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Volkswagen Passat recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 62 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2021 Passat model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Passat recalls | 1 | Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs |
| 2020 Passat recalls | 3 | Air bags: cushion |
| 2019 Passat recalls | 1 | Exterior lighting: headlights |
| 2018 Passat recalls | 4 | Unknown or other |
| 2017 Passat recalls | 7 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2016 Passat recalls | 5 | Unknown or other |
| 2015 Passat recalls | 7 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2014 Passat recalls | 10 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2013 Passat recalls | 9 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2012 Passat recalls | 11 | Air bags: inflator module |
| 2010 Passat recalls | 4 | Air bags: inflator module |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Passat campaigns are:
- Air bags (23 campaigns)
- Exterior lighting (11 campaigns)
- Unknown or other (7 campaigns)
- Service brakes, hydraulic (5 campaigns)
- Engine and engine cooling (5 campaigns)
- Fuel system, gasoline (4 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Volkswagen recalls.
Volkswagen Passat recall questions
Which Volkswagen Passat year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2012 Passat has the most, with 11 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Volkswagen Passat with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.