2018 Volkswagen Passat recalls

4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. 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

20V561000 · 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 202019V389000 · 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 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 2018