Component Record

Volkswagen Passat 2002 Lighting Problems

36 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 2002 Volkswagen Passat - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

No Recall Covers This System

Owners reported 36 lighting complaints on this model year, and no recall campaign in NHTSA's files covers this system on it. A gap does not prove a defect - complaints are unverified owner reports - but it is the part of the record no recall announcement will ever mention.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System222 Engine150 Fuel and Propulsion System78 Brakes77 Vehicle Structure30 Visibility28

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.