How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2013 VW Passat have?

NHTSA lists 26 complaints in this area for the 2013 Passat, which is about 3% of its 748 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2013 Passat?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2013 Passat.

At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component on the 2013 Passat is 19,727 miles.

What is the most common suspension complaint on the 2013 Passat?

Multiple owners describe the car pulling to the right or drifting lanes at highway speed, along with reports of tire sidewall bulges and blowouts.

Did any 2013 Passat suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these 26 complaints.

2013 Volkswagen Passat Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat, about 3% of its 748 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 19,727 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 26; 3% of 748
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 19,727 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report the car pulling sharply to the right on straight roads, with the dealer finding the caster out of factory spec and non-adjustable.
At highway speeds around 65 mph, some drivers describe the car drifting or changing lanes on its own when the road surface shifts.
Several owners report tire sidewall bulges or blowouts on Hankook and Continental tires at highway speed, with tread that still looked nearly new.
One owner reported front sway bar failure with clunking noises from the front end that required sway bar and link replacement.
Another owner reported front suspension strut mounting bolts rattling loose, affecting handling during cornering and at high speed.
A wheel bearing reportedly went bad and caused increased noise at highway speeds at low mileage for the vehicle.

When 2013 Volkswagen Passat suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 17, 2013, latest Mar 20, 2025.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Mar 2025; peak Jul 2014 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Passat model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20055 (3%)
200612 (2%)
20076 (2%)
20082 (1%)
20094 (3%)
20104 (2%)
20112 (13%)
20124 (1%)
201326 (3%)
201415 (3%)
201521 (9%)
20163 (3%)
20178 (7%)
20184 (9%)
20190 (0%)
20202 (11%)
20211 (6%)
20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2013 VW Passat have?: NHTSA lists 26 complaints in this area for the 2013 Passat, which is about 3% of its 748 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2013 Passat?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2013 Passat.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component on the 2013 Passat is 19,727 miles.
What is the most common suspension complaint on the 2013 Passat?: Multiple owners describe the car pulling to the right or drifting lanes at highway speed, along with reports of tire sidewall bulges and blowouts.
Did any 2013 Passat suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these 26 complaints.