Recalls by ModelFord Fusion vs Volkswagen Passat: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Ford Fusion has 46 recalls and 22,468 owner complaints; the Volkswagen Passat has 44 recalls and 6,354 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Ford Fusion | Volkswagen Passat | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 46 | 44 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 4 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 22,468 | 6,354 |
| Crashes reported | 792 | 200 |
| Fires reported | 172 | 262 |
| Injuries reported | 537 | 205 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Air Bags |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Ford FusionVolkswagen Passat
Every model year
Ford Fusion: top problems
Steering5,781
Engine3,962
Air Bags3,531
Power Train3,144
Service Brakes2,685
Electrical System1,669
Volkswagen Passat: top problems
Air Bags1,622
Engine1,328
Electrical System1,009
Fuel System913
Service Brakes588
Steering438
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Questions
Which has more problems, the Ford Fusion or the Volkswagen Passat?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 22,468 complaints about the Ford Fusion and 6,354 about the Volkswagen Passat with NHTSA, so the Volkswagen Passat has fewer. These are raw counts: the model that sold more will usually have more complaints, so compare individual model years too.
Which has more recalls, the Ford Fusion or the Volkswagen Passat?
NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns for the Ford Fusion and 44 for the Volkswagen Passat since model year 2000.