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Volkswagen Passat recalls and problems

44 recalls and 6,355 owner complaints for 23 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
44
Complaints
6,355
Crashes reported
200
Fires reported
262

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Volkswagen Passat by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2022 Passat0131000
2021 Passat1201100
2020 Passat3181010
2019 Passat1120000
2018 Passat4475120
2017 Passat71109130
2016 Passat51064030
2015 Passat7243112140
2014 Passat10594193150
2013 Passat9749294242
2012 Passat11484143100
2011 Passat0163111
2010 Passat41635120
2009 Passat414651220
2008 Passat41683620
2007 Passat72624620
2006 Passat757621690
2005 Passat314871140
2004 Passat3279925230
2003 Passat66281494460
2002 Passat36361046192
2001 Passat34301414110
2000 Passat35071125121

Most reported Volkswagen Passat problems

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1,608
Electrical System1,033
Engine and Engine Cooling694
Engine617
Fuel/Propulsion System441
Steering424
Power Train397
Fuel System, Gasoline375
Service Brakes, Hydraulic339
Unknown or Other329

All Volkswagen Passat recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
24V-834Oct 30, 20242006–2007, 2012–2014, 2017Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-812Oct 15, 20212021Wheels, SuspensionVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
21V-321May 5, 20212016–2017Unknown or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-561Sep 16, 20202016–2018Unknown or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
20V-533Sep 2, 20202020Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-862Dec 4, 20192012–2015Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-679Sep 25, 20192017Unknown or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-389May 22, 20192012–2020Exterior LightingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-218Mar 20, 20192020Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
19V-014Jan 11, 20192015Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-536Aug 15, 20182017–2018Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-406Jun 13, 20182003Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-369Jun 1, 20182018Do not driveService Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-329May 16, 20182012Unknown or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-247Apr 18, 20182006–2007Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
18V-148Mar 6, 20182007–2010, 2012–2014Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-509Aug 16, 20172006–2010Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-309May 11, 20172012–2014Power Train, Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
17V-075Feb 8, 20172017Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-403Jun 6, 20162016Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-171Mar 24, 20162012–2014Electrical SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-078Feb 10, 20162007–2010, 2012–2014Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
16V-079Feb 10, 20162006Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-705Oct 26, 20152015–2016Engine and Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-483Aug 4, 20152010, 2012–2014Air BagsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-373Jun 15, 20152015Service Brakes, HydraulicVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
15V-028Jan 23, 20152014–2015Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
14V-670Oct 24, 20142015SeatsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
14V-182Apr 15, 20142014Power TrainVolkswagen of America, Inc.
14V-125Mar 17, 20142012–2013Exterior LightingVolkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles manufactured January 2011 through November 2012.
12V-146Apr 5, 20122012Fuel System, DieselVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 passat vehicles, manufactured from january 18, 2011, through june 1, 2011.
08V-577Nov 3, 20082009SteeringVw is recalling 130 my 2009 passat, passat wagon, and passat cc vehicles.
08V-235May 28, 20082008Engine and Engine CoolingVolkswagen is recalling 4,079 my 2008 passat and 2,500 my 2009 tiguan passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0t fsi ulev II engines.
08V-156Apr 7, 20082000–2005Fuel System, GasolineVolkswagen is recalling 412,000 my 1999-2005 passat (5th generation) vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and produced after june 14, 1999.
07V-375Aug 28, 20072003Fuel System, GasolineOn certain vehicles equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and, ultimately, stoppage of fuel supply to the…
07V-063Feb 20, 20072003–2005Exterior LightingOn certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
06V-470Dec 12, 20062006–2007VisibilityOn certain '6' generation passenger vehicles, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to excessive moisture entering the wiper motor.
06V-472Dec 12, 20062006–2007Service Brakes, HydraulicCertain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.0l engine with 147 kw may have a vacuum line that may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures.
06V-017Jan 23, 20062003Fuel System, GasolineOn certain vehicles produced from september 2002 - march 2003, equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and…
05V-540Nov 30, 20052006SteeringOn certain passenger vehicles, the left and right tie rod securing nut may be insufficiently torqued.
04V-586Dec 15, 20042004–2005Fuel System, DieselOn certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump.
03V-154Apr 22, 20032002TiresCertain sedans and station wagons equipped with 4.0l w8 engines fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
02V-026Jan 25, 20022000–2003Fuel System, GasolineOn some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.
01V-157May 3, 20012000–2001Fuel System, GasolineVehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Volkswagen Passat?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat has the most reports (749). Check the 2013 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Passat have?

NHTSA lists 44 safety recalls covering Volkswagen Passat model years 2000–2010, 2012–2021.

What are the most common Volkswagen Passat problems?

Owners report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems most often.