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2015 Volkswagen Passat safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.
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Recalls
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Investigations opened
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Investigations closed
  1. Recall

    Recall 19V862000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 19V389000

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

  3. Recall

    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.

  4. Recall

    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.

  5. Recall

    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.

  6. Recall

    Recall 15V028000

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

  7. Recall

    Recall 14V670000

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

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.