Volkswagen Passat Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 54 recall campaigns covering at least one Volkswagen Passat model year (1988–2021). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Volkswagen Passat recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 2009–2021
Campaign	2009	2010	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
24V834000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
21V812000 Wheel	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered
21V321000 Unknown or other	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
20V561000 Unknown or other	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
20V533000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
19V862000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
19V679000 Unknown or other	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
19V389000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered
19V218000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
19V014000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
18V536000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
18V369000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
18V329000 Unknown or other	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
18V148000 Air bag	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
17V509000 Fuel pump	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
17V309000 Engine	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
17V075000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
16V403000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
16V171000 Electrical	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
16V078000 Air bag	covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
15V705000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
15V483000 Air bag	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
15V373000 Brake	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
15V028000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
14V670000 Seat	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
14V182000 Power train	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
14V125000 Lighting	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
12V146000 Fuel system	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
08V577000 Steering	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 54 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2006–2017 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 24V834000 Filed Oct 30, 2024

Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

28.7% repairedof 248,330 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V834000

Listed for 2021 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 21V812000 Filed Oct 15, 2021

Improperly Tightened Front Wheel Bearing Bolts

Suspension · front · wheel bearing

100% repairedof 30 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V812000

Listed for 2016, 2017 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 21V321000 Filed May 5, 2021

Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant

Unknown or other

37% repairedof 46 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V321000

Listed for 2016, 2017, 2018 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 20V561000 Filed Sep 16, 2020

Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant

Unknown or other

73.9% repairedof 23 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V561000

Listed for 2020 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 20V533000 Filed Sep 2, 2020

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Folded Wrong/FMVSS 208

Air bags · passenger side frontal · cushion

94.3% repairedof 1,829 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V533000

Listed for 2012–2015 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V862000 Filed Dec 4, 2019

Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

65% repairedof 226 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V862000

Listed for 2017 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V679000 Filed Sep 25, 2019

Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant

Unknown or other

17.7% repairedof 113 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V679000

Listed for 2012–2020 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V389000 Filed May 22, 2019

Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights

68.8% repairedof 662,185 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V389000

Listed for 2020 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V218000 Filed Mar 20, 2019

Incorrect Side Impact Air Bag Installed

Air bags · side/window

100% repairedof 3 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V218000

Listed for 2015 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V014000 Filed Jan 11, 2019

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

81.9% repairedof 119,394 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V014000

Listed for 2017, 2018 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V536000 Filed Aug 15, 2018

Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts may be Loose

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper

96.4% repairedof 8,416 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V536000

Listed for 2003 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V406000 Filed Jun 13, 2018

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

8.3% repairedof 2,564 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V406000

Listed for 2018 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

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Recall 18V369000 Filed Jun 1, 2018

Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper

98.6% repairedof 10,225 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V369000

Listed for 2012 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V329000 Filed May 16, 2018

Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant

Unknown or other

78.1% repairedof 252 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V329000

Listed for 2006, 2007 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V247000 Filed Apr 18, 2018

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

12.1% repairedof 71,335 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V247000

Listed for 2007–2014 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V148000 Filed Mar 6, 2018

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

68.4% repairedof 363,713 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V148000

Listed for 2006–2010 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 17V509000 Filed Aug 16, 2017

Fuel Pump Failure Cause Engine Stall

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump

49.4% repairedof 280,915 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V509000

Listed for 2012, 2013, 2014 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 17V309000 Filed May 11, 2017

Heat Shield not Long Enough to Prevent Damage

Engine and engine cooling · engine · diesel

21.3% repairedof 84,262 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V309000

Listed for 2017 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 17V075000 Filed Feb 8, 2017

Brake Fluid Leak may Reduce Braking Power

Service brakes, hydraulic · fluid

92.3% repairedof 1,007 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V075000

Listed for 2016 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V403000 Filed Jun 6, 2016

Fuel Rail may Detach and Leak

Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · fuel rail

80% repairedof 55 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V403000

Listed for 2012, 2013, 2014 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V171000 Filed Mar 24, 2016

Water Corrosion on Electrical Terminals

Electrical system · wiring

47.9% repairedof 91,442 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V171000

Listed for 2006 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V079000 Filed Feb 10, 2016

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

40.4% repairedof 151,767 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V079000

Listed for 2007–2014 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V078000 Filed Feb 10, 2016

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module

58.5% repairedof 659,493 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V078000

Listed for 2015, 2016 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 15V705000 Filed Oct 26, 2015

Loss of Power Brakes due to Camshaft Lobe Fracture

Engine and engine cooling · engine

92.9% repairedof 91,867 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V705000

Listed for 2010–2014 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 15V483000 Filed Aug 4, 2015

Air Bag Clock Spring may Fail

Air bags · frontal

76.5% repairedof 415,825 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V483000

Listed for 2015 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 15V373000 Filed Jun 15, 2015

