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2022 Volkswagen Passat recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component13
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 23 |
| Engine | 3 | 23 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 23 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 15 |
| Power train | 2 | 15 |
| Steering | 2 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 8 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 8 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Door sensor is faulty, and is repeatedly giving notifications while driving that the door is open, causing the cabin lights to come on, which causes safety issues when driving at night.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Fuel smell in cabin lingering, strong fuel odor around passenger rear side, fuel cap area as well”
- Lane departure
“I believe the cars FRONT END BRAKE ASSIST FAILED, resulting in a preventable accident. VW will not release data, and I have never had an accident in 32 years.”
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2022 Volkswagen Passat recall questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Passat have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Volkswagen Passat?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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