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Volkswagen Passat

Safety Grade: F
10,486
Total Complaints
329
Crashes
326
Injuries
15
Deaths

Top Issues

AIR BAGS
1557
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
749
ENGINE
638
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
465
STEERING
402
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
397
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
325
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGI
295
POWER TRAIN
248
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
228

Recent Complaints

2020 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2020 Volkswagen Passat SE 2.0L VIN: [XXX] Complaint Summary: I am reporting a persistent and unresolved fault involving the secondary air injection system (DTC P0491 – insufficient airflow) that has resulted in repeated, conflicting diagnoses across multiple repair facilities. This raises concer...
2020 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — ENGINE
2020 Volkswagen Passat SE 2.0L VIN: [XXX] Complaint Summary: I am reporting a persistent and unresolved fault involving the secondary air injection system (DTC P0491 – insufficient airflow) that has resulted in repeated, conflicting diagnoses across multiple repair facilities. This raises concer...
2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2010 Volkswagen CC became completely inoperable because of the active fuel pump control module recall (NHTSA 17V509). The vehicle stalled and nearly caused an accident. The check engine light came on just before I noticed a burning smell coming from the backseat of my car immediately after smelli...
2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2010 Volkswagen CC became completely inoperable because of the active fuel pump control module recall (NHTSA 17V509). The vehicle stalled and nearly caused an accident. The check engine light came on just before I noticed a burning smell coming from the backseat of my car immediately after smelli...
2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My 2010 Volkswagen CC became completely inoperable because of the active fuel pump control module recall (NHTSA 17V509). The vehicle stalled and nearly caused an accident. The check engine light came on just before I noticed a burning smell coming from the backseat of my car immediately after smelli...
2022 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — SERVICE BRAKES
I am reporting what appears to be a serious, chronic safety issue with this vehicle (not just this particular car, but all M/Y 2020~2022 (and possibly 2012~2019 as well if they use the same brake components). Since new, my car has had chronic brake problems and these ongoing issues keep arising, po...
2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — TIRES:TREAD/BELT
The tire size is 235/45r18 and the tread is coming off, we just noticed it and there has not been any accident nor incident
2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. Upon investigation, the contact disco...
2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin. The contact immediately pulled over and exited the vehicle to inspect for visible fuel leaks, but found no leaks. While attempting to restart the vehicle, th...
2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — POWER TRAIN
While driving on the highway my car suddenly began to stall. It lost power later after that & when I got an oil change then tried to drive it later I was stopped by another driver told something is leaking. While driving to a Autozone I noticed the gears jump while shifting from 1 to 2 and I now can...

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