Are there any recalls on Volkswagen Passat?

Are there any recalls on Volkswagen Passat?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed. In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

What problems do Volkswagen Passats have?

7 Common Volkswagen Passat Problems

• Clock Spring Failure.
• Ignition Coil Failure.
• Oil Sludge in the 1.8L Turbo Engine.
• Defective Timing Chain.
• VW Vehicles with Recalled Takata Airbags.
• Diesel Emissions Scandal.
• Bad O2 and Mass Airflow Sensors.

What year Volkswagen is being recalled?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight’s horizontal aim may not have been installed.

What VW cars are being recalled?

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles.

How do you check if my VW is recalled?

To see if your Volkswagen is part of a recall, please enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the VIN Lookup tool found on either vw.com/recalls or NHTSA.gov/recalls .

What years are affected by VW recall?

Generation 2 engines in 2013–2016 models will be fixed under a recall covering 38,745 vehicles. The 2013–2014 Touareg, 2013–2014 Cayenne, and 2015 Q7, all with the so-called Generation 2.1 version of the 3.0-liter TDI V-6, will receive a software upgrade and a hardware fix.

Are Volkswagen Passats expensive to repair?

Cost. The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Volkswagen Passat is $639, compared to an average of $526 for midsize cars and $652 for all vehicle models.

Can I buy a recalled VW?

Volkswagen was forced to buy back the affected cars and fix their emissions-cheating software and parts. The cars can now be sold again, often at absolutely killer prices.

Why did Volkswagen recall their cars?

Volkswagen will recall 11 million VW and Audi “TDI Clean Diesel” vehicles worldwide – including 500,000 in the U.S. – after admitting that it had equipped these vehicles with a “defeat device” that was designed to conceal their high pollution levels.

How many miles can a 2003 Volkswagen Passat last?

Volkswagen Passat Models Last Beyond 100,000 Miles With Volkswagen Passat models customers can rest assured that the Passat will be able to offer reliable performance beyond 100,000 miles if properly maintained. Some VW Passat models have been known to run well for 200,000 miles or more!