2020 Volkswagen Passat: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.
Most common problems
What owners report
my 2020 vw passat has less than 60k mikes and i am replacing my 3rd wheel sensor. they fail without warning disabling my antilock brakes. and other safety features
The front information center which is responsible for the rear camera system is shutdown due to the radio / entire screen being dead without reason
While driving and after, we noticed gas fumes both inside and outside of vehicle. the gas tank was approximately half full. became very concerned over the the possibility of a fire. did research online and realized that this was and is a common problem with older models of the passad (ours is a 2020 model that we bought new and had zero accidents) plus jetta and golf models. we took it to a vw dealer (ken graff vw gi
2020 volkswagen passat se 2.0l vin: [xxx] complaint summary: i am reporting a persistent and unresolved fault involving the secondary air injection system (dtc p0491 – insufficient airflow) that has resulted in repeated, conflicting diagnoses across multiple repair facilities. this raises concerns about a potential systemic defect affecting this vehicle model. detailed description: the issue began prior to march
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Passat. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.