Hi I just purchase the passat in November. I've been having this noise I believe coming from the front. Usually happens when taking corners and it is in 4 and mostly 5 gear, doesnt seem to downshift enough. Also in traffic it could be in those gears and rpm is about 1100 to 1200 rpms, but if I shift it myself you dont hear the noise. it sounds like a heat shield/vibration noise. The dealer heard the noise when I went with them on a test drive, can find anything wrong with it. They test drove other 2013 Passats and 2 out of 3 of them do the same. The noise can be annoying. Normal for these year Passats? Help with any ideas? Thank you any help is appreciated.