2005 Volkswagen Passat Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 08V156000Apr 7, 2008412,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
  Covers: Volkswagen Passat 1999–2005

  Reported issue: Volkswagen is recalling 412,000 my 1999-2005 passat (5th generation) vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and produced after june 14, 1999. These vehicles may have an underbody heat shield that can become damaged. In addition, affected vehicles with automatic or manual transmissions may have a fuel line (1.8t engines only) or fuel tank ventilation valve (4motion/all wheel drive only) that can leak due to…

  Possible consequence: A heat shield that may contact the exhaust system can result in a vehicle fire. In addition, a fuel leak from a fuel line or fuel tank ventilation valve, in the presence of an ignition source, can lead to a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will install additional underbody heat shields on vehicles with automatic transmissions to cover the possibly damaged areas and flash all 1.8t engines with a precautionary software update. Dealers will also inspect and adjust the fuel line routing on 1.8t vehicles and the fuel tank ventilation valve on…

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• 07V063000Feb 20, 20071,002,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
  Covers: Volkswagen Passat 2003–2005, Golf 1999–2006, GTI 1999–2006 +3 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.

  Possible consequence: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.

  Remedy: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not…

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• 04V586000Dec 15, 200419,284 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, diesel
  Covers: Volkswagen Passat 2004–2005, Jetta 2004–2005, Golf 2004–2005 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the high pressure diesel pumps were produced with an improper fastener, which could allow diesel fuel to escape from the pump.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the diesel pump. The recall began on february 8, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA11002Engine Compartment FireClosed · Jan 26, 2011
• EA07014Passenger engine compartment firesClosed · Sep 28, 2007

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