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2017 Volkswagen Passat

7 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Air bags

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 248,330 vehicles affected Read campaign 24V834000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Unknown or other

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 46 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V321000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Unknown or other

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 23 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V561000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Unknown or other

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 113 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V679000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 662,185 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V389000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 8,416 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V536000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,007 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V075000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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