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2015 Volkswagen Passat

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Passat years

Owner complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat are substantially higher than the model-year median of 110.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

132 reports with mileage · 111 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 88 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 53 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 48 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

11 crash reports2 fire reports7 injury reports

Engine complaints

53 reports
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Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 2018
Air BagsEngineSeats

THE ISSUE IS IM HAVING THAT I HAVE AN AIRBAG WARNING ON FOR A SEAT THAT NO ONE HARDLY EVERS SITS IN. IM SINGLE SO 98% OF THE TIME IM ALONE IN MY VEHICLE SO WHY WOULD THE PASSENGER SEAT BEING DISPLAYING AN ISSUE. SO, ALSO AT 66, 250 IM EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE WITH NEEDING A WATERPUMP AND THERMOSTAT WHICH WILL COST 1100.00 THAT I …

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THE ISSUE IS IM HAVING THAT I HAVE AN AIRBAG WARNING ON FOR A SEAT THAT NO ONE HARDLY EVERS SITS IN. IM SINGLE SO 98% OF THE TIME IM ALONE IN MY VEHICLE SO WHY WOULD THE PASSENGER SEAT BEING DISPLAYING AN ISSUE. SO, ALSO AT 66, 250 IM EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE WITH NEEDING A WATERPUMP AND THERMOSTAT WHICH WILL COST 1100.00 THAT I DON'T HAVE. IM REVIEWING ALL THE ISSUES YOU ARE HAVING WITH THESE PARTS I DID HAVE MASTERTECH FOR WARRNATY SO NOW ITS RAN OUT AT 60,000 MILES. I FEEL THIS ISSUE YOU ARE HAVING WITH THIS VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED THROUGH VW. THESE ARE TOO SOON FOR THESE ISSUES TO BE OCCURING ON A VEHICLE. IM DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE I BABY MY CAR OVER BUMPS, RAILROAD CROSSINGS. I TREAT THIS VEHICLE LIKE A MERCEDES.SO, I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE FEEDBACK ON WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP ME IN THIS SITUATION.

NHTSA ODI #11140207

81,600 miles · Sep 5, 2018
Electrical SystemEngine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL ENGAGED IN DRIVE. ALSO, THE ENGINE POWER CONTROL, BATTERY, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL ENGAGED IN DRIVE. ALSO, THE ENGINE POWER CONTROL, BATTERY, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,600.

NHTSA ODI #11124627

69,595 miles · May 22, 2018
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO STONE MOUNTAIN VOLKSWAGEN (3500 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY, SNELLVILLE, GA 30078, (678) 367-4286) WHERE IT WAS DI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO STONE MOUNTAIN VOLKSWAGEN (3500 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY, SNELLVILLE, GA 30078, (678) 367-4286) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PISTON IMPACTED THE SPARK PLUGS, WHICH DESTROYED THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,595.

NHTSA ODI #11097184

43,900 miles · Sep 25, 2017
Electrical SystemEngineVisibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE FOLLOWING CODES APPEARED: (U1123-0017178 DATA BUS ERROR, P0441-0021406 EVAP IGNITION CONTROL SYSTEM INCORRECT PURGE, …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE FOLLOWING CODES APPEARED: (U1123-0017178 DATA BUS ERROR, P0441-0021406 EVAP IGNITION CONTROL SYSTEM INCORRECT PURGE, P0456 EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK, AND P0303 CYLINDER #3 MISFIRE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NEMER VOLKSWAGEN (550 TROY SCHENECTADY RD, LATHAM, NY 12110, PHONE NUMBER: (518) 512-0024) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW MOTOR FAILED DUE TO OVERHEATING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON ISSUE AMONG ALL VOLKSWAGENS AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE WARRANTY ENDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,900.

NHTSA ODI #11025361

Mileage unknown · Jul 28, 2017
EngineService Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VOLK…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. VOLKSWAGEN OF SAN BERNADINO, CALIFORNIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT NEED TO BE REPAIRED PER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE GOVERNMENT ISSUED RECALLS. IF THE RECALL REPAIR DID NOT NEED TO BE PERFORMED, THE GOVERNMENT WOULD CLOSE THE RECALL. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11011370

Mileage unknown · Apr 10, 2017
EnginePower Train

MY VEHICLE HAD VW CAM SHAFT SAFETY RECALL 23R1 DONE AND I STARTED HAVE DRIVING ISSUES ERRATIC ACCELERATION, CLUCKING OF TRANSMISSION. THE MAIN PROBLEM IS A 3+ SECOND DELAY IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN ON A SLIGHT OR MORE OF AN INCLINE. IF YOU DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR STARTS WITH A JERK, IF YOU ADD MAKING A TURN IT SOMETIMES T…

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MY VEHICLE HAD VW CAM SHAFT SAFETY RECALL 23R1 DONE AND I STARTED HAVE DRIVING ISSUES ERRATIC ACCELERATION, CLUCKING OF TRANSMISSION. THE MAIN PROBLEM IS A 3+ SECOND DELAY IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN ON A SLIGHT OR MORE OF AN INCLINE. IF YOU DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR STARTS WITH A JERK, IF YOU ADD MAKING A TURN IT SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE SPINS THE WHEELS AND TAKES OFF. I HAVE BEEN TO THE BBB AND THE ARBITRATOR FELT UNSAFE RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. TO REPLACE MY VEHICLE VW WANTS A $5000 OUT LAY OF CASH FOR A PROBLEM THEY KNOW EXISTED (I HAVE THE BBB HEARING RECORDING WHERE THE REP STATES THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT DRIVE THE SAME AS IT DID BEFORE THE UPDATE). I HAD NO ISSUES BEFORE THE UPDATE AND NOW I HAVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. THE CORRECT REPAIR SHOULD HAVE BEEN A NEW CAM SHAFT NOT REDUCING THE TORQUE OF THE MOTOR AND CAUSING PROBLEMS IN SOME VEHICLES. I AM WRITING TO YOU BECAUSE THEY SHOULD HAVE NEVER RETURNED VEHICLES BACK TO CUSTOMERS KNOWING THEY CHANGED THE WAY THE VEHICLE RUNS. WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIRS AND I DROVE A 2016 PASSAT AND A 2016 JETTA THEY HAD NO ISSUES. WHEN THEY ASKED ME TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THE SAME AS MINE 2015 PASSAT LIMITED IT DROVE THE SAME WAY. AGAIN I DON'T FELL SAFE IN THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO RENT A VEHICLE TO DRIVE UP TO NEW YORK TO ATTEND MY FATHERS FUNERAL. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10971656

Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 2016
EngineService BrakesSteering

IT WAS TWICE WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOICE WHEN I TURN THE ENGINE ON AND AND PLACING THE CAR ON REVERCE THE NOICE LAST FOR MORE THAN 10 SEC IT HAPPEN ONCE AND THEN THE SECOND TIME WAS 2 DAYS AFTER I TOOK IT TO INSPECTION AND THEY TOLD ME EVERYTING LOOK FINE. AND 11/20/2016 I STARTED HEARING A NOICE COMMING FROM THE FRON DRIVER SIDE …

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IT WAS TWICE WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOICE WHEN I TURN THE ENGINE ON AND AND PLACING THE CAR ON REVERCE THE NOICE LAST FOR MORE THAN 10 SEC IT HAPPEN ONCE AND THEN THE SECOND TIME WAS 2 DAYS AFTER I TOOK IT TO INSPECTION AND THEY TOLD ME EVERYTING LOOK FINE. AND 11/20/2016 I STARTED HEARING A NOICE COMMING FROM THE FRON DRIVER SIDE WHEEL EVERYTIME I WOULD TURN OR WHEN I WOULD STEP ON THE BREAK AND THIS HAPPEN EVRYTIME IM DRIVING

NHTSA ODI #10936017

Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2016
Engine

THERE IS A FAINT BUT UNMISTAKABLE SMELL OF ENGINE COOLANT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR NEAR THE RADIATOR AFTER THE CAR GETS TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. COOLANT LEVEL IS DECREASING VERY SLIGHTLY OVER THE COURSE OF SEVERAL MONTHS. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF COOLANT ANYWHERE IN THE ENGINE OR ON THE GROUND. CAR OPERATES NORMALL…

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THERE IS A FAINT BUT UNMISTAKABLE SMELL OF ENGINE COOLANT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR NEAR THE RADIATOR AFTER THE CAR GETS TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. COOLANT LEVEL IS DECREASING VERY SLIGHTLY OVER THE COURSE OF SEVERAL MONTHS. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF COOLANT ANYWHERE IN THE ENGINE OR ON THE GROUND. CAR OPERATES NORMALLY, DOES NOT OVERHEAT.

NHTSA ODI #10918690

8,932 miles · Aug 6, 2016
EngineService Brakes

PREVIOUSLY CAR WAS RECALLED IN MARCH DUE TO CAMSHAFT & WAS TOLD IT WAS GOOD; HENCE THE FOLLOWING: I WAS TRAVELING ON LOOP 303 AT 65 MPH, THEN ON BELL ROAD AT 45 MPH, THEN TURNED INTO MY COMMUNITY OF SUN CITY GRAND AT 25 MPH WHEN BRAKES FAILED APPROX 3 STREETS FROM MY HOME

NHTSA ODI #10893708

7,260 miles · Aug 4, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Engine

RECENTLY MY 2015 VW PASSAT STALLED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WAS GIVING CODES FOR A MALFUNCTIONING AIR INTAKE ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN VERY ROUGH AND SEEMED TO BE SLUGGISH. ON TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE CO…

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RECENTLY MY 2015 VW PASSAT STALLED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. DEALER ADVISED THAT IT WAS GIVING CODES FOR A MALFUNCTIONING AIR INTAKE ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN VERY ROUGH AND SEEMED TO BE SLUGGISH. ON TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE CODE FOR THE ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR HAS REAPPEARED AND VW SUSPECTS THAT IT IS AN ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS PROBLEM WHICH IS DUE FOR REPLACEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE ESC LIGHT LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD ONE EVENING AND STAYED ON FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND WENT AWAY AFTER THE ENGINE HAD BEEN TURNED OFF FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. BASED ON OTHER COMPLAINTS I READ, THERE APPEARS TO BE A PATTERN IN SUCH MALFUNCTIONS - EITHER ELECTRICAL OR COMPUTER-RELATED. IF THE CAR WERE TO STALL OR GO OUT OF CONTROL IN FULL TRAFFIC, IT COULD LEAD TO A POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION.

NHTSA ODI #10893166

Official recalls

7

19V862000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Dec 4, 2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.

19V389000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

May 22, 2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.

19V014000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

Jan 11, 2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).

15V705000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum

Oct 26, 2015

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Consequence: If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Consequence: If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

15V373000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Jun 15, 2015

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Passat vehicles manufactured May 18, 2015, to May 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been properly tightened.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the brake line was not properly tightened, it may leak brake fluid, causing a reduction in braking performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the brake line fitting, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47M3.

15V028000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail

Jan 23, 2015

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.

14V670000 · Seats

Oct 24, 2014

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.