VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Reliability Overview
The VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has been produced from 1988 to 2022. Over 35 model years, NHTSA has received 10,288 complaints and issued 136 recall campaigns for this model.
35
Model Years
10,288
Complaints
136
Recalls
1988–2022
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2022 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 14
Recalls: 0
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2021 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 26
Recalls: 1
★★★★☆
Top Issue: service-brakes
2020 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 22
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: air-bags
2019 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 18
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2018 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 62
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: service-brakes
2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 173
Recalls: 7
★★★★★
Top Issue: air-bags
2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 173
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: air-bags
2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 388
Recalls: 7
★★★★★
Top Issue: air-bags
2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 776
Recalls: 10
★★★★★
Top Issue: air-bags
2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 1,025
Recalls: 9
★★★★★
Top Issue: air-bags
2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 657
Recalls: 11
★★★★★
Top Issue: air-bags
2011 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 27
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 223
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 211
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 240
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: fuelpropulsion-system
2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 341
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 779
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 172
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-cooling
2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 348
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-cooling
2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 816
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinedeliveryfuel-pump
2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 772
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignition
2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 557
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 625
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip
1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 854
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slipcontrol-unitmodule
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 476
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: suspensionfrontcontrol-arm
1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 57
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-systemheater-core
1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 48
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1995 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 142
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1994 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 36
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-systemfan
1993 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 90
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-systemheater-core
1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 60
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1991 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 30
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 50
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1989 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
1988 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14 | 0 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2021 | 26 | 1 | ★★★★☆ | service-brakes |
| 2020 | 22 | 3 | ★★★★★ | air-bags |
| 2019 | 18 | 1 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2018 | 62 | 4 | ★★★★★ | service-brakes |
| 2017 | 173 | 7 | ★★★★★ | air-bags |
| 2016 | 173 | 5 | ★★★★★ | air-bags |
| 2015 | 388 | 7 | ★★★★★ | air-bags |
| 2014 | 776 | 10 | ★★★★★ | air-bags |
| 2013 | 1,025 | 9 | ★★★★★ | air-bags |
| 2012 | 657 | 11 | ★★★★★ | air-bags |
| 2011 | 27 | 0 | N/A | engine |
| 2010 | 223 | 4 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2009 | 211 | 4 | N/A | engine |
| 2008 | 240 | 4 | N/A | fuelpropulsion-system |
| 2007 | 341 | 7 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2006 | 779 | 7 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2005 | 172 | 4 | N/A | engine-and-engine-cooling |
| 2004 | 348 | 4 | N/A | engine-and-engine-cooling |
| 2003 | 816 | 7 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinedeliveryfuel-pump |
| 2002 | 772 | 4 | N/A | electrical-systemignition |
| 2001 | 557 | 4 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 2000 | 625 | 5 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip |
| 1999 | 854 | 6 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slipcontrol-unitmodule |
| 1998 | 476 | 5 | N/A | suspensionfrontcontrol-arm |
| 1997 | 57 | 1 | N/A | visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-systemheater-core |
| 1996 | 48 | 1 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1995 | 142 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1994 | 36 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-systemfan |
| 1993 | 90 | 3 | N/A | visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-systemheater-core |
| 1992 | 60 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1991 | 30 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1990 | 50 | 2 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |