2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT RECALLS
Passat Variant (B8) generation is a 5 or 4 doors station wagon estate, crossover or sedan produced by Volkswagen from 2015 to 2018 with diesel and petrol and petrol / electricity engines with maxspeed 140 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 4960 lbs with 1301 lbs maxload.
Model Trims
- Passat 2.0 BiTDI (240 Hp) 4MOTION DSG
- Passat 2.0 TDI (190 Hp) 4MOTION DSG
- Passat 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) 4MOTION DSG
- Passat 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) 4MOTION
- Passat 1.4 TSI (125 Hp)
- Passat 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) DSG
- Passat 2.0 TDI (190 Hp)
- Passat 2.0 TDI (190 Hp) DSG
- Passat 2.0 TDI (190 Hp) DSG 4MOTION
- Passat 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) DSG
- Passat 1.4 TSI (125 Hp) DSG
- Passat 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG ACT
- Passat 1.6 TDI (120 Hp)
- Passat 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) 4MOTION ACT
- Passat 2.0 BiTDI (240 Hp) DSG 4MOTION
- Passat 2.0 TSI (280 Hp) 4MOTION DSG
- Passat 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) ACT
- Passat 1.6 TDI (120 Hp) DSG
- Passat 1.8 TSI (180 Hp)
- Passat 1.8 TSI (180 Hp) DSG
- Passat 2.0 TDI (150 Hp)
- Passat 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) 4MOTION
- Passat GTE 1.4 TSI (218 Hp) DSG Plug-in Hybrid
- Passat 1.4 TSI (125 Hp) DSG
- Passat 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) 4MOTION
- Passat 2.0 TDI (150 Hp) DSG
- Passat 2.0 TDI (190 Hp)
- Passat 2.0 TDI (190 Hp) DSG 4MOTION
- Passat 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) DSG
- Passat 2.0 TSI (280 Hp) 4MOTION DSG
- Passat 1.4 TSI (125 Hp)
- Passat 1.6 TDI (120 Hp)
- Passat 1.6 TDI (120 Hp)
- Passat 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) 4MOTION ACT
- Passat 2.0 BiTDI (240 Hp) DSG 4MOTION
- Passat 2.0 TDI (190 Hp) DSG
- Passat 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) ACT
- Passat 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG ACT
- Passat 1.6 TDI (120 Hp) DSG
- Passat 1.8 TSI (180 Hp) DSG
- Passat 2.0 TDI (150 Hp)
- Passat GTE 1.4 TSI (218 Hp) DSG Plug-in Hybrid
Features & Specs
5
seats
26-55 mpg city
38-71 mpg hwy
AWD, FWD
drivetrain
120-280
horsepower
Reported Problems
9 Total Safety Recalls Found
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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Total cars affected: 662185
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NHTSA campaign: 19V389000
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Date of the problem: 22/05/2019
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Total cars affected: 113
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NHTSA campaign: 19V679000
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Date of the problem: 25/09/2019
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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Total cars affected: 8416
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NHTSA campaign: 18V536000
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Date of the problem: 15/08/2018
The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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Total cars affected: 23
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NHTSA campaign: 20V561000
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Date of the problem: 16/09/2020
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
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Total cars affected: 1007
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NHTSA campaign: 17V075000
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Date of the problem: 08/02/2017
A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
EU rapid alert system
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Risk level: 3
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Rapex alert: A12/1785/17
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Date of the problem: 15/12/2017
The rear wheel-bearing housing may fracture. This can impair the vehicle’s road-holding ability, leading to the risk of an accident.
EU rapid alert system
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Risk level: 1
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Rapex alert: A12/1063/19
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Date of the problem: 19/07/2019
In the event of a repair, due to an ambiguous indication in the replacement parts catalogue, the adhesive joint between the sunroof cover and the sliding roof may be fitted incorrectly. As a result, the sunroof cover could detach in motion and endanger the following traffic.
EU rapid alert system
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Risk level: Accident
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Rapex alert: A12/00222/20
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Date of the problem: //20200221
Cars initially used for internal purposes of Volkswagen AG might not have been correctly modified before they were sold to the general public.
EU rapid alert system
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Risk level: 1
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Rapex alert: A12/0387/17
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Date of the problem: 31/03/2017
Some vehicles have differences in the mixture ratio for the initiating device, which could lead to the driver and passenger airbag or seat-belt pre-tensioner not activating in the event of an accident.
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