Vehicle recall 14V125000 · March 17, 2014
2012-2013 Volkswagen Passat
In the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles manufactured January 2011 through November 2012. In the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact.
- Consequence
- A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen notified owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holder, free of charge. The recall began in May 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagens recall number associated with this campaign is 94G8/7V.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V125000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 17, 2014
- Filed by
- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 94G8/7V
- Owner notification
- May 13, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 150,201
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Passat (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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