There have been 46 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Passat. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volkswagen Passat.
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, 2019 Volkswagen Beetle, 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, 2012 Volkswagen Passat, 2013 Volkswagen Passat, 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 2017 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 beetle, beetle convertible, 2012-2014 passat, 2017 passat wagon, and 2006-2007 passat sedan vehicles. the driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
the bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2021 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 atlas, atlas cross sport, and passat vehicles. the front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2017 Volkswagen CC, 2017 Volkswagen E-golf, 2017 Volkswagen Golf, 2018 Volkswagen Golf R, 2019 Volkswagen Golf R, 2016 Volkswagen Passat, 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2017 Volkswagen Touareg |
| Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 touareg gp, tiguan, golf a6, e-golf gp, ccf, 2016-2017 passat gp, 2018-2019 golf r gp, and 2018 atlas vehicles. these internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan |
| Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 volkswagen passat, 2018 tiguan lwb, 2007-2009 jetta sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 jetta, 2013 jetta hybrid, 2008-2009 jetta sportwagen, 2015 golf sportwagen, 2013 golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 beetle and beetle convertible, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Audi R8, 2016 Audi TT, 2017 Audi TT, 2015 Volkswagen CC, 2016 Volkswagen CC, 2017 Volkswagen CC, 2015 Volkswagen EOS, 2016 Volkswagen EOS, 2015 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 passat, 2015-2016 eos, 2015-2017 cc, 2016-2017 tt roadster, tt coupe, 2017 audi r8 coupe, and r8 spyder vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
the loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen atlas and 2017-2018 volkswagen passat vehicles. the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Volkswagen Eurovan, 2003 Volkswagen Golf, 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, 2003 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 volkswagen passat sedan, jetta, jetta wagon, golf, eurovan, eurovan camper van and eurovan chassis vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 volkswagen passat sedan and wagon vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Volkswagen CC, 2010 Volkswagen CC, 2011 Volkswagen CC, 2012 Volkswagen CC, 2013 Volkswagen CC, 2014 Volkswagen CC, 2015 Volkswagen CC, 2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, 2008 Volkswagen Passat, 2009 Volkswagen Passat, 2010 Volkswagen Passat, 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen cc, 2006-2010 passat and passat wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter (dpf), it could increase the risk of fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Volkswagen Passat, 2013 Volkswagen Passat, 2014 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and direct-shift transmissions (dsg). The vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially resulting ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 30, 2024 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 114,478 |
| Oct. 15, 2021 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 30 |
| May. 5, 2021 | Unknown Or Other | 46 |
| Sep. 25, 2019 | Unknown Or Other | 113 |
| Jan. 11, 2019 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 119,394 |
| Aug. 15, 2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 8,416 |
| Jun. 13, 2018 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 2,564 |
| Apr. 18, 2018 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 71,335 |
| Aug. 16, 2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 280,915 |
| May. 11, 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 84,262 |
| Feb. 8, 2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,007 |
| Jun. 6, 2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 55 |
| Mar. 24, 2016 | Electrical System:wiring | 91,442 |
| Feb. 10, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 659,493 |
| Feb. 10, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 151,767 |
| Oct. 26, 2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 91,867 |
| Aug. 4, 2015 | Air Bags:frontal | 415,825 |
| Jun. 15, 2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 62 |
| Jan. 23, 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 44,658 |
| Oct. 24, 2014 | Seats | 393 |
| Apr. 15, 2014 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines | 26,452 |
| Mar. 17, 2014 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 150,201 |
| Apr. 5, 2012 | Diesel Fuel System | 153 |
| Nov. 3, 2008 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 130 |
| May. 28, 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 6,579 |
| Apr. 7, 2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 412,000 |
| Aug. 28, 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 34,358 |
| Feb. 20, 2007 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 1,002,000 |
| Dec. 12, 2006 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 57,291 |
| Dec. 12, 2006 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 58,800 |
| Jan. 23, 2006 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 74,000 |
| Nov. 30, 2005 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 15 |
| Dec. 15, 2004 | Diesel Fuel System | 19,284 |
| Apr. 22, 2003 | Tire | 11 |
| Sep. 18, 2002 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 10,450 |
| Jan. 25, 2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 487,284 |
| May. 3, 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 70,000 |
| Dec. 6, 2000 | Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | 83,000 |
| Sep. 13, 1999 | Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | 51,900 |
| May. 21, 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 88,121 |
| Jun. 22, 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 19,800 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 8,100 |
| Sep. 20, 1995 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 34,000 |
| Jul. 14, 1993 | Suspension:front | 1,200 |
| Sep. 15, 1992 | Vehicle Speed Control | 12,650 |
| Apr. 14, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 358,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Passat | 1 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Passat | 1 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 5 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Passat | 3 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 5 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 7 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Passat | 6 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 7 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Passat | 3 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Passat | 3 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat | 3 |
| 2007 Volkswagen Passat | 6 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Passat | 7 |
| 2005 Volkswagen Passat | 3 |
| 2004 Volkswagen Passat | 3 |
| 2003 Volkswagen Passat | 6 |
| 2002 Volkswagen Passat | 3 |
| 2001 Volkswagen Passat | 3 |
| 2000 Volkswagen Passat | 3 |
| 1999 Volkswagen Passat | 5 |
| 1998 Volkswagen Passat | 4 |
| 1996 Volkswagen Passat | 1 |
| 1995 Volkswagen Passat | 1 |
| 1994 Volkswagen Passat | 1 |
| 1993 Volkswagen Passat | 3 |
| 1992 Volkswagen Passat | 1 |
| 1991 Volkswagen Passat | 1 |
| 1990 Volkswagen Passat | 2 |
| 1989 Volkswagen Passat | 1 |
| 1988 Volkswagen Passat | 1 |