tyrntlzrdking
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Where do you get your information?
Link please.
2012-2013 Passat Turbocharger Warranty Extended to 10 years/120,000 Miles!
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Link please.
VeeDubTDI
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It's unlikely that they'll send you one, so happy not believing.
Paulie
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my 2014 passat has the engine code CKRA and was built november 14th 2013. do you think this will apply to me?
tdiatlast
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...uhhh...the article the OP posted says "...certain 2012-2013 model years..."...my emphasis...
Bobmws
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Ohhh I can't wait to talk to them on Monday!!!!
I'll be reporting the results of my situation later tonight. How do I post pics of the service bill??
I'm guessing dogger37 will be the first to interact with a dealer on this, also figure his extended warranty company will be all over it too.
cevans
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Direct. Any dealership can look up the bulletin number VWP-14-04.
torqueit
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I've got to believe that VW has run all the numbers on this in terms of failure rates and how much this warranty extension is expected to cost them and have weighed that against the potential loss of sales from not extending the warranty.
What that tells me is:
1. Failure rates, even on affected vehicles, is low enough that the cost is acceptable.
OR
2. Sales are starting to slow and they have decided that it is costing them significantly more than fixing affected vehicles (that they might fix anyway like in the case of the "implied" warranty extension on HPFP on Jettas and Golfs)
Either way, I'm very encouraged by this news. The HPFP seems solid on these cars based on the very rare failures on this board. The turbo seemed like the weak link and now it's covered for many years of driving, even at the high rate I'm putting miles on the car.
What that tells me is:
1. Failure rates, even on affected vehicles, is low enough that the cost is acceptable.
OR
2. Sales are starting to slow and they have decided that it is costing them significantly more than fixing affected vehicles (that they might fix anyway like in the case of the "implied" warranty extension on HPFP on Jettas and Golfs)
Either way, I'm very encouraged by this news. The HPFP seems solid on these cars based on the very rare failures on this board. The turbo seemed like the weak link and now it's covered for many years of driving, even at the high rate I'm putting miles on the car.
Hypermile
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Just came back from my local dealer. I can confirm that my '13 Passat has the 10 years 193,000km extended warranty for the turbo. The service manager, whom I have a great relationship with (6 years, I've been taking my Audi to him and watched him go up the employee ladder) confirmed verbally and showed me on the recall paper that he printed for my car to do the recalls.
Thanks again OP, you have saved allot of ppl allot of sleepless nights!
Thanks again OP, you have saved allot of ppl allot of sleepless nights!
Canuck64
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Where do I find my engine code?
Hypermile
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^ you have a CKRA
Canuck64
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Ok, thanks
I guess that all of the people that claimed that the failure rates of these turbos was "acceptable" and "reasonable" will need to rethink their statements. We all know that VW wouldn't spend the money they are going to on future repairs if it wasnt hurting their bottom line.I've got to believe that VW has run all the numbers on this in terms of failure rates and how much this warranty extension is expected to cost them and have weighed that against the potential loss of sales from not extending the warranty.
What that tells me is:
1. Failure rates, even on affected vehicles, is low enough that the cost is acceptable.
OR
2. Sales are starting to slow and they have decided that it is costing them significantly more than fixing affected vehicles (that they might fix anyway like in the case of the "implied" warranty extension on HPFP on Jettas and Golfs)
Either way, I'm very encouraged by this news. The HPFP seems solid on these cars based on the very rare failures on this board. The turbo seemed like the weak link and now it's covered for many years of driving, even at the high rate I'm putting miles on the car.
I would also believe that the "safety" aspect of a turbo failure was taken into consideration as well. We all see how the deny, deny, deny strategy worked out for GM.
Regardless, it is really good news for anyone that drives one of these cars. I'm fairly certain that the extension will include 2014's once the 2015's are on the lots.
compu_85
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I spoke with a friend who is a dealer tech - he confirmed this is in the system. I might swing by the dealer later today and see if I can get a printout.
Thanks,
-J
Thanks,
-J
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Based on my experience and the manner in which I was treated both by my dealer (Gault in Endicott, NY) and VWoA, I have no doubt that support will be there. Should the same thing happen to my 2014 I wouldn't expect a different experience.
14tdipassat
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Hopefully the 2014's get addressed before I hit 25k miles and bite on the extended warranty...
Nebelwerfer
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Here's hoping it will be the same for my '12. Going in on Wednesday for the hood recall.
mafrif
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Man am I relieved. Vw just saved a customer from selling and never returning back. Hopefully in this time they can figure out a more robust turbo or a program change that will take care of it long term.
