1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
1 recalls, 60 complaints - 16 TSBs
92V131000 Sep 15, 1992
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
Consequence
THE VENTURI TUBE CAN PARTIALLY BLOCK THE THROTTLE PLATEAND PREVENT IT FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION, RESULTING IN UNWANTEDENGINE SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.
Complaint Statistics
60 total complaints
4 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 12 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Sep 4, 2007
Incident date: Aug 12, 2007
THROTTLE CABLE MELTS THEN IT JAMS, USUALLY IN A HIGH REVVING POSITION. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 3 NEW THROTTLE CABLES, EACH TIME THEY MELT AND STICK. *JB
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
May 4, 2004
Incident date: Apr 30, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HEATER CORE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT WHITE STEAM FILLED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH IMPAIRED THE VISIBILITY OF THE DRIVER. *AK *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 2, 2003
Incident date: Oct 1, 2003
HEAT EXCHANGER (CORE) LEAKED WHILE DRIVING, STEAMING UP THE VEHICLE INTERIOR TO IMPAIR VISIBILITY. HOT COOLANT LEAKED INTO PASSENGER'S FOOT AREA. THIS IS VERY SIMILAR TO THE ALREADY ISSUED RECALL # 96V115000. MY CAR IS 1992 VW PASSAT: [XXX]. *JB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Dec 20, 2002
Incident date: Dec 16, 2002
WHILE DRIVING GAS AND FUMES BEGAN EMITTING FROM VENTS CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG ELIMINATING CONSUMER'S VISIBILITY. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT HAD A BROKEN HEATER CORE. TS
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Dec 17, 2001
Incident date: Dec 6, 2001
HEATING SYSTEM SMELLS OF ANTIFREEZE WHEN USING FRONT VENTS AND DEFROST. 2 - 3 FAN SELECTION USED AND HEATER SET TO MEDIUM WARM SETTING ANTIFREEZE FUMES STARTED TO BLOWOUT, WHICH FOGGED FRONT WINDOW AND BREATHING IN HAZMAT ANTIFREEZE.*AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Dec 14, 2001
Incident date: Dec 6, 2001
HEATING SYSTEM SMELLS OF ANTIFREEZE WHEN USING FRONT VENTS AND DEFROST. 2 - 3 FAN SELECTION USED AND HEATER SET TO MEDIUM WARM SETTING ANTIFREEZE FUMES STARTED TO BLOWOUT, WHICH FOGGED FRONT WINDOW AND BREATHING IN HAZMAT ANTIFREEZE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 19, 2000
THE ENGINE VALVES AND TIMING BELT FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. *MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
ACCELERATOR STICKS AND CAUSES SUDDEN ACCELERATION OR HESITATES. *ET
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
ENGINE MOUNTS FAILED.*ET
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.*ET
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
ENGINE GASKETS LEAKED.*ET
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED.*ET
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
HEATER CORE FAILED.*ET
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
TRUNK LATCH BROKE.*ET
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.*ET
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Sep 26, 2000
THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: May 17, 1997
ENGINE OVERHEATING THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM BUT IT HAPPEND AGAIN. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 31, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY OVERHEATING (6 TIMES).*ET
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 13, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
WHEN IT'S COLD VEHICLE WILL START FAST AND RUN WELL. BUT AFTER CAR HAS BEEN WARMED UP, PARKED AND STARTED AGAIN, IT'S HARD TO START. THEN, WHEN GOING DOWN THE STREET AND SLOWING DOWN, VEHICLE WILL STALL. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO EX... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Feb 2, 2000
THERE IS FUEL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, INCLUDING: -AUTOMATIC ACCELERATION, THROTTLE STICKS WHEN ACCELERATING -HEATER CORE EXPLODED -BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR -CV JOI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Feb 2, 2000
THERE IS FUEL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, INCLUDING: -AUTOMATIC ACCELERATION, THROTTLE STICKS WHEN ACCELERATING -HEATER CORE EXPLODED -BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR -CV JOI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 2, 2000
THERE IS FUEL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, INCLUDING: -AUTOMATIC ACCELERATION, THROTTLE STICKS WHEN ACCELERATING -HEATER CORE EXPLODED -BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR -CV JOI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 2, 2000
THERE IS FUEL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, INCLUDING: -AUTOMATIC ACCELERATION, THROTTLE STICKS WHEN ACCELERATING -HEATER CORE EXPLODED -BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR -CV JOI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 2, 2000
THERE IS FUEL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, INCLUDING: -AUTOMATIC ACCELERATION, THROTTLE STICKS WHEN ACCELERATING -HEATER CORE EXPLODED -BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR -CV JOI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 2, 2000
THERE IS FUEL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, INCLUDING: -AUTOMATIC ACCELERATION, THROTTLE STICKS WHEN ACCELERATING -HEATER CORE EXPLODED -BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR -CV JOI... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Feb 1, 2000
