2021 Volkswagen Passat recalls and problems

The 2021 Volkswagen Passat has 1 recall and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is lane departure.

How the 2021 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 23 Passat model years — 19th most.

1recalls

20complaints

1crashes

1fires

0injuries

27,232median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Suspension

Oct 15, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V812000 · 30 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

Risk: The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Lane Departure5

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2021 vs. other Volkswagen Passat years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Volkswagen Passat have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 Volkswagen Passat, the latest from Oct 15, 2021 (suspension). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Volkswagen Passat?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention lane departure (5), service brakes (5), electrical system (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.