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2018 Volkswagen Passat recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on September 16, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: PASSAT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
20V561000September 16, 2020Unknown Or Other
19V389000May 22, 2019Exterior Lighting › Headlights
18V536000August 15, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
18V369000June 1, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › CaliperDo not drive

Systems involved: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Unknown Or Other (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V561000Manufacturer no. 01E9

Unknown Or Other

Report received by NHTSA
September 16, 2020
Owner notification
October 6, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
23 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
PASSAT

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 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.

Safety risk

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V561000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V389000Manufacturer no. 94L9

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
May 22, 2019
Owner notification
July 16, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
662,185 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat
April 20, 2015 – January 14, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
PASSAT

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V389000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V536000Manufacturer no. 46H6

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA
August 15, 2018
Owner notification
September 13, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,416 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat
October 26, 2016 – June 12, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
PASSAT

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.

Safety risk

The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46H6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V536000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V369000Manufacturer no. 47N8, 47N9, 47N6

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA
June 1, 2018
Owner notification
June 29, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
10,225 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat
April 9, 2018 – June 4, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
PASSAT

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.

Safety risk

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V369000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 17, 2020.