Two problems related to tire have been reported for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2015 Passat.
Severe crack in sidewall of one tire. (4) 235/45r18 goodyear assurance maxlife I stopped by the installer today 9/12/2023. At risk for blow-out. No signs of running underinflated. To my surprise - they identified that the three other tires are show similar sidewall cracking emerging. Pictures available. Pictures of the other three tires are available upon request. I purchased four tires from tire rack January 5, 2020. Rhp reference number(s): 440024853431, 440024853432, 440024853433, 440024853434 note: is this similar to complaint # NHTSA id number: 11510140 ( March 4, 2023 ) similarities: both cars had: same "brand" tire. Similare make. Passat. 2017 vs my 2015 (tdi = extra weight) hot climate texas vs arizona.
Purchased new atlas tire from an authorized atlas tire dealer. Once tires were mounted and balanced, there was a slight vibration around 70 mph. The tire was then re-balanced and had pressure applied. It was found the tire to have a thin side wall causing the tire not to balance and putting the driver at risk with a premature failure. The company as not followed there warranty and will not respond to an on-going email with their representatives.
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