THE AIR CONDITIONING WORKS FINE ON THIS VEHICLE. BUT WHEN THE HEAT IS TURNED ON HEAT CONTROL SWITCH MELTS FROM THE INSIDE OUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE DASH PANEL. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 29, 2000
Incident date: Aug 6, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jan 29, 2000
Incident date: Aug 6, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 29, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 29, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jan 29, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jan 29, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 28, 1999
Incident date: Apr 4, 1999
TRANSFER PUMP WAS REPLACED ONCE DURING WARRANTY, ALL OTHERS AFTER ITS EXPIRATION. THE SYMPTOM IS THAT THE ENGINE STALLS AT ALL SPEEDS. IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN NEUTRAL, ALL POWER ASSISTED COMPONENTS STOP WORKING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Mar 2, 1999
Incident date: Feb 15, 1999
FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED AND HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED 5 TIMES. I HAVE BACK-UP PAPERWORK, INVOICES, ETC. SYMPTOMS ARE CAR STALLING, SOMETIMES ON FREEWAY. I FEEL THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. DEALERSHIP SAYS TALK TO VW; VW SAYS TALK TO DEALERSHIP. I'M STUCK.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 2, 1999
Incident date: Feb 15, 1999
AUTOMOBILE STALLS OUT BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP GOES BAD AND HAS TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER STATES HAS HAD THIS DONE FIVE TIMES. BOTH DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED, NEITHER WANTS TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE VEHICLE'S DEFECTS. *AK *ML
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Feb 14, 1999
ACCORDING TO THE VOLKSWAGEN'S OWNERS MANUAL THE TIMING BELT MUST BE REPLACED EVERY 60,000 MILES. THE ORIGINAL TIMING BELT BROKE AROUND MY 58,000 MILES, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO CYLINDER HOUSING, AND VW PAID A PORTION OF THE COST. MY REPLACEMENT TIMING BELT BROKE AT THE 109000 MILE MARK; WELL BEFO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 27, 1998
Incident date: Sep 10, 1998
TIMING BELT FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE VALVES.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Oct 2, 1998
Incident date: Sep 15, 1998
TURN INDICATOR SWITCH DEVELOPED A "DEAD SPOT" WHEN TRYING TO SIGNAL A LEFT TURN; INDICATOR NOW FUNCTIONS SPORADICALLY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 9, 1997
Incident date: Jul 26, 1997
TIMING BELT SNAPPED CAUSING THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOW AND TOTAL ENGINE SHUT DOWN.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 17, 1997
ENGINE STALLS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 27, 1997
TIMING BELT BROKE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Mar 18, 1997
EXPERIENCING POSSIBLE AUTO TRANMISSION. INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILURE, CAN REMOVE KEY IN ANY GEAR; ALSO, GEAR SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF PARK INTO ANY GEAR WITHOUT KEY BEING IN IGNITION, DATE OF MFR. 08-91. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 24, 1997
Incident date: Jan 17, 1997
IMING BELT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOS EPOWER/CONTROL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 14, 1997
Incident date: Feb 11, 1997
HEAD GASKET FAILURE. VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH VW PASSATS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 31, 1997
Incident date: Jan 17, 1997
TIMING BELT FAILURE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 7, 1997
Incident date: Dec 23, 1996
VEHICLE WOULD START, SHIFTED INTO DRIVE POSITION, VEHICLE WILL NOT GO OR MOVE. PUT VEHICLE IN SHOP 3 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE IN SHOP NOW. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 25, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 5, 1996
Incident date: Jun 26, 1996
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION AND THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE REAR PASSENGER/DRIVING SIDE SEAT BELTS CAME OUT THE BUCKLE. *AK
Crash
3 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 3, 1996
Incident date: Feb 21, 1996
AFTERMARKET ENGINE MOUNTS HAVE BROKEN IN TWO DIFFERENT VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLES, PART NO 191199279C FOR THREE DIFFERENT VW VEHICLES 85-95 MODELS. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 30, 1996
Incident date: Dec 29, 1995
FUEL TANK COLLAPSED AND VEHICLE STOPPED DUE TO LACK OF FUEL, POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK. *AK
Showing 50 of 60 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
16 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
SM 33-2019
Mar 27, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
SM 44-2017 EN
Jun 28, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
VHW-17-11
Jun 22, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
1-2017 Update
Feb 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
V691601 2010479
Oct 31, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update model year applicability to include 2017.
Airbag
Jan 22, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Airbag Issues.
Elsa 6-29-15
Jun 29, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
Elsa 6-22-15
Jun 22, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
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Elsa 6-22-15
Jun 22, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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561 065 760 A as
Aug 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat.
