Volkswagen Lights Problems

Lights issues make up roughly 2% of all Volkswagen owner complaints. The majority of the issues have been reported by Passat owners.

The complaint we hear about most often is brake light out in the 2010 CC.

Where Lights Complaints Happen

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

Worst Models

Recent Lights News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. A tiny number of 2019 Jetta cars shipped with passenger-side LED headlights that are out of position.

    VW says a driver may have trouble seeing at night, not to mention the incorrect settings violate federal safety standards. Only 28 cars are being recalled so the chances are pretty low that yours is one of them.

    Of course it’s a much higher probability than you hitting that $1.6B mega millions jackpot, so look into it.

    keep reading article "Certain 2019 Jettas Recalled for Out-Of-Position Headlights"

  2. Low-beam bulbs in the 2012-13 Passat can come loose from its connection, which means lights out for owners.

    To fix the issue, VW is recalling any Passat manufactured between January, 2011 and November, 2012.

    According to NHTSA, the recall will begin in May, 2014 and concerned owners can contact Volkswagen at 800-822-8987 and refer to recall number 94G8/7V.

    keep reading article "VW Issues Recall and Stop Sale"

  3. Volkswagen is recalling over 150,000 Passats because closing the hood is disabling the low-beam headlights.

    VW says the problem could be avoided by dropping the hood gently and not from any noticeable height, but who does that? Should we give it a pillow too?

    The problem is a lose electrical connection in the 2012 and 2013 model years. If you do manage to knock the lights out, you'd see a warning light on your dashboard (and feel like you just won the strongman or strong-woman competition).

    VW says no crashes or injuries have been reported but dealers will still need to fix the problem. They'll install a different fitting for the headlight bulb and possibly add a new hood bumper to protect the hood from hitting the headlights. I was just kidding about that pillow, but it looks like VW is serious.

    Affected VW Passat owners can contact the Volkswagen at 800-822-8987.

    keep reading article "Why Dropping the Hood Could Mean Lights Out"