2015 Volkswagen Passat recalls

7 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

19V862000 · 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 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 201915V705000 · 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 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 2014