NHTSA recall 16V171000
Electrical System · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passat vehicles equipped with tdi engines. Due to improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underbody sensor, water may enter and corrode the electrical connectors of the sensor, causing an electrical short.
Why it matters: An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in September.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Volkswagen Passat, 2013 Volkswagen Passat, 2014 Volkswagen Passat.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V171000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.