PDI - PASSAT TEC
Jul 17, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc
PDI - PASSAT TEC
Jun 13, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc
PDI - PASSAT TEC
Jun 13, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc
2015831
Aug 28, 2008
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE
2015831
Aug 28, 2008
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE
9704109707D
Apr 10, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONDITIONS WITH ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START. *YC
NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA11002
Opened: Jan 26, 2011 , Closed: Feb 17, 2012
Engine Compartment Fire
In July 2010, the Agency opened PE10-027 to investigate allegations of coil on plug (COP) ignition coil fires in MY2002-2003 VW Passat vehicles.The investigation was upgraded in January 2011 to include all MY2001-2007 4-cylinder VW Passat, gasoline, turbo-charged vehicles.Based on the analysis of VW... Read more
PE10027
Opened: Jul 26, 2010 , Closed: Feb 7, 2011
Engine Compartment Fire
ODI has received 11 complaints alleging that a fire started in the engine compartment of the vehicle that may be related to ignition coil failure, and 9 complaints of ignition coil failure that did not result in a fire.Reports state that the vehicle hesitated or lost power, and the check engine or d... Read more
PE09022
Opened: May 4, 2009 , Closed: Jul 9, 2009
TRANSMISSION FLUID HOSE CHAFE
ON MAY 4, 2009, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATIONS (ODI) OPENED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE09-022 TO INVESTIGATE AN OWNER COMPLAINT (ODI NO. 10260517) ALLEGING CONTACT BETWEEN THE ATF COOLING LINE AND THE RADIATOR FAN BLADES.THE COMPLAINT INDICATED THAT THE CONTACT RESULTED IN RAPID ATF FLUID LOSS W... Read more
EA07014
Opened: Sep 28, 2007 , Closed: Jul 7, 2008
PASSENGER ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED NHTSA ON 04-APR-08 THAT A SAFETY RECALL ACTION WOULD BE INITIATED TO REMEDY THE ISSUE.IN JUNE 2008, THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (CODE 26E5/R5) REGARDING THE SPECIFIC PROCEDURES TO BE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.VEHICLE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WERE ... Read more
PE07024
Opened: May 10, 2007 , Closed: Sep 28, 2007
PASSENGER/ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
MANY OF THE FIRE REPORTS ALLEGE THAT THE VEHICLE FIRE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO IGNITION COIL FAILURE.VW PROVIDED ADDITIONAL DATA REGARDING ITS ANALYSIS OF VEHICLE FIRES AND A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE THREE DIFFERENT ENGINES AND IGNITION SYSTEMS FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.ODIFINDS THE NEED TO FURTHER INVES... Read more
PE07018
Opened: Apr 3, 2007 , Closed: Sep 4, 2007
WATER/ICE IN BRAKE BOOSTER
DURING THIS INVESTIGATION, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA (VW) IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM WITH WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE FRESH AIR PLENUM THAT COULD, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKE POWER ASSIST IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 PASSAT VEHICLES.VW INDICATED THAT PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS... Read more
DP05003
Opened: Aug 8, 2005 , Closed: Dec 9, 2005
ALLEGED PREMATURE TIE ROD FAILURE
ON AUGUST 2, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION SUBMITTED BY MS. MIRIAM SCHNEIDER OF OLNEY, MD, REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGEDLY DEFECTIVE TIE RODS IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT VEHICLES NOT INCLUDED IN TWO PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGNS (IDENTIFIED HENCEFORTH AS THE SUBJECT... Read more
EA03020
Opened: Oct 7, 2003 , Closed: Apr 23, 2004
PASSENGER AIR BAG LID FAILURE
THIS INVESTIGATION INVOLVES THE VOLKSWAGEN (VW) PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (PSIR) LID UTILIZED IN MY 1998-2002 VW PASSAT.THE PSIR LID MAY DETACH FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OF THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN... Read more
PE03021
Opened: May 23, 2003 , Closed: Oct 7, 2003
PASSENGER SIR DOOR MOUNTING STUD FAILURE
ODI OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE03-021) BASED ON TWO REPORTS OF FAILED BOLT STUDS THAT ATTACH THE PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (PSIR) DOOR COVER TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) ON THE VOLKSWAGEN (VW) PASSAT (MODEL YEARS 2000, 2002).VW HAS INDICATED TO ODI THAT IT HAS NO ADDITIONAL... Read more
PE99036
Opened: May 12, 1999 , Closed: Oct 21, 1999
FOG LAMP FIRE
ALLEGED THAT THE FOG LAMP HOUSING CATCHES FIRE DURING USE
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT across all model years (1988, 2021).
136
Total Recalls
10,530
Total Complaints
10
Investigations
338
Reported Crashes
368
Reported Fires
15
Reported Deaths
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 19 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 28 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 24 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 18 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 65 | View |
| 2017 | 7 | 175 | View |
| 2016 | 5 | 179 | View |
| 2015 | 7 | 389 | View |
| 2014 | 10 | 791 | View |
| 2013 | 9 | 1,027 | View |
| 2012 | 11 | 662 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 226 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 211 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 240 | View |
| 2007 | 7 | 341 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 779 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 172 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 348 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 823 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 772 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 558 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 625 | View |
| 1999 | 6 | 854 | View |
| 1998 | 5 | 476 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 105 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 185 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 142 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 36 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 90 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 1 | 60 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 30 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 50 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | View |