Volkswagen Passat: recalls & VIN check
The Passat is a roomy, comfortable midsize sedan with a refined European character, common on the used market.
Checking a specific Volkswagen Passat?
The data below is for a representative 2019model year. Enter the VIN of the exact car you’re looking at for its own decoded specs and recall history — free.
2019 Passat recalls (1)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
19V389000Volkswagen 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."
2019 Passat crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ratings for the 2019 model year. Trims and options can affect results.
Owner complaints (12)
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA for the 2019 Volkswagen Passat. These are unverified owner reports, but recurring themes are worth asking a seller about.
What Ontario buyers should watch on a used Passat
Confirm maintenance was done on schedule and budget for potentially higher parts costs. Review the recall list below and get an inspection.
Get the full history on a Volkswagen Passat
Accident & damage records, liens, title brands and odometer history for the exact vehicle.
Recall, rating and complaint data is sourced from NHTSA public databases for a representative 2019 model year and may differ for other years and trims. Ontario VIN Checkis independent and not affiliated with the manufacturer, ServiceOntario or the Government of Ontario. Always verify open recalls and a vehicle’s specific history before purchase.