2020 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 3 2020 Volkswagen Passat recalls, newest first
Sep 2, 2020Air Bags, Passenger Side FrontalVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 888 241 2289. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AY.
NHTSA campaign 20V533000 · 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.
Mar 20, 2019Air Bags, Side/windowVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
Risk: In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.
NHTSA campaign 19V218000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 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 2020 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.