2013 Volkswagen Passat Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2013 Volkswagen Passat, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 54,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “high pressure fuel” (20% of reports).
- 65fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 54,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $7,750typical repair cost reported by owners
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- High pressure fuel: mentioned in 13 of 65 complaints (20%)
- Glow plug: mentioned in 6 of 65 complaints (9%)
- Pump failed: mentioned in 6 of 65 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2013 Volkswagen Passat at $7,750, and half of them between $2,000 and $9,050.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 49 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 65 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 a fire.
Volkswagen Passat fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Passat | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2020 Passat | 2 | 11% | — |
| 2019 Passat | 1 | 8% | 6,000 |
| 2018 Passat | 6 | 13% | — |
| 2017 Passat | 6 | 5% | 8,500 |
| 2016 Passat | 15 | 14% | 47,124 |
| 2015 Passat | 21 | 9% | 45,500 |
| 2014 Passat | 47 | 8% | 58,013 |
| 2013 Passat | 65 | 9% | 54,000 |
| 2012 Passat | 32 | 7% | 50,050 |
| 2011 Passat | 3 | 19% | 139,000 |
| 2010 Passat | 25 | 15% | 101,000 |
| 2009 Passat | 46 | 32% | 90,000 |
| 2008 Passat | 44 | 26% | 111,146 |
| 2007 Passat | 31 | 12% | 124,500 |
| 2006 Passat | 41 | 7% | 110,000 |
| 2005 Passat | 8 | 5% | 121,901 |
| 2004 Passat | 22 | 8% | 130,000 |
| 2003 Passat | 24 | 4% | 124,084 |
| 2002 Passat | 15 | 2% | 118,000 |
| 2001 Passat | 6 | 1% | 90,000 |
| 2000 Passat | 7 | 1% | 114,248 |
| 1999 Passat | 2 | 0% | 162,015 |
| 1998 Passat | 1 | 0% | 12,800 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was on top of Beech Mountain NC working at a customer's house when it started to snow. I was at the bottom of their driveway and when I attempted to drive out, the traction control light would turn on, indicating I was losing traction. When this happened, I was unable to accelerate any more and…
High pressure fuel pump failed, causing the car to completely shut down on the Highway. Because of the systems design, it sends fragments into the fuel lines and fuel injectors clogging them. The Passat TDI uses the CP4 HPFP that has already been recalled by FCA and BMW. I was unaware how common it…
The vehicle cuts off while driving weâve done numerous expensive replacements to water pump, control arm bushings, new battery, variable valve timing, celinoid, camshaft adjustment magnet, spark plugs and coils, ignition switch, fuel pump, gas cap. Oil filters And there is still a problem.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Volkswagen Passats have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat (9% of the 748 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Volkswagen Passat fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 54,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2013 Volkswagen Passat?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,750 (half paid between $2,000 and $9,050), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2013 Volkswagen Passat?
The most frequent phrase is “high pressure fuel”, in 13 of 65 complaints, followed by “glow plug” (6).
Other 2013 Volkswagen Passat problems
- Air Bags problems (382)
- Engine problems (104)
- Electrical System problems (93)
- Exterior Lighting problems (60)
- Steering problems (51)
See all 2013 Volkswagen Passat problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Passat years.