Recalls by ModelToyota Camry vs Volkswagen Passat: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Toyota Camry has 47 recalls and 14,165 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
| Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Passat | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 47 | 44 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 1 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 14,165 | 6,354 |
| Crashes reported | 2,317 | 200 |
| Fires reported | 231 | 262 |
| Injuries reported | 1,526 | 205 |
| Most reported problem | Vehicle Speed Control | Air Bags |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Toyota CamryVolkswagen Passat
Every model year
Toyota Camry: top problems
Vehicle Speed Control2,797
Engine2,130
Service Brakes1,630
Power Train1,537
Unknown or other1,407
Visibility1,375
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 Toyota Camry or the Volkswagen Passat?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 14,165 complaints about the Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry or the Volkswagen Passat?
NHTSA lists 47 recall campaigns for the Toyota Camry and 44 for the Volkswagen Passat since model year 2000.