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Too late for me. I dumped my 2013 Passat TDI and bought a 2014 Accord Hybrid after losing my Passat for 3 wks due to blown turbo. It took VW 4 days just to get my car towed to the dealer! The Honda dealer just happened to have one waiting just for me at a time when they were, and still are, hard to find. I took it as an omen.
VW totally lost me. They had all they needed to keep me as a customer but refused to. And what good is a 120Kmi warranty when you're having to get your car towed to the dealer every 20Kmi? Besides, the VW stealership had sold me a 100Kmi extended warranty for near $3000 that turned out to be a big scam. VW kept $800 of it after I sold the car when I was told I would get it all back if I didn't use it. Why doesn't VW include the 100k warranty when you by the car?
Goodbye VW!
VW totally lost me. They had all they needed to keep me as a customer but refused to. And what good is a 120Kmi warranty when you're having to get your car towed to the dealer every 20Kmi? Besides, the VW stealership had sold me a 100Kmi extended warranty for near $3000 that turned out to be a big scam. VW kept $800 of it after I sold the car when I was told I would get it all back if I didn't use it. Why doesn't VW include the 100k warranty when you by the car?
Goodbye VW!
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Lincoln
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Great news! My only big worry was the turbo (USAA extended warranty coverage specifically excluded the turbo, presumably because it's a known problem). It's nice to see VW responding to our concerns.
cevans
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Another great car ruined by a bad dealership experience. Sorry to hear you jumped ship and best of luck to you and your Accord!Too late for me. I dumped my 2013 Passat TDI and bought a 2014 Accord Hybrid after losing my Passat for 3 wks due to blown turbo. It took VW 4 days just to get my car towed to the dealer! The Honda dealer just happened to have one waiting just for me at a time when they were, and still are, hard to find. I took it as an omen.
VW totally lost me. They had all they needed to keep me as a customer but refused to. And what good is a 120Kmi warranty when you're having to get your car towed to the dealer every 20Kmi? Besides, the VW stealership had sold me a 100Kmi extended warranty for near $3000 that turned out to be a big scam. VW kept $800 of it after I sold the car when I was told I would get it all back if I didn't use it. Why doesn't VW include the 100k warranty when you by the car?
Goodbye VW!
Nebelwerfer
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Just got back from the dealership for the headlight recall.
Turbo warranty is there for 193,000km, including everything that is affected if it decides to detonate. Also, the exhaust flapper is extended to 193,000km (didn't know about the mileage).
Nice to see VW sorting out the mess.
Turbo warranty is there for 193,000km, including everything that is affected if it decides to detonate. Also, the exhaust flapper is extended to 193,000km (didn't know about the mileage).
Nice to see VW sorting out the mess.
compu_85
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For those wanting a PDF:
http://pics.tdiclub.com/data/3209/vwp-14-04_turbocharger_limited_warranty_extension_2012_-_2013.pdf
-J
http://pics.tdiclub.com/data/3209/vwp-14-04_turbocharger_limited_warranty_extension_2012_-_2013.pdf
-J
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I agree with cevans. It's not the car, it's the dealership. However, it IS VWoA's responsibility to get around their poor dealership representation.Too late for me. I dumped my 2013 Passat TDI and bought a 2014 Accord Hybrid after losing my Passat for 3 wks due to blown turbo. It took VW 4 days just to get my car towed to the dealer! The Honda dealer just happened to have one waiting just for me at a time when they were, and still are, hard to find. I took it as an omen.
VW totally lost me. They had all they needed to keep me as a customer but refused to. And what good is a 120Kmi warranty when you're having to get your car towed to the dealer every 20Kmi? Besides, the VW stealership had sold me a 100Kmi extended warranty for near $3000 that turned out to be a big scam. VW kept $800 of it after I sold the car when I was told I would get it all back if I didn't use it. Why doesn't VW include the 100k warranty when you by the car?
Goodbye VW!
Enjoy your Accord
!Interesting tidbit under the Subject line...
Subject: Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension
(US dealers)
How about our friends to the North, eh?
VeeDubTDI
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Not unexpected, considering this is through Volkswagen of America and not Volkswagen of Canada. I guess our Canadian friends will just have to wait and see what VWoC has to say (if anything).
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LeeM
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The pdf says it only applies to diagnosis and replacement of a faulty turbo. Does the tb for the turbo replacement procedure include down stream components of the exhaust?
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