Volkswagen Passat Starter motor may malfunction and overheat Recall

Reason for recall: On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.

Mar 7, 2018

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

This issue affects Beetle Eos Golf Jetta Passat Scirocco Sharan Tiguan Touran, this particular recall is for the Passat.