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2020 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

3 recalls Risk Grade: D- Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #20V533000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's passenger side air bag might have been folded incorrectly, which could affect how it deploys in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag deploys with too much force, you could be at risk of getting hurt.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will replace the passenger side air bag for free, and they'll notify you when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AY.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #19V218000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty side airbag installed. Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles to replace it.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle is involved in a side collision, the airbag may not deploy correctly, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will inspect and replace the side airbags free of charge. This was done in April 2019, but if you haven't had it done, contact customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #19V389000 NHTSA Official Language
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk if Unfixed
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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