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VOLKSWAGEN Passat Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

9
Total Recalls
0.8
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.4)
11
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2017
6
2018
0
2019
0
2020
2
2021
1
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

AIR BAGS
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
WHEELS
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS — Your vehicle may have wheel bearing bolts that were not tightened correctly, and we need to check and fix them for your safety.

High Priority

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW — Your vehicle may have a faulty side airbag installed. Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles to replace it.

High Priority

AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION — Your vehicle's passenger side air bag might have been folded incorrectly, which could affect how it deploys in a crash.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER — Your brake caliper bracket mounting bolts might not have been tightened properly, which could cause your brakes to malfunction.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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