2017 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

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 202421V321000 · 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 202019V679000 · 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 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 201817V075000 · 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 2017