Volkswagen Passat - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the VW Passat

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the VW Passat, for which Volkswagen has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your VW Passat. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your VW Passat have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN
Tip: Reliability of the VW Passat

Latest Passat’s Issues in the EU

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All Passat’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Passat’s Issues in the UK

VW PASSAT (2019 – 2023) – The brake fluid reservoir can melt
on 12/01/2024
VW PASSAT (2019-08-08 – 2023-10-20) RECALL: Problem description: On certain vehicles with electromechanical brake servo and DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) of a […]
VW PASSAT (2019 – 2022) – THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
on 06/04/2022
VW PASSAT (23/01/2019 – 10/02/2022) RECALL: Problem description: The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced […]
VW PASSAT (1999 – 2000) – DRIVER’S AIRBAG
on 20/10/2021
VW PASSAT (19/10/1999 – 22/12/2000) RECALL: Problem description: Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly if activated.