2019 Volkswagen Passat recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Volkswagen Passat; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 12 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 22 model years of this model in the database, 2019 ranks #20 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints12

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 19V389000 · 22 May 2019

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 12 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system4 · 33%

Service brakes3 · 25%

Engine2 · 17%

Power train2 · 17%

Unknown or other1 · 8%

Seats1 · 8%

Steering1 · 8%

Fuel system1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20198

20202

20221

20251

From owner complaints

Vehicle was sold with remote start feature. Dealer and salesman knew the remote start did not work. This was a selling point on the car. They keep putting off fixing the issue with the car.
Electrical system · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

When the vehicle is at slower speeds, it is constantly shifting to try and save on fuel. This results in the vehicle not providing a consistent ride. The noise when it shifts is very loud and can sometimes be felt through a jerking motion. Bringing the vehicle in to the dealership resulted in them saying they know…
Power train · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

When the vehicle is off, the factory remote start does not function. The car will turn over, but immediately die. Vw has known about this since late 2018, but has not done anything to fix the issue. I purchased my vehicle in june of 2019, and the vehicle was sold to me without the dealership letting me know the remote…
Electrical system · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

On 11/10/2019 while driving i constantly felt burning sensation on my right thigh while on the highway at speeds around 70 miles. The next day on 11/11/2019 with the family and kids my right thigh started feeling like its burning. Subsequently we started smelling something burn and switched off all heat and heated…
Seats · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

201211

201410

Full specifications All model years 2019 Volkswagen lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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