2016 Volkswagen Passat recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 5 2016 Volkswagen Passat recalls, newest first
May 5, 2021Unknown Or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E Golf GP, CCF, 2016 to 2017 Passat GP, 2018 to 2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Risk: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
NHTSA campaign 21V321000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Sep 16, 2020Unknown Or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E Golf and 2016 to 2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Risk: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
NHTSA campaign 20V561000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
May 22, 2019Exterior Lighting, HeadlightsVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012 to 2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V389000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Jun 6, 2016Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel Injection SystemVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 822 8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 15F7.
NHTSA campaign 16V403000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Oct 26, 2015Engine And Engine Cooling, EngineVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 to 2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.
Risk: If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 822 8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
NHTSA campaign 15V705000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2016 Volkswagen Passat has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.