Volkswagen Passat: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 60 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2006–2018 (9) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2010 · 2006
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | passat-2018-brake-noise-heat-warning | Brake noise, heat, and warning-light issues | SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 2018-07 → 2025-08 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2018 | passat-2018-infotainment-electrical | Infotainment and accessory electrical malfunctions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2019-09 → 2026-04 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2018 | passat-2018-powertrain-failures | Power train component failures | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2020-04 → 2025-11 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2018 | passat-2018-engine-stalling-loss-of-power | Engine stalling and loss of power while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 7 | 2019-02 → 2026-06 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2018 | passat-2018-fuel-pump-leak-no-start | Fuel pump leaks and no-start failures | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2024-09 → 2026-02 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2018 | passat-2018-airbag-warning-clockspring | Air bag warning lights and clockspring failures | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2021-01 → 2025-07 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2018 | passat-2018-brake-pedal-failure | Brake pedal failure and reduced stopping power | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2018-06 → 2023-02 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2018 | passat-2018-engine-oil-consumption | Engine oil consumption and check-engine light faults | ENGINE | 5 | 2018-12 → 2024-04 | 45 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2017 | passat-2017-brake-caliper-fluid-leak | Brake system leaks and component failures | SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 2018-06 → 2025-12 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2017 | passat-2017-tire-wheel-failure | Tire and wheel failure while driving | TIRES | 6 | 2017-05 → 2024-10 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2017 | passat-2017-sunroof-spontaneous-shatter | Spontaneous sunroof shattering | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 2017-04 → 2022-06 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2017 | passat-2017-clock-spring-airbag-failure | Clock spring failure disables airbag and steering controls | STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS | 26 | 2018-01 → 2025-05 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2017 | passat-2017-forward-collision-malfunction | Forward collision avoidance system malfunction | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 19 | 2017-04 → 2026-08 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2017 | passat-2017-fuel-leak-cabin-odor | Fuel system leak and cabin fuel odor | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 2022-07 → 2025-10 | 109 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | passat-2016-fuel-pump-leak-odor | Fuel pump leak causing gasoline odor in cabin | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 16 | 2017-09 → 2026-04 | 106 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | passat-2016-abs-wheel-speed-sensor-failure | ABS wheel-speed sensor failure triggering warning lights | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2019-10 → 2025-10 | 106 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | passat-2016-clock-spring-failure | Clock spring failure disabling airbag and steering controls | STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS | 26 | 2017-10 → 2026-05 | 106 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | passat-2016-forward-assist-phantom-braking | Forward Assist braking with no obstacle present | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 10 | 2016-07 → 2025-04 | 106 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | passat-2016-excessive-oil-consumption | Excessive oil consumption from PCV/air-oil separator | ENGINE | 6 | 2020-02 → 2024-11 | 106 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | passat-2016-engine-failure-stall | Engine failure or stall requiring major repair | POWER TRAIN, ENGINE | 10 | 2016-05 → 2025-05 | 106 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2016 | passat-2016-headlight-exterior-lighting | Headlight dimming and housing malfunction | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 2018-08 → 2024-02 | 106 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | vw-passat-2015-heater-core-clog | Clogged heater core limiting heat and defrost | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 12 | 2019-09 → 2025-12 | 242 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | vw-passat-2015-rear-coil-spring-fracture | Rear coil spring fracture | SUSPENSION | 8 | 2019-05 → 2023-07 | 242 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | vw-passat-2015-ignition-key-lock-failure | Ignition key insertion and lock cylinder failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 2019-07 → 2023-09 | 242 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | vw-passat-2015-fuel-system-leak | Fuel system leak from fuel pump or lines | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | 2021-10 → 2026-02 | 242 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | vw-passat-2015-clockspring-airbag-horn | Clockspring failure disabling airbag and horn | AIR BAGS | 55 | 2017-07 → 2025-11 | 242 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | vw-passat-2015-engine-stall-loss-of-power | Engine stall and loss of power while driving | ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | 2018-05 → 2026-02 | 242 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2015 | vw-passat-2015-takata-recall-parts-delay | Takata air bag recall parts unavailability | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2017-07 → 2019-09 | 242 | 2026-07-20 |
| 2014 | passat-2014-heater-core-clogging | Heater core clogging blocks heat and defrost | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 16 | 2019-11 \u2192 2026-06 | 594 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | passat-2014-transmission-oil-cooler-leak | Transmission oil cooler O-ring fluid leak | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2019-12 \u2192 2025-04 | 594 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | passat-2014-timing-chain-failure | Timing chain and tensioner failure | ENGINE | 5 | 2019-07 \u2192 2020-09 | 594 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | passat-2014-driver-door-latch-freezes | Driver door latch fails to open in freezing temperatures | STRUCTURE | 5 | 2019-09 \u2192 2022-12 | 594 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | passat-2014-rear-coil-spring-fracture | Rear coil spring fracture | SUSPENSION | 4 | 2019-06 \u2192 2025-05 | 594 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | passat-2014-clock-spring-disables-controls | Steering wheel clock spring disables horn and airbag | AIR BAGS | 55 | 2019-05 \u2192 2026-08 | 594 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | passat-2014-takata-airbag-recall-backorder | Takata airbag recall parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 33 | 2019-04 \u2192 2025-10 | 594 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2014 | passat-2014-fuel-pump-failure-stalling | High-pressure fuel pump failure causes stalling | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | 2019-04 \u2192 2023-03 | 594 | 2026-09-06 |
| 2013 | passat-2013-headlight-failure-recall-94g8 | Low-beam headlight failure related to recall 94G8 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 15 | 2020-05 → 2026-05 | 748 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2013 | passat-2013-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Delayed remedy for Takata airbag inflator recall | AIR BAGS | 51 | 2020-07 → 2026-08 | 748 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2013 | passat-2013-clock-spring-airbag-horn-failure | Clock spring failure disabling airbag, horn, controls | STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS | 26 | 2020-12 → 2025-09 | 748 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2013 | passat-2013-engine-stalling-power-loss | Engine stalling and loss of power while driving | ENGINE | 9 | 2020-07 → 2025-10 | 748 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2013 | passat-2013-high-pressure-fuel-pump-failure | High-pressure fuel pump failure causing engine shutdown | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 2020-03 → 2024-08 | 748 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2013 | passat-2013-door-lock-instrument-panel-electrical | Door lock actuator and instrument panel electrical failures | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 2020-08 → 2024-12 | 748 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2012 | passat-2012-door-latch-lock-mechanism-failure | Door latch and lock mechanism failure | STRUCTURE | 7 | 2017-08 → 2019-12 | 483 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2012 | passat-2012-abs-control-pump-failure | ABS control and pump unit failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2020-04 → 2021-05 | 483 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2012 | passat-2012-takata-airbag-recall-parts-backorder | Takata airbag recall repair parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 103 | 2017-03 → 2026-08 | 483 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2012 | passat-2012-clock-spring-airbag-horn-steering-loss | Steering clock spring failure disabling airbag and horn | STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS | 34 | 2017-06 → 2023-04 | 483 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2012 | passat-2012-fuel-pump-delivery-system-stall | Fuel pump and fuel delivery system failure causing stalling | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | 2017-04 → 2025-07 | 483 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2012 | passat-2012-electrical-stall-no-start | Electrical system failure causing engine stall or no-start | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 8 | 2018-05 → 2025-12 | 483 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2010 | passat-2010-dsg-transmission-jerking | DSG transmission jerking and mechatronic failure | POWER TRAIN | 24 | 2010-02 → 2019-12 | 163 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | passat-2010-timing-chain-tensioner-failure | Timing chain tensioner failure | ENGINE | 20 | 2016-10 → 2023-07 | 163 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | passat-2010-fuel-pump-control-module-recall | Fuel pump control module failure and recall delay | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 25 | 2013-01 → 2024-03 | 163 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | passat-2010-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 25 | 2016-05 → 2017-10 | 163 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | passat-2010-steering-clock-spring-failure | Steering wheel clock spring failure | STEERING | 14 | 2011-04 → 2024-10 | 163 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2006 | passat-2006-transmission-hard-shift | Automatic transmission hard shifts and loss of gear | POWER TRAIN | 7 | 2016-07 → 2023-05 | 576 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2006 | passat-2006-takata-airbag-recall-parts-unavailable | Takata driver air bag inflator recall parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 103 | 2016-06 → 2025-10 | 576 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2006 | passat-2006-airbag-deploy-failure | Air bag failure to deploy or unexpected deployment | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2016-07 → 2022-09 | 576 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2006 | passat-2006-fuel-pump-control-module-stall | Fuel pump control module failure causing stall | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 27 | 2017-05 → 2025-05 | 576 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2006 | passat-2006-oil-pump-bolt-engine-seizure | Oil pump bolt failure causing engine seizure | ENGINE | 8 | 2016-06 → 2020-12 | 576 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2006 | passat-2006-steering-column-lock-failure | Electronic steering column lock failure | STEERING | 11 | 2016-06 → 2020-05 | 576 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2006 | passat-2006-parking-brake-failure | Parking brake failure to disengage or engage unexpectedly | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2017-04 → 2020-12 | 576 | 2026-09-20 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Volkswagen Passat [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/passat
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_volkswagen_passat_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Volkswagen Passat},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/volkswagen/passat}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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