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2019 Volkswagen Passat: recalls and problems

1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

1recalls
12complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System4 · 33%
  • Service Brakes3 · 25%
  • Engine2 · 17%
  • Power Train2 · 17%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)1 · 8%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance1 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System1 · 8%
  • Unknown Or Other1 · 8%
  • Seats1 · 8%
  • Steering1 · 8%

What owners report

Service Brakes

Brake issues that consist of brakes not engaging immediately as i press the brake pedal. brake pedal also doesn't return as fast as my foot lets off of it. it could be inspected upon request. if the brakes dont engage immediately then there is a potential for an accident if i need to brake at a moments notice. yes the problem has been confirmed. no it hasn't been inspected. no there isn't a warning.

Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2019 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and then lost motive power. the contact pushed the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel injector needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the fuel injector. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associ

Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the collision avoidance system independently activated causing the vehicle to abruptly stop even though there were no vehicles or objects nearby. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer fairfield vw located at 5071 lycoming mall dr, montoursville, pa 17754 however, the cause of the failure was not determined. add

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 volkswagen passat. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle idled with the epc light and the check engine warning light illuminated. additionally, the vehicle was belabored while shifting gears and at low speeds. there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (heritage volkswagen catonsville 6624 baltimore national pike, balti

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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