Left Rear Brake Line may be Loose

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

100% repairedof 62 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V373000

Listed for 2014, 2015 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 15V028000 Filed Jan 23, 2015

Fuel Leaking Into Engine Compartment

Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · fuel rail

94.3% repairedof 44,658 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V028000

Listed for 2015 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 14V670000 Filed Oct 24, 2014

Possible Movement of Seatback

Seats

97% repairedof 393 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V670000

Listed for 2014 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 14V182000 Filed Apr 15, 2014

Oil Leak at Transmission Oil Cooler

Power train · automatic transmission · cooling unit and lines

99.5% repairedof 26,452 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V182000

Listed for 2012, 2013 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 14V125000 Filed Mar 17, 2014

Loss Of Low Beam Headlight

Exterior lighting · headlights

87.1% repairedof 150,201 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V125000

Listed for 2012 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 12V146000 Filed Apr 5, 2012

DIESEL FUEL FILTER ELEMENT

Fuel system, diesel

Repair progress not yet reported153 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V146000

Listed for 2009 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 08V577000 Filed Nov 3, 2008

STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT

Steering · gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Repair progress not yet reported130 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 08V577000

Listed for 2008 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 08V235000 Filed May 28, 2008

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE UPDATE

Engine and engine cooling

Repair progress not yet reported6,579 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 08V235000

Listed for 1999–2005 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 08V156000 Filed Apr 7, 2008

UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELDS/FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery

Repair progress not yet reported412,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 08V156000

Listed for 2003 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 07V375000 Filed Aug 28, 2007

FUEL PUMP

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump

Repair progress not yet reported34,358 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 07V375000

Listed for 2003, 2004, 2005 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 07V063000 Filed Feb 20, 2007

MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch

Repair progress not yet reported1,002,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 07V063000

Listed for 2006, 2007 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 06V470000 Filed Dec 12, 2006

WIPER MOTOR

Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · motor

Repair progress not yet reported57,291 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 06V470000

Listed for 2006, 2007 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 06V472000 Filed Dec 12, 2006

BRAKE VACUUM LINE

Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · vacuum

Repair progress not yet reported58,800 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 06V472000

Listed for 2003 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 06V017000 Filed Jan 23, 2006

FUEL PUMP

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump

Repair progress not yet reported74,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 06V017000

Listed for 2006 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 05V540000 Filed Nov 30, 2005

TIE ROD SECURING NUTS

Steering · linkages · tie rod assembly

Repair progress not yet reported15 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 05V540000

Listed for 2004, 2005 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 04V586000 Filed Dec 15, 2004

VW/DIESEL PUMPS FASTENER

Fuel system, diesel

Repair progress not yet reported19,284 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V586000

Listed for 2002 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 03V154000 Filed Apr 22, 2003

VW/FMVSS 110/LOAD RATING/TIRES

Tires

Repair progress not yet reported11 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V154000

Listed for 1996 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 02V256000 Filed Sep 18, 2002

VW/IGNITION SWITCH

Electrical system · ignition · switch

Repair progress not yet reported10,450 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V256000

Listed for 1998–2003 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 02V026000 Filed Jan 25, 2002

VW/FILLER NECK/TIRE ABRASION

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly · filler pipe and cap

Repair progress not yet reported487,284 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V026000

Listed for 2000, 2001 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 01V157000 Filed May 3, 2001

VW/FUEL SENDING UNITS

Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly

Repair progress not yet reported70,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V157000

Listed for 1999 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 00V414000 Filed Dec 6, 2000

VW/TIE RODS

Steering · linkages · rod · relay · connecting

Repair progress not yet reported83,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V414000

Listed for 1998, 1999 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 99V248000 Filed Sep 13, 1999

VW/TIE RODS

Steering · linkages · rod · relay · connecting

Repair progress not yet reported51,900 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V248000

Listed for 1998, 1999 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 99V131001 Filed May 21, 1999

VW/BRAKE BOOSTER

Service brakes, hydraulic · power assist · vacuum · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported88,121 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V131001

Listed for 1998 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 98V134000 Filed Jun 22, 1998

VW/INTAKE AIR SCREEN

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system

Repair progress not yet reported19,800 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 98V134000

Listed for 1988, 1989, 1990 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 96V115000 Filed Jul 1, 1996

VW/ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system

Repair progress not yet reported8,100 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V115000

Listed for 1993, 1994, 1995 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 95V178000 Filed Sep 20, 1995

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · fan

Repair progress not yet reported34,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 95V178000

Listed for 1993 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 93V118000 Filed Jul 14, 1993

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT

Suspension · front

Repair progress not yet reported1,200 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V118000

Listed for 1990, 1991, 1992 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 92V131000 Filed Sep 15, 1992

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL

Vehicle speed control

Repair progress not yet reported12,650 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V131000

Listed for 1993 Volkswagen Passat. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 92V058000 Filed Apr 14, 1992

FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:METALLIC

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Repair progress not yet reported358,000 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V058000

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Data sources

NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included

Processing

Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.

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