Does the 2013 Volkswagen Passat have a recall for visibility or wiper problems?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Passat.

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2013 Passat have?

NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area, making up 3% of the 748 total complaints filed for the 2013 model year.

What is the most common visibility issue reported on the 2013 Passat?

Owners most often described sunroof panels exploding outward while driving and heater cores clogging, which stopped windows from defrosting.

At what mileage do these problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Passat is 54,500 miles.

Were there any injuries linked to these complaints?

Yes, NHTSA records one injury among the 22 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Passat, with no crashes or fires reported.

2013 Volkswagen Passat Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat, 3% of that year's 748 total complaints. No related recall exists for this area. Median mileage at failure was 54,500 miles, and one injury was reported.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 22; 3% of 748
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 54,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Sunroof panels reportedly exploded outward at highway speed, leaving large holes and scattering glass inside and outside the cabin.
Heater core clogging led to loss of defrost function, leaving windows fogged or frosted on one or both sides.
Heated side mirrors failed to activate above roughly 68 degrees, causing fogged mirrors and reduced visibility.
Windshields reportedly cracked without impact, described by owners as a structural defect.
A washer fluid hose connector near the pump was found leaking, requiring dealer replacement.

When 2013 Volkswagen Passat visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 10, 2013, latest Jan 15, 2024.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Jan 2024; peak Feb 2016 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Passat model year

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

20053 (2%)
200619 (3%)
20078 (3%)
20086 (4%)
20091 (1%)
20103 (2%)
20110 (0%)
20126 (1%)
201322 (3%)
201415 (3%)
20159 (4%)
20163 (3%)
20175 (5%)
20180 (0%)
20191 (8%)
20201 (6%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Volkswagen Passat have a recall for visibility or wiper problems?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Passat.
How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2013 Passat have?: NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area, making up 3% of the 748 total complaints filed for the 2013 model year.
What is the most common visibility issue reported on the 2013 Passat?: Owners most often described sunroof panels exploding outward while driving and heater cores clogging, which stopped windows from defrosting.
At what mileage do these problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Passat is 54,500 miles.
Were there any injuries linked to these complaints?: Yes, NHTSA records one injury among the 22 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Passat, with no crashes or fires reported.