Volkswagen Passat recalls
NHTSA's records list 19 safety recalls covering the Volkswagen Passat since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2003, 2006-2010, 2012-2021. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 30, 2024. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2021 Volkswagen Passat recalls 1
- Improperly Tightened Front Wheel Bearing Bolts
Component: suspension. 30 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Volkswagen Passat recalls 3
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Folded Wrong/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 1,829 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 662,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Side Impact Air Bag Installed
Component: air bags. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Volkswagen Passat recalls 1
- Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 662,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Volkswagen Passat recalls 4
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 23 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 662,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts may be Loose
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 8,416 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 10,225 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Volkswagen Passat recalls 7
- Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 248,330 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 23 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 662,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts may be Loose
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 8,416 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Fluid Leak may Reduce Braking Power
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,007 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Volkswagen Passat recalls 3
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 23 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 662,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Volkswagen Passat recalls 3
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 226 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 662,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 119,394 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Volkswagen Passat recalls 5
- Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 248,330 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 226 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 662,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 363,713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Heat Shield not Long Enough to Prevent Damage
Component: engine and engine cooling. 84,262 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Volkswagen Passat recalls 5
- Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 248,330 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 226 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 662,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 363,713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Heat Shield not Long Enough to Prevent Damage
Component: engine and engine cooling. 84,262 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Volkswagen Passat recalls 6
- Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 248,330 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 226 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 662,185 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 363,713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Heat Shield not Long Enough to Prevent Damage
Component: engine and engine cooling. 84,262 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Volkswagen Passat recalls 2
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 363,713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Failure Cause Engine Stall
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 280,915 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Volkswagen Passat recalls 2
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 363,713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Failure Cause Engine Stall
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 280,915 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 Volkswagen Passat recalls 2
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 363,713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Failure Cause Engine Stall
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 280,915 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 Volkswagen Passat recalls 4
- Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 248,330 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 71,335 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 363,713 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Failure Cause Engine Stall
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 280,915 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 Volkswagen Passat recalls 3
- Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 248,330 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 71,335 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Pump Failure Cause Engine Stall
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 280,915 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2003 Volkswagen Passat recalls 1
- Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 2,564 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.