Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the VOLKSWAGEN Passat.
5 model years with recalls (2017–2021)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed September 2026
The VOLKSWAGEN Passat has 11 known NHTSA safety recalls across 5 model years (2017–2021), most commonly involving Unknown Or Other.
Data last refreshed September 2026.
Not Every Passat Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the VOLKSWAGEN Passat across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on…
Your vehicle's driver's side air bag inflator may be prone to exploding due to exposure to high humidity and temperatures, causing it to potentially break apart and send sharp metal fragments towards you or your…
The VOLKSWAGEN Passat has 11 known NHTSA safety recalls across 5 model years (2017–2021), most commonly involving unknown or other. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which VOLKSWAGEN Passat model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each VOLKSWAGEN Passat model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN Passat safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the VOLKSWAGEN Passat as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
