Recalls by year · NHTSA data
Volkswagen Passat recalls, 2000–2022
Safety recall campaigns and owner complaints NHTSA has on file for 23 Volkswagen Passat model years, 2000–2022; the 2012 has the most recall campaigns (11). Pick a year for campaign IDs, dates, remedies and complaints by component, or check one car by VIN.
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Volkswagen Passat model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Passat | 0 | 13 |
| 2021 Passat | 1 | 18 |
| 2020 Passat | 3 | 18 |
| 2019 Passat | 1 | 12 |
| 2018 Passat | 4 | 46 |
| 2017 Passat | 7 | 110 |
| 2016 Passat | 5 | 106 |
| 2015 Passat | 7 | 244 |
| 2014 Passat | 10 | 594 |
| 2013 Passat | 9 | 749 |
| 2012 Passat | 11 | 484 |
| 2011 Passat | 0 | 16 |
| 2010 Passat | 4 | 172 |
| 2009 Passat | 4 | 152 |
| 2008 Passat | 4 | 174 |
| 2007 Passat | 7 | 273 |
| 2006 Passat | 7 | 576 |
| 2005 Passat | 4 | 148 |
| 2004 Passat | 4 | 285 |
| 2003 Passat | 7 | 631 |
| 2002 Passat | 4 | 643 |
| 2001 Passat | 4 | 432 |
| 2000 Passat | 5 | 507 |
Model years with three or more NHTSA recall campaigns, a recall plus owner complaints, or enough complaints to say something. NHTSA files variants (engine badges, cab styles, hybrids) under one model; each year's page merges them. Counts from NHTSA's data files as of 2026-10-26.