Volkswagen Passat recalls

31 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

24V834000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high…Air bagsFree replacement248KunitsOct 202421V812000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.Steering & suspensionFree replacement30unitsOct 202121V321000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Unknown OR Other recallThese internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may…OtherRefund / repurchase46unitsMay 202120V561000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Unknown OR Other recallThese internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may…OtherRefund / repurchase23unitsSep 202020V533000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force.Air bagsFree replacement1,829unitsSep 202019V862000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute…Air bagsFree replacement226unitsDec 201919V679000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Unknown OR Other recallModifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with…OtherRefund / repurchase113unitsSep 201919V389000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Exterior Lighting recallThe blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair662KunitsMay 201919V218000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallAn incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.Air bagsFree replacement3unitsMar 201919V014000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.Air bagsFree replacement119KunitsJan 201918V536000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.Brakes & stabilityFree repair8,416unitsAug 201818V406000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.Air bagsFree replacement2,564unitsJun 201818V369000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.Do not driveBrakes & stabilityFree repair10KunitsJun 201818V329000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Unknown OR Other recallModifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with…OtherRefund / repurchase252unitsMay 201818V247000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.Air bagsFree replacement71KunitsApr 201818V148000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.Air bagsFree replacement364KunitsMar 201817V509000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallInterruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.Fuel systemFree replacement281KunitsAug 201717V309000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially…Engine & powertrainFree replacement84KunitsMay 201717V075000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallBrake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement1,007unitsFeb 201716V403000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallIn the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree replacement55unitsJun 201616V171000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallDue to improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underbody sensor, water may enter and corrode the electrical…ElectricalFree repair91KunitsMar 201616V079000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.Air bagsFree replacement152KunitsFeb 201616V078000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.Air bagsFree replacement659KunitsFeb 201615V705000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallIn the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.Engine & powertrainSoftware update92KunitsOct 201515V483000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag…Air bagsFree replacement416KunitsAug 201515V373000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been properly tightened.Brakes & stabilityFree repair62unitsJun 201515V028000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallA sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree replacement45KunitsJan 201514V670000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seats recallIn the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of…Seats & beltsFree repair393unitsOct 201414V182000 · Volkswagen OF America, Inc.Power Train recallIn the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.Engine & powertrainFree replacement26KunitsApr 201414V125000 · Volkswagen OF America, Inc.Exterior Lighting recallIn the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement150KunitsMar 201412V146000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncFuel System, Diesel recallDuring assembly, these vehicles were built with a diesel fuel filter element that may not seal correctly.Fuel systemFree replacement153unitsApr 2012