2015 Volkswagen Passat Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 16%of 243 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,850miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat, 16% of the 243 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,850 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased the vehicle from empire auto used. I had an issue with the horn and they told me it was a recall on the clockspring. I decided to take it to the dealer itself for the service. The part has been replace like 3 times already. I consider this a safety issue. They can't figure out it keeps happening. Please advice, the last service date was on 01/25/2021. At the present time I got no horn again.”
NHTSA complaint #11395451, filed 2021-02, 67,000 miles“I took my vw in at 90000 and it was in need of a steering clock spring, here I am 30k mi later and guess what. I am told this is normal but I think he same breath the manger tells the other customer not to worry about it that it was only 2015s . 400 bucks later !!! And that was half. How is this not an issue or default!! I was literally in the drive thru and honked my horn next thing j know my warning system telling me my airbags suck.”
NHTSA complaint #11405672, filed 2021-03, 126,003 miles“Backup camera does not come on until you have already backed into the street. You put the car in reverse, back up, and about the time you go to put the transmission in drive, the backup camera comes on. Volkswagen has been telling me for over a year that there is no update for this problem. I bought the sel model specificly for the backup camera and the GPS unit.”
NHTSA complaint #10851739, filed 2016-03, 5,000 miles“Volkswagen Passat recall my husband and I bought a 2015 Volkswagen Passat in january of 2016. It was the newest car we have ever purchased as a young professional couple with two small children. Well at 36,750 miles in march of 2017, the steering wheel began to click and the airbag light came on. I was no longer able to use the horn, the radio or the phone from the steering wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11052020, filed 2017-12, 36,600 miles“Takata recall the recall I have on my car is the emission recall from a software that was installed from the factory, I am unable to get what I want because almost nobody will take it, I bought it in august or so and the car was advertised as clean diesel it isn't the car I bought and I want nothing to do with it anymore. Your recall statement states if your car has been recalled, the manufacturer will usually repair it at a local dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10809345, filed 2015-12, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11026185Nov 17, 2025Replace Door Lock and Cap.
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11018938May 12, 2025How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- 11013863Jan 30, 2025Adblue leaks, warning lights or MIL-On
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 8% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 22% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 | 22 | 20% |
| 2016 | 13 | 12% |
| 2015 | 40 | 16% |
| 2014 | 59 | 10% |
| 2013 | 77 | 10% |
| 2012 | 31 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 13 | 8% |
| 2009 | 9 | 6% |
| 2008 | 13 | 8% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 18 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat
88 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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