Volkswagen PASSAT

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINESUS

    The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    SEATSUS

    Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    If the brake line was not properly tightened, it may leak brake fluid, causing a reduction in braking performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of crash.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS

    Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS

    Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS

    If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUIDUS

    A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHIONUS

    An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    UNKNOWN OR OTHERUS

    If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS

    The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    OVER TIME, OR AFTER CERTAIN DRIVING DISTANCES, THESE VEHICLES ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF), it could increase the risk of fire.

  • Volkswagen PASSATdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.