2012 Volkswagen Passat

11 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Official recalls have been issued for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Volkswagen service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Volkswagen customer service.

  1. RECALL:

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 30, 2024
    Vehicles Affected
    248,330

  2. RECALL: Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 04, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    226

  4. RECALL: