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Volkswagen Passat: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

2012 has the most recall campaigns (11).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Dado local

Ano Chamadas de retorno Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Misto
2026 0 0 0 — —
2025 0 0 0 — —
2024 0 0 0 — —
2023 0 0 0 — —
2022 0 13 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11.9 km/l (28 MPG)
2021 1 2 0 ENGINE 11.9 km/l (28 MPG)
2020 3 18 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11.5 km/l (27 MPG)
2019 1 12 0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12.3 km/l (29 MPG)
2018 4 40+ 5+ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12.3 km/l (29 MPG)
2017 7 40+ 4+ AIR BAGS 11.5 km/l (27 MPG)
2016 5 40+ 0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12.3 km/l (29 MPG)
2015 7 40+ 3+ ENGINE 11.9 km/l (28 MPG)
2014 10 40+ 1+ AIR BAGS 11.9 km/l (28 MPG)
2013 9 40+ 0 AIR BAGS 10.6 km/l (25 MPG)
2012 11 40+ 1+ AIR BAGS 10.6 km/l (25 MPG)
2011 0 15 2 ENGINE —
2010 4 40+ 3+ ENGINE 10.6 km/l (25 MPG)
2009 4 40+ 2+ ENGINE 9.8 km/l (23 MPG)
2008 4 40+ 1+ FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10.2 km/l (24 MPG)
2007 7 40+ 2+ FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10.2 km/l (24 MPG)
2006 7 40+ 4+ AIR BAGS 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2005 4 40+ 4+ ENGINE 8.9 km/l (21 MPG)
2004 4 40+ 4+ FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8.9 km/l (21 MPG)
2003 7 40+ 5+ FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8.1 km/l (19 MPG)
2002 4 40+ 3+ FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8.1 km/l (19 MPG)
2001 4 40+ 7+ SERVICE BRAKES 7.6 km/l (18 MPG)
2000 5 40+ 6+ ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7.6 km/l (18 MPG)

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Volkswagen Passat

Perguntas

Qual ano do Volkswagen Passat tem mais recalls?
2012 has the most recall campaigns (11).
Which Volkswagen Passat years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2026, 2025, 2024, 2023. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.