CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Volkswagen Passat has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 262 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 6 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (106 reports).
2007 Volkswagen Passat recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Spraying Metal Shards
The driver's side frontal airbag inflator can rupture, or explode, because its propellant degrades over time.
Driver air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The driver's frontal air bag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the air bag deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture.
Driver airbag inflator may explode and spray metal fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture.
Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine, raising crash risk
Electrical power to the fuel pump control module can be interrupted, which may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator may be subject to excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2007 Volkswagen Passat problems
Problem areas named in the 262 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 106 |
| Electrical System | 34 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 32 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 31 |
| Engine | 28 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
What owners report
The contact owned a 2007 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 18V148000(Air Bags) and 17V509000 ( Fuel System, Gasoline), and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted.
I am filing a complaint in regards to Volkswagen failing to offer a solution to repair the Takata airbag which was recalled. I have tried contacting VW numerous times over the past two years as I live in Juneau, Alaska, which is landlocked and the only option is to send the vehicle on a ferry to either Anchorage or Seattle, WA to have this repair completed. The vehicle has not been driven in years due to the fear of what could happen if there were an accident and the airbag deployed. Please help me resolve this issue as Volkswagen is not taking action on this.
The timing belt is terrible on this vehicle. This is the same model and engine as the last recall but mine didnât qualify because it is a 2007 not a 2008. The belt is and chain are completely unstable and prone to catastrophic failure that can happen anytime while driving especially on the highway. This could cause a huge accident. There is also a major issue with the fuel pumps and the hoses. My fuel tank is leaking gas above 3/4 of a tank and can cause a severe fire even if someone dropped a lit cigarette under the car while I am driving.
To start off, this car has common failures of the High Pressure Fuel Pump Cam Follower. This poses serious risk of damage to the engine when the follower is blown throw and the car goes into limp mode and if this happens on road it could be catastrophic. There were no warnings that this was the issue besides researching videos on YouTube while getting a fuel pressure code to find out the cam follower was completely blown throw which means my engine has MANY METAL pieces inside of my engine. If I did not catch this soon the next failure wouldâve been the CAMSHAFT. The camshaft going bad at and given moment could also be catastrophic on the road and possibly even spark a fire. Another issue
The brakes totally went out on my vehicle with no warning. It first started when I bought the car, the brake pad (almost brand new) almost set my left front rotor on fire within 10 minutes of driving. If I didnât pull over thereâs no question that my car wouldâve set on fire. My fuel like was leaking heavily, and the emergency brake which is hydraulic wouldnât even deploy. I couldâve gotten killed. There is also an extreme issue with the power train system. Completely unsafe.
2007 Volkswagen Passat questions
Does the 2007 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat: Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Spraying Metal Shards; Driver air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Driver airbag inflator may explode and spray metal fragments; Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine, raising crash risk; Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 262 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (106), Electrical System (34), Engine And Engine Cooling (32).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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.