2015 Volkswagen Passat: raw data

Every record we hold for this vehicle, as plain tables, with nothing added. The consumer page shows the same records with the maintenance schedule, price ranges and nearby shops around them.

vehicle2015 / volkswagen / passat
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-07-20)
complaints243 on file (2014-12-11 → 2026-07-24)
recalls7
investigations0
fars53 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Clogged heater core limiting heat and defrostVISIBILITY/WIPER12 complaints2019-09 → 2025-12vw-passat-2015-heater-core-clog
  • 11703917 The heater core becomes clogged and limits heat available for defrosting the windshield. The heat available is insufficient to defrost and maintain visibility while driving under adverse conditions. The cabin also becomes uncomfortable because of limited heat during cold weather…
  • 11626997 I have a 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI that I purchased in 2018. The car has no heat and needs a second heater core replacement, currently with 85,565. In researching the issue, i found the Warranty extension on the NTSB website Number: VWP-16-05 that covers model years 2013 and…
Rear coil spring fractureSUSPENSION8 complaints2019-05 → 2023-07vw-passat-2015-rear-coil-spring-fracture
  • 11532430 Rear coil spring is broken. Normal driving conditions and we noticed a significant vibration. Upon inspection of rear suspension we found a broken rear coil spring. I researched this issue and found that VW recalled several other 2015 models for rear coil springs breaking. This…
  • 11205244 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MAGUIRE VOLKSWAGEN OF ITHICA (LOCATED AT 370 ELMIRA RD, ITHACA, NY 14850, (607) 257-1515) WHERE IT WAS…
Ignition key insertion and lock cylinder failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM6 complaints2019-07 → 2023-09vw-passat-2015-ignition-key-lock-failure
  • 11433226 The key gets stuck in the ignition (about 1 out of 4 times) when put into park. This is dangerous as it does not allow the driver to safely exit the vehicle without the risk of damage, theft, a perpetrator could hide in the vehicle to prey on the driver as it is unlocked. After…
  • 11229000 CAR WAS OFF AND PARKED. CAN'T GET KEY INTO IGNITION. STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. IGNITION ISSUES SEEM TO BE COMMON IN VW'S
Fuel system leak from fuel pump or linesFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5 complaints2021-10 → 2026-02vw-passat-2015-fuel-system-leak
  • 11617197 The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local…
  • 11607043 Looks like the plastic the fuel pump housing is made out of is low quality or prone to degradation by fuel. Hairline cracks have formed on the fuel pump housing causing fuel to leak when the pump is pressurized and running. In my case a pin hole also appeared causing the leak to…
Clockspring failure disabling airbag and hornAIR BAGS55 complaints2017-07 → 2025-11vw-passat-2015-clockspring-airbag-horn
  • 11091956 AROUND THE 60,000 MILE MARK, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE HORN, AS WELL AS THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, STOPPED WORKING. WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY FIGURED IT WAS THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH WOULD COST NEARLY $700 TO REPLACE. VW HAS PREVOUSLY ISSUED RECALLS FOR OTHER…
  • 11015858 I WAS IN MY DRIVE WAY AND STARTED MY CAR WHEN THE AIR BAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. AT THAT POINT THE HORN, CRUISE CONTROL, PHONE, AND RADIO FUNCTIONS ALL STOPPED WORKING ON MY STEERING WHEEL. I LOOKED IN MY OWNER MANUAL AND IT SAID TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY…
Engine stall and loss of power while drivingENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12 complaints2018-05 → 2026-02vw-passat-2015-engine-stall-loss-of-power
  • 11320425 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VALLEY AUTO WORLD VOLKSWAGEN (3810 SYCAMORE DAIRY RD…
  • 11255513 CAR LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. ALMOST CAUSED CRASH, AS I WAS ACCELERATING AND SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WITH CARS COMING. CAR WOULD NOT REV OVER 2K RPM, AND TOOK ABOUT 2 MINUTES TO GET TO 45MPH. DEALER DIAGNOSED CAR AND SAID HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WAS BAD. THEY CHANGED THAT, FUEL…
Takata air bag recall parts unavailabilityAIR BAGS6 complaints2017-07 → 2019-09vw-passat-2015-takata-recall-parts-delay
  • 11245508 TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A TAKATA RECALL NOTICE RECENTLY FOR MY 2015 VW PASSAT. I AM CURRENTLY A DOD CIVILIAN WORKING AND LIVING IN GERMANY. WHEN I MOVED HERE 2 YEARS AGO FOR MY JOB I SHIPPED MY CAR WHICH DID NOT HAVE A RECALL PLACED ON IT AT THE TIME. WHEN I RECEIVED THE NOTICE…
  • 11005408 TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
2432014-12-112026-07-24112AIR BAGS:88; ENGINE:53; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:48; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:40; SERVICE BRAKES:29

Recalls all years →

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19V01400011/01/2019AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
19V38900022/05/2019EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSVolkswagen 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."Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.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.
15V70500026/10/2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
14V67000024/10/2014SEATSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1.
15V37300015/06/2015SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Passat vehicles manufactured May 18, 2015, to May 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been properly tightened.If the brake line was not properly tightened, it may leak brake fluid, causing a reduction in braking performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of crash.Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the brake line fitting, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47M3.
15V02800023/01/2015FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.
19V86200004/12/2019AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202453legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2015 Volkswagen Passat vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/volkswagen/passat
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2015 Volkswagen Passat},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/volkswagen/passat}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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