2012 Volkswagen Passat fuel system recall

Yes, 1: 12V146 – Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 Passat vehicles, manufactured from january 18, 2011, through june 1, 2011.

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.)