2020 Volkswagen Passat recalls

3 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

20V533000 · 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 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 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 2019