AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2018 Volkswagen Passat
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 46 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V561000 Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V389000 Headlights can be Adjusted/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V536000 Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts may be Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V369000 Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 12 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
Of the 46 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 46 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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