2021 Volkswagen Passat

Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.

Recalls (US model-wide)

We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

What we found

2021-10-15Recall 21V812000: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Details
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.

Inspections in Norway (model-wide)

How cars of this model and year did at Norway's periodic inspection, across a full year of tests.

Source: Statens vegvesen, periodic inspections (EU-kontroll) · CC BY 4.0

Inspections: 341
Passed first time: 76%
All 2021 cars: 79%
Dangerous fault found: 1%
Typical mileage: 50,000–100,000 km
Faults: Brakes: 16% of cars
Faults: Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension: 7% of cars
Faults: Lights and electrical: 3% of cars
Faults: Visibility: 1% of cars

Safety rating (NHTSA NCAP)

Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

2021 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD Later Release: 4 / 5
2021 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD Early Release: 5 / 5

Other years of the Volkswagen Passat

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