2014 Volkswagen Passat recalls

10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

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

All 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 202419V862000 · 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 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 201918V148000 · 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 201817V309000 · 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 201716V171000 · 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 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 201615V483000 · 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 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 201514V182000 · 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 2014