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2020 Volkswagen Passat Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2020 Volkswagen Passat. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION Critical safety
Summary: 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."
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 20V533000 · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported: 2020-09-02 · Airbag
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Critical safety
Summary: 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."
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V389000 · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported: 2019-05-22
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 19V218000 · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported: 2019-03-20 · Airbag
Recall summary
This 2020 Volkswagen Passat has 3 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION — 1 recall
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS — 1 recall
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 3
Most recent recall reported: 2020-09-02.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Volkswagen Passat have open recalls?
Yes — there are 3 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2020 Volkswagen Passat. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
About this report
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