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32 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.
Volkswagen is recalling specific Beetle and Passat models because the driver's side air bag inflator may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles because the front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened and could loosen, potentially causing loss of control and crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2011-2015 Golf, Passat, and Audi A3 diesel vehicles because the driver's side air bag inflator may explode.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2015-2017 models because the driver's airbag inflator may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury.
Volkswagen is recalling 2017-2018 Passat and 2018 Atlas vehicles because brake caliper bracket bolts may be loose, potentially reducing braking ability.
Volkswagen is recalling 2003 EuroVan, Jetta, Passat, and Golf vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling 2018 models because brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2006-2007 Passat sedans and wagons because the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2007-2014 models because the driver's frontal air bag inflator may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Volkswagen is recalling 2006-2016 CC, Passat, and Passat Wagon vehicles because a fuel pump control module defect may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2016 Jetta, Passat, and Golf vehicles because the fuel rail may detach, causing a fuel leak that could lead to a vehicle fire.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012-2014 Passat TDI vehicles because water can corrode electrical connectors, causing a short that may lead to a fire.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling specific 2007-2014 Volkswagen and Audi models because the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Volkswagen is recalling 151,767 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles because the driver's airbag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Passat, and Golf vehicles because a camshaft lobe may shear off, causing a loss of brake assist.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because debris may damage the air bag clock spring, preventing the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015 Passat vehicles because a brake line may not be properly tightened, potentially causing fluid leaks and reduced braking performance.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2014-2015 Jetta, Passat, Golf, GTI, and Beetle models because a fuel rail sealing cap may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Volkswagen is recalling 2014 Jetta, Beetle, and Passat vehicles because leaking transmission fluid could contact hot surfaces and cause a fire.
Gates is recalling specific aftermarket Tru-Flow water pumps for Audi and Volkswagen vehicles because the pulley may develop microfractures, causing the timing belt to fail and the engine to shut down.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012 Passat vehicles because a defective diesel fuel filter may leak fuel, creating a fire hazard.
Volkswagen is recalling 46 internal-use vehicles sold without confirmation of compliance with federal safety standards. The vehicles may have been modified and could fail to meet safety requirements.
Volkswagen is recalling 23 internal use vehicles, including Golf and Passat models, because they may not meet federal safety standards. Owners will be offered a repurchase.
Volkswagen is recalling 2020 Passat vehicles because the passenger air bag may deploy with excessive force, increasing injury risk.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2007-2019 models because internal evaluation modifications may cause non-compliance with regulatory requirements, potentially increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012-2020 Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles because a missing blocking cap allows headlight aim to be adjusted out of specification, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles because incorrect side air bags may have been installed, potentially failing to deploy in a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2011-2017 models including Tiguan, Golf, and CC because internal modifications may prevent them from meeting regulatory requirements, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012-2014 Passat diesel vehicles because a short heat shield may allow grease to leak and contact hot exhaust parts, increasing fire risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2017 Passat vehicles because brake fluid may leak from line connections, potentially increasing stopping distance and crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015 Jetta and Passat vehicles because a seatback recliner bracket may not engage correctly, causing unexpected movement that could distract the driver.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012-2013 Passat vehicles because the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact, potentially reducing visibility.
Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.
2 trims tested for 2021; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.govSource: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.
Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.
1,565 manufacturer service bulletins across 18 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.
This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.
Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.