2011 Volkswagen Passat Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Volkswagen Passat, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After recall 20AE (Fuel Pump Control Module) was completed at Performance Volkswagen in Lyndhurst, NJ, my vehicle began shutting off while idling and displayed code P0087 – Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low. This issue began immediately after the recall was done. On one of the first nights after the repair, my car suddenly shut off around 4 a.m. while I was in New York City, leaving me completely stranded in the middle of the street with no assistance and no warning lights beforehand. I was panicking, stuck alone in the dark, unable to restart the car until it was jumped. …”
NHTSA complaint #11697708, filed 2025-11Related service bulletins
- 10161203Jun 11, 2019Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- 10161202Jun 11, 2019Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- 10161457Nov 3, 2018Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- 10161456Nov 3, 2018Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- 10157830Sep 15, 2017Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
- 10157829Sep 15, 2017Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
- 10157304Sep 15, 2017Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
- 10157303Sep 15, 2017Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
- 10126867Oct 20, 2016Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
- 10107722May 27, 2016Reminder to follow the correct repair procedure of pilot bearing replacement, when removing and re-installing the dsg transmission
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 15% |
| 2019 | 2 | 17% |
| 2018 | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 5 | 5% |
| 2015 | 12 | 5% |
| 2014 | 37 | 6% |
| 2013 | 33 | 4% |
| 2012 | 15 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 34 | 21% |
| 2009 | 10 | 7% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 | 47 | 8% |
| 2005 | 13 | 9% |
| 2004 | 38 | 14% |
| 2003 | 35 | 6% |
| 2002 | 25 | 4% |
| 2001 | 34 | 8% |
| 2000 | 19 | 4% |
| 1999 | 29 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 10 | 11% |
| 1994 | 4 | 16% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1992 | 7 | 18% |
| 1991 | 2 | 8% |
| 1990 | 8 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2011 Volkswagen Passat
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Passat
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology