CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Volkswagen Passat has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (28 reports).
2017 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.
Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Standards
Volkswagen is recalling certain vehicles that were used internally and sold without confirmation they were built to all applicable federal safety requirements.
Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Standards
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2016-2018 Passat, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf, 2018 Golf R and Atlas vehicles.
Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules
Volkswagen is recalling certain Jetta, Beetle and related models because modifications made while the vehicles were held for internal evaluation may cause them to not fully comply with applicable federal safety requirements.
Headlights May Be Misaimed, Reducing Night Visibility
Some Volkswagen Passat and Atlas vehicles may have been built without the blocking cap that prevents the headlight's horizontal aim from being adjusted.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Some brake caliper bracket mounting bolts may not have been tightened enough.
Brake Fluid Leak Can Lengthen Stopping Distance
Brake fluid may slowly leak from some brake line connections, causing the brake fluid level to drop.
Most common 2017 Volkswagen Passat problems
Problem areas named in the 110 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 28 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Steering | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Lane Departure | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
What owners report
I am reporting a recurring safety-related defect involving the factory-installed infotainment touchscreen in my 2017 Volkswagen Passat SE Technology. The touchscreen intermittently malfunctions in several ways. At times, the entire infotainment system freezes and becomes completely unresponsive, preventing access to any controls. The screen also has developed "dead spots" where touch inputs do not register. Additionally, it sometimes registers "phantom touches," responding to inputs when the screen is not being touched. I believe this presents a safety concern because the infotainment system is an integrated component of the vehicle and is intended to be operated by the driver. When the sy
The contact owns 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, with the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated, the vehicle failed to detect another vehicle and the vehicle was involved in a crash. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injuries sustained. A Police report was filed but the information was not provided. The vehicle was vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
cracks in the fuel pump houisng cauisng vapors and fumes into my car.
ABS sensor has failed. Air bag sensor is faulty due to abs
said vehicle started making a grinding sound and all of a sudden the brake pad or shoe they'll completely off of the vehicle and the caliper for disc brake was the wrong calipers on my front end of my vehicle and now it's upside down and backwards and it's not the right calipers for my vehicle
2017 Volkswagen Passat questions
Does the 2017 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat: Driver Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Spraying Metal Shards; Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Standards; Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Standards; Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules; Headlights May Be Misaimed, Reducing Night Visibility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (28), Unknown Or Other (21), Forward Collision Avoidance (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.