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2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT RECALLS

2017 Volkswagen Passat

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

1

5
seats

2

26-55 mpg city
38-71 mpg hwy

3

AWD, FWD
drivetrain

4

120-280
horsepower

Reported Problems

9 Total Safety Recalls Found

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

  • Total cars affected: 662185

  • NHTSA campaign: 19V389000

  • 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

  • Total cars affected: 113

  • NHTSA campaign: 19V679000

  • 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

  • Total cars affected: 8416

  • NHTSA campaign: 18V536000

  • 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

  • Total cars affected: 23

  • NHTSA campaign: 20V561000

  • 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

  • Total cars affected: 1007

  • NHTSA campaign: 17V075000

  • 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

  • Risk level: 3

  • Rapex alert: A12/1785/17

  • 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

  • Risk level: 1

  • Rapex alert: A12/1063/19

  • 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

  • Risk level: Accident

  • Rapex alert: A12/00222/20

  • 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

  • Risk level: 1

  • Rapex alert: A12/0387/17

  • 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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