2022 I was in an accident on the highway; a dear hit my car while I was traveling at 70 MPH. My airbags did not deploy and I ended up hitting my head on the driver side window really hard and it gave me a concussion and I injured one of the disks in my back. I almost got hit by semi trucks traveling behind me as well. Again, my airbags didn’t deploy after this and I’ve seen many recalls on the 2014 VW Passat specifically about the vehicles airbag deployment being that they’re also Takata airbags that had major recalls too. They should’ve deployed on a head on collision. My insurance didn’t total my car but I have proof that the entire frame was bent from the accident and my entire front headlight, fender and bumper are smashed in and wires for my transmission were severed. I still haven't settled this claim yet. I’m considering getting a lawyer about it.

Filed Jul 31, 2022 · Lights · MN

headlight adjustment recall

Filed Mar 16, 2022 · Airbags · MI

The recall listed on the previous page explains why visibility is so poor when low or high beams are on while driving, no matter what the weather conditions are. My safety, along with my family's safety, and oncoming traffic were put at risk due to such poor visibility. I don't have this problem with my other Volkswagen (2017 Jetta). The other problem I encountered is with my steering wheel. I was turning and I heard what sounded like a crinkle type noise. It was rather brief so I didn't pay attention and then it made the sound again when I turned wheel in the opposite direction and again on my next turn. The following day I heard the same type of noise while turning in either direction and then the noise sounded like a spring breaking. I then noticed a light on my dash come on. The light was orange in color displaying a similar no seat belt wearing flash display. Once I was home I looked into what dash light meant and it had to do with an airbag malfunction. I went on to notice that none of my steering wheel functions worked nor did my horn. I researched possible recall involving steering wheel clock spring in a 2014 Passat and found it was indeed a recall. I purchased this car for my soon to be licensed son and he needs these recalls fixed as soon as possible in order to use car for his driving test in April. The nearest VW dealer is in Green Bay, WI which is a few hours away from my home. I was informed by a close friend that works for VW that recalls could be fixed by Halbinsel Mazda in Escanaba MI. My other VW is currently in storage and I am unable to get to it until spring time when the snow melts. This leaves me with the Passat with poor visibility and if I were to get in an accident the airbag wouldn't deploy because of clock spring recall nor can I warn anybody by honking my horn. Both recalls are putting myself, my loved ones and traffic at major safety risks. My vehicle is available for inspection, so matter can be resolved as soon as possible.

Filed Aug 25, 2020 · Lights · 55,000 miles · GA

Low beam headlights goes out from vibration of road. The headlight buld doesn't fit tightly into the bulb holder.

Filed Sep 13, 2017 · Lights · 80,000 miles · NY

Passenger headlight low beam terminal melted and fogged interior surfaces of reflector and lens

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · 40,050 miles · DC

Battery light came on. Then headlights began to darken,power steering failed, ABS brake light warning came on, airbag warning light came on, TPMS light came on, low fuel light came on, engine became sluggish with little acceleration, speedometer went out and all lights in car went out. I could barely control, move or turn car. This happened after my 40k mile service 4 days ago. Everything checked out fine at that time.

Filed Aug 13, 2016 · Lights · 44,565 miles · CA

It was around the end of april this year when I was driving to my work when all of a sudden one of my light bulbs shorted out or burned out while I was driving, I drive in the early hours so it's dark and it caught me off guard. So I went to my local volkswagen dealership to get my parts and I asked at the parts department if there was a recall for this issue and he told me no but it kept happening so I looked up recalls of this issue and their was a recall for the headlights but they were for 2012-2013 passats so from my experience it keeps happening in my 2014 model as well.first it was around every two weeks that the bulb would burn out at random but in the past two weeks I had to replace the bulb way more often almost every two days. This is my only car and I really can't afford to keep replace a bulb this often. My major concern isn't with the expense of purchasing headlights every 2-3 days but my safety and my children's safety because of me not being able to drive with full vision, it's my only car so I have to drive it.

Filed Jun 21, 2016 · Lights · 60,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen passat. While driving 50 MPH, the warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, indicating that the headlamp was out. The contact replaced the headlight and the warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 14,000 miles · LA

2014 volkswagen passat diesel. Ownership 1/1/2 yrs. Mileage 14,000. Driving to work could not go over 30mph. Dashboard light came on showing emission control monitor & pre glow. Thought it was due to colder weather. Had to be towed & at dealership now for repair. Complete breakdown. Vw mechanic stating there is major damage due to a rodent or squirell problem. Stated the wiring is chewed up even in the headlights. I am the only car owner in the parish and in the neighborhood with this problem?? Have warranty but vw said this is not covered under warranty. Had to get rental car. Waiting for state farm insurance adjuster to go to dealership. Help! Please send a the federal safety agency rep to investigate and look at vehicle.