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Volkswagen Passat recalls

35 recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Passat, newest first.

  1. Volkswagen driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. 2006–2017 Volkswagen Beetle, Passat 24V-834 · October 30, 2024
  2. Volkswagen front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Passat 21V-812 · October 15, 2021
  3. Volkswagen these internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. 2016–2018 Volkswagen Atlas, CC, Golf +5 more 21V-321 · May 5, 2021
  4. Volkswagen these internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. 2016–2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Golf Alltrack, Golf R +2 more 20V-561 · September 16, 2020
  5. Volkswagen passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. 2020 Volkswagen Passat 20V-533 · September 2, 2020
  6. Audi driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. 2011–2012 Audi A3, Golf, Passat 19V-862 · December 4, 2019
  7. Volkswagen modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements. 2007–2018 Volkswagen Beetle, Golf SportWagen, Jetta +2 more 19V-679 · September 25, 2019
  8. Volkswagen blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. 2012–2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat 19V-389 · May 22, 2019
  9. Volkswagen incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed. 2019–2020 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat 19V-218 · March 20, 2019
  10. Audi upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. 2015–2017 Audi R8, TT, CC +2 more 19V-014 · January 11, 2019
  11. Volkswagen brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently. 2017–2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat 18V-536 · August 15, 2018
  12. Volkswagen upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. 2003 Volkswagen EuroVan, Golf, Jetta +1 more 18V-406 · June 13, 2018
  13. Audi brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance. 2018 Audi Q5, SQ5, Atlas +5 more 18V-369 · June 1, 2018 DO NOT DRIVE
  14. Volkswagen modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements. 2011–2015 Volkswagen CC, Eos, GTI +5 more 18V-329 · May 16, 2018
  15. Volkswagen upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. 2006 Volkswagen Passat 18V-247 · April 18, 2018
  16. Volkswagen upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. 2007–2010 Volkswagen CC, Eos, Golf +1 more 18V-148 · March 6, 2018
  17. Volkswagen interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail. 2006–2009 Volkswagen CC, Passat 17V-509 · August 16, 2017
  18. Volkswagen vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially resulting in a grease leak. 2012 Volkswagen Passat 17V-309 · May 11, 2017
  19. Volkswagen brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level. 2017 Volkswagen Passat 17V-075 · February 8, 2017
  20. Volkswagen in the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak. 2016 Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat 16V-403 · June 6, 2016
  21. Volkswagen due to improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underbody sensor, water may enter and corrode the electrical connectors of the sensor, causing an electrical short. 2012 Volkswagen Passat 16V-171 · March 24, 2016
  22. Audi upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. 2007–2012 Audi A5, Q5, S5 +5 more 16V-078 · February 10, 2016
  23. Audi upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. 2005–2006 Audi A3, A4, Passat 16V-079 · February 10, 2016
  24. Volkswagen in the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist. 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta +1 more 15V-705 · October 26, 2015
  25. Volkswagen in the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. 2010–2011 Volkswagen CC, Eos, GTI +4 more 15V-483 · August 4, 2015
  26. Volkswagen affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been properly tightened. 2015 Volkswagen Passat 15V-373 · June 15, 2015
  27. Volkswagen sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. 2014–2015 Volkswagen Beetle, GTI, Golf +2 more 15V-028 · January 23, 2015
  28. Volkswagen in the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback. 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, Passat 14V-670 · October 24, 2014
  29. Volkswagen in the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid. 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta, Passat 14V-182 · April 15, 2014
  30. Volkswagen in the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact. 2012 Volkswagen Passat 14V-125 · March 17, 2014
  31. Volkswagen during assembly, these vehicles were built with a diesel fuel filter element that may not seal correctly. 2012 Volkswagen Passat 12V-146 · April 5, 2012
  32. Volkswagen may have an underbody heat shield that can become damaged. 2003 Volkswagen Passat 08V-156 · July 4, 2008
  33. Volkswagen some vehicles may have an electromechanical steering gear control unit that can malfunction due to a damaged capacitor. 2009 Volkswagen Passat 08V-577 · March 11, 2008
  34. Volkswagen on certain '6' generation passenger vehicles, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to excessive moisture entering the wiper motor. 2006 Volkswagen Passat 06V-470 · December 12, 2006
  35. Volkswagen certain 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. 2006 Volkswagen Passat 06V-472 · December 12, 2006