# 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
> **FATAL** · NHTSA complaint `1656816` · 2020-03-31 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 1
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLKSWAGEN
- **Model:** PASSAT
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- **Component:** FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 700,000
## Narrative
MINOR FRONT END COLLISION CAUSING EXPLOSION OF CAR CAUSING MY SON TO BURN TO DEATH
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