Volkswagen Passat recalls

44 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Passat (model years 2000–2010, 2012–2021), explained in plain English. Pick your year:

2021 (1)2020 (3)2019 (1)2018 (4)2017 (7)2016 (5)2015 (7)2014 (10)2013 (9)2012 (11)2010 (4)2009 (4)2008 (4)2007 (7)2006 (7)2005 (3)2004 (3)2003 (6)2002 (3)2001 (3)2000 (3)

All Volkswagen Passat recalls

Date	Recall	Vehicles	Problem	Units
2024-11-06	24V834	2006–2017 Volkswagen Passat & 2017–2019 Volkswagen Beetle + 1 more	Airbag	248,330
2021-10-18	21V812	2021 Volkswagen Atlas & 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport + 1 more	Suspension	30
2021-05-06	21V321	2018–2019 Volkswagen Golf R & 2016–2017 Volkswagen Passat + 6 more	Unknown Or Other	46
2020-09-17	20V561	2016–2018 Volkswagen Passat & 2018 Volkswagen Atlas + 3 more	Unknown Or Other	23
2020-09-02	20V533	2020 Volkswagen Passat	Airbag	1,829
2019-12-05	19V862	2011–2014 Volkswagen Golf & 2012–2015 Volkswagen Passat + 1 more	Airbag	226
2019-09-26	19V679	2007–2019 Volkswagen Jetta & 2008–2013 Volkswagen Beetle + 5 more	Unknown Or Other	113
2019-05-24	19V389	2012–2020 Volkswagen Passat & 2018–2019 Volkswagen Atlas	Lights	662,185
2019-03-22	19V218	2019 Volkswagen Atlas & 2020 Volkswagen Passat	Airbag	3
2019-01-31	19V014	2015–2017 Volkswagen CC & 2016–2017 Audi TT Roadster + 3 more	Airbag	119,394
2018-08-20	18V536	2017–2018 Volkswagen Passat & 2018 Volkswagen Atlas	Brakes	8,416
2018-06-20	18V406	2003 Volkswagen Eurovan & 2003 Volkswagen Golf + 2 more	Airbag	2,564
2018-06-07	18V369	2018 Audi Q5 & 2018 Audi SQ5 + 7 more	Brakes ⛔	10,225
2018-05-22	18V329	2011–2016 Volkswagen Golf & 2012–2016 Volkswagen CC + 6 more	Unknown Or Other	252
2018-04-20	18V247	2006–2007 Volkswagen Passat & 2006–2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon	Airbag	71,335
2018-03-08	18V148	2007–2014 Volkswagen Passat & 2009–2014 Volkswagen CC + 3 more	Airbag	363,713
2017-08-17	17V509	2009–2016 Volkswagen CC & 2006–2010 Volkswagen Passat + 1 more	Fuel system	280,915
2017-05-12	17V309	2012–2014 Volkswagen Passat	Engine	84,262
2017-02-09	17V075	2017 Volkswagen Passat	Brakes	1,007
2016-06-06	16V403	2016 Volkswagen Golf & 2016 Volkswagen Jetta + 1 more	Fuel system	55
2016-03-24	16V171	2012–2014 Volkswagen Passat	Electrical system	91,442
2016-02-10	16V079	2005–2013 Audi A3 & 2006–2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet + 1 more	Airbag	151,767
2016-02-10	16V078	2007–2014 Volkswagen Passat & 2009–2014 Volkswagen CC + 6 more	Airbag	659,493
2015-10-26	15V705	2015–2016 Volkswagen Beetle & 2015–2016 Volkswagen Golf + 2 more	Brakes	91,867
2015-08-04	15V483	2010–2014 Volkswagen CC & 2010–2013 Volkswagen EOS + 5 more	Airbag	415,825
2015-06-15	15V373	2015 Volkswagen Passat	Brakes	62
2015-01-23	15V028	2014–2015 Volkswagen Beetle & 2014–2015 Volkswagen Jetta + 3 more	Fuel system	44,658
2014-10-24	14V670	2015 Volkswagen Jetta & 2015 Volkswagen Passat	Seats	393
2014-04-15	14V182	2014 Volkswagen Beetle & 2014 Volkswagen Jetta + 1 more	Powertrain & transmission	26,452
2014-03-19	14V125	2012–2013 Volkswagen Passat	Lights	150,201
2012-04-05	12V146	2012 Volkswagen Passat	Fuel system	153
2008-11-03	08V577	2009 Volkswagen Passat	Steering	130
2008-05-28	08V235	2008 Volkswagen Passat & 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan	Engine	6,579
2008-04-07	08V156	2000–2005 Volkswagen Passat	Fuel system	412,000
2007-08-22	07V375	2003 Audi A4 & 2003 Audi A6 + 1 more	Fuel system	34,358
2007-02-21	07V063	2001–2007 Volkswagen Beetle & 2000–2006 Volkswagen Golf + 4 more	Lights	1,002,000
2006-12-12	06V472	2006–2007 Volkswagen Passat	Brakes	58,800
2006-12-12	06V470	2006–2007 Volkswagen Passat	Windows, wipers & mirrors	57,291
2006-01-25	06V017	2003 Audi A4 & 2003 Audi A6 + 1 more	Fuel system	74,000
2005-11-29	05V540	2006 Volkswagen Passat	Steering	15
2004-12-16	04V586	2004–2005 Volkswagen Beetle & 2004–2005 Volkswagen Golf + 2 more	Fuel system	19,284
2003-04-24	03V154	2002 Volkswagen Passat	Tires	11
2002-01-26	02V026	2000–2003 Volkswagen Passat	Fuel system	487,284
2001-05-18	01V157	2000–2001 Audi A6 & 2000–2001 Volkswagen Passat	Fuel system	70,000

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FAQ

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Passat have?

The Volkswagen Passat has 44 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2000–2010, 2012–2021. The 2012 model year has the most (11).

Are Volkswagen Passat recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)