2017 Volkswagen Passat Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 3% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
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.
“2017 Volkswagen Passat. Consumer writes in regards to issue with rearview backup camera. The consumer stated the vehicle was damaged while it was in possession of the dealer. The consumer stated it has been over a year and there wasno solution for the camera failure. The manufacturer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #11114830, filed 2018-08Related service bulletins
- 10224842Oct 24, 2022Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates. Bulletin updated to include additional model year applicability.
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat
28 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
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