Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 32 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Passat Wagon (model years 2001–2004, 2006–2010). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (13 complaints), followed by air bags (8 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volkswagen Passat Wagon model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 4 of 9 | |
| Air bags | 8 | 2 of 9 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | 4 of 9 | |
| Engine | 5 | 3 of 9 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 3 of 9 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V247000 | Apr 18, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2007 | 71,335 |
| 18V148000 | Mar 6, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2007–2010 | 363,713 |
| 17V509000 | Aug 16, 2017 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2006–2010 | 280,915 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.