Recall 17V309000: 2012–2014 Volkswagen Passat

Report received

May 11, 2017

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

84,262vehicles

Model years

2012–2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and Direct-Shift Transmissions (DSG). The vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially resulting in a grease leak.

Possible consequence

If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF), it could increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft heat shield, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23W5.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Volkswagen Passat484 complaints
• 2013 Volkswagen Passat749 complaints
• 2014 Volkswagen Passat594 complaints