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Volkswagen Passat safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Volkswagen Passat, across all model years. Model hub.
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  1. Recall2017 passat

    Recall 24V834000

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

  2. Recall2021 passat

    Recall 21V812000

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

  3. Recall2016 passat

    Recall 21V321000

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

  4. Recall2017 passat

    Recall 21V321000

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

  5. Recall2016 passat

    Recall 20V561000

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

  6. Recall2017 passat

    Recall 20V561000

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

  7. Recall2018 passat

    Recall 20V561000

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

  8. Recall2020 passat

    Recall 20V533000

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

  9. Recall2015 passat

    Recall 19V862000

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

  10. Recall2017 passat

    Recall 19V679000

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

  11. Recall2015 passat

    Recall 19V389000

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

  12. Recall2016 passat

    Recall 19V389000

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

  13. Recall2017 passat

    Recall 19V389000

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

  14. Recall2018 passat

    Recall 19V389000

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

  15. Recall2019 passat

    Recall 19V389000

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

  16. Recall2020 passat

    Recall 19V389000

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

  17. Recall2020 passat

    Recall 19V218000

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

  18. Recall2015 passat

    Recall 19V014000

    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.

  19. Recall2017 passat

    Recall 18V536000

    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.

  20. Recall2018 passat

    Recall 18V536000

    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.

  21. Do not drive2018 passat

    Do-not-drive recall 18V369000

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

  22. Recall2017 passat

    Recall 17V075000

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

  23. Recall2016 passat

    Recall 16V403000

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

  24. Recall2015 passat

    Recall 15V705000

    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.

  25. Recall2016 passat

    Recall 15V705000

    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.

  26. Recall2015 passat

    Recall 15V373000

    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.

  27. Recall2015 passat

    Recall 15V028000

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

  28. Recall2015 passat

    Recall 14V670000

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