2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon.

Most common 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Structure	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2014-05-21, Structure
ROLLED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT. NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE. CAR BURST IN TO FLAMES. TOTAL LOSS. *TR

2013-03-13, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EMISSIONS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT APPROACHED A TRAFFIC STOP AND A STRONG ODOR OF BURNING OIL EMITTED FROM INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING ONTO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000. UPDATED 04/30/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE EMISSION WORKSHOP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER HAD NO ANSWER, AS TO WHY THE LIGHT WAS ON. THE CONSUMER STATED IN DURING SOME RESEARCH, HE FOUND THE LIGHT WAS ON DUE TO AN OIL

2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon questions

Does the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.