Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2020 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2020 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (two problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2020 Volkswagen Passat

The Warnings problem

Error message alerted to maintenance needed and the air bag light has turned on and remained on. Also said message that front assist inls unavailable.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

The Volkswagen front assist (sometimes referred to as forward collision warning) system employed without having anything/anyone in front of the vehicle - no traffic in front, behind or on the side and the brakes engaged the brought the car to a complete stop in the street.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Steering wheel controls stopped working, no horn either. Probably no airbag but haven't got into an accident. There was recall on the same part for the until 2018, but the new part I was going to install lists that if fits cars 2016-2022 part # 5k0-953-569-bc recall from vw.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Volkswagen Passat model year vehicles:



Passat Service Bulletins
Passat Safety Recalls
Passat Defect Investigations