How do I know if my Volkswagen Passat has a recall?

To know if your Volkswagen Passat has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Volkswagen Passat VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Volkswagen Passat has an open recall?

If your Volkswagen Passat is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Volkswagen Passat does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Volkswagen Passat are taken care of by Volkswagen at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Volkswagen Passat

54 Recalls

NHTSA 24V-834 · OEM 69EG,69GQ,69E6

Driver's Air Bag Inflator Explodes Spraying Metal

248,330 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 2017 Volkswagen Beetle and 7 others

NHTSA 21V-812 · OEM 40R7

Front Wheel Bearing Bolts Incorrectly Tightened

30 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2021 Volkswagen Passat, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and 1 other

NHTSA 21V-321 · OEM 01F1

Vehicles Sold Without Being Certified For Sale

46 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2016 Volkswagen Passat and 10 others

NHTSA 20V-561 · OEM 01E9

Vehicles Do Not Meet Regulatory Requirements

23 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2016 Volkswagen Passat and 7 others

NHTSA 20V-533 · OEM 69AY

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Deploys With Too Much Force

1,829 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2020 Volkswagen Passat

NHTSA 19V-862 · OEM 69R6,69Q8,69Q9,69Y5

Driver's Front Air Bag Can Spray Metal Fragments On Deployment

226 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2012 Volkswagen Passat, 2014 Volkswagen Passat and 12 others

NHTSA 19V-679 · OEM 01D7

Vehicles Do Not Meet All Applicable Regulatory Requirements

113 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta and 15 others

Recalls

Volkswagen Passat Recalls by Year

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Model Recalls By Year

Recall FAQs

If your Volkswagen Passat is affected by a new safety recall, Volkswagen will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Volkswagen Passat has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Volkswagen Passat for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Volkswagen Passat is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Volkswagen Passat for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Volkswagen Passat for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Volkswagen Passat will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Volkswagen Passat by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Volkswagen Passat that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Volkswagen Passat, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Volkswagen Passat VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Volkswagen Passat Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 54 recalls that may affect your Volkswagen Passat.

Check your Volkswagen Passat for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Volkswagen dealership near you.

Volkswagen Passat

54 Recalls

NHTSA 24V-834 · OEM 69EG,69GQ,69E6

Driver's Air Bag Inflator Explodes Spraying Metal

248,330 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 2017 Volkswagen Beetle and 7 others

NHTSA 21V-812 · OEM 40R7

Front Wheel Bearing Bolts Incorrectly Tightened

30 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2021 Volkswagen Passat, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and 1 other

NHTSA 21V-321 · OEM 01F1

Vehicles Sold Without Being Certified For Sale

46 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2016 Volkswagen Passat and 10 others

NHTSA 20V-561 · OEM 01E9

Vehicles Do Not Meet Regulatory Requirements

23 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2016 Volkswagen Passat and 7 others

NHTSA 20V-533 · OEM 69AY

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Deploys With Too Much Force

1,829 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2020 Volkswagen Passat

NHTSA 19V-862 · OEM 69R6,69Q8,69Q9,69Y5

Driver's Front Air Bag Can Spray Metal Fragments On Deployment

226 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2012 Volkswagen Passat, 2014 Volkswagen Passat and 12 others

NHTSA 19V-679 · OEM 01D7

Vehicles Do Not Meet All Applicable Regulatory Requirements

113 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta and 15 others