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2015 Volkswagen Passat: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 244 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

7recalls
244complaints
11crashes reported
2fires reported
14injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine53 · 22%
  • Air Bags53 · 22%
  • Unknown Or Other40 · 16%
  • Service Brakes26 · 11%
  • Electrical System25 · 10%
  • Electrical System (Air) Bags23 · 9%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System21 · 9%
  • Steering18 · 7%
  • Suspension16 · 7%
  • Power Train11 · 5%

What owners report

Fuel/Propulsion System

Vehicle has an excessive gasoline smell coming from the driver front of the vehicle- mechanics have not been able to determine the exact location of the problem.

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Fuel/Propulsion System

While driving on the highway my car suddenly began to stall. it lost power later after that & when i got an oil change then tried to drive it later i was stopped by another driver told something is leaking. while driving to a autozone i noticed the gears jump while shifting from 1 to 2 and i now can’t past 20 mph. i’ve already gotten the camshaft replaced and while researching i learned my cars make and model is bein

Fuel System, Gasoline,Engine

The contact owns a 2015 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle sputtered intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that fuel was leaking into the engine compartment, causing engine failure. the contact stated that the dealer had repaired the vehicle and possibly cleaned the engine. the dealer had informed the contact

Air Bags,Unknown Or OtherCrash

The vehicle was rear-ended, lost control, traveled approximately 500 feet, and rolled multiple times. side and curtain airbags deployed; however, the front airbags did not deploy. the vehicle was declared a total loss. the driver exited the vehicle without assistance. the vehicle is currently preserved at a tow lot.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering PASSAT, PASSAT TDI. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.