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2020 Volkswagen Passat recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Volkswagen Passat. The most recent was reported on September 2, 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 2020 Volkswagen Passat, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
20V533000September 2, 2020Air Bags › Passenger Side Frontal › Cushion
19V389000May 22, 2019Exterior Lighting › Headlights
19V218000March 20, 2019Air Bags › Side/Window

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Exterior Lighting (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V533000Manufacturer no. 69AY

Air Bags › Passenger Side Frontal › Cushion

Report received by NHTSA
September 2, 2020
Owner notification
October 14, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,829 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
PASSAT

Defect summary

Volkswagen 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."

Safety risk

An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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 20V533000, 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 2020 Volkswagen Passat
October 17, 2018 – December 19, 2018
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 19V218000Manufacturer no. 69Y8

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA
March 20, 2019
Owner notification
April 24, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Volkswagen Passat
October 31, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
PASSAT

Defect summary

Volkswagen 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.

Safety risk

In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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 19V218000, 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 2, 2020.