2020 Volkswagen Passat Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2020 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.

• 20V533000Sep 2, 20201,829 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Passenger side frontal › Cushion
  Covers: Volkswagen Passat 2020

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Possible consequence: An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AY.

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• 19V389000May 22, 2019662,185 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Volkswagen Passat 2012–2020, Atlas 2018–2019

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Possible consequence: Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.

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• 19V218000Mar 20, 20193 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Side/window
  Covers: Volkswagen Passat 2020, Atlas 2019

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.

  Possible consequence: In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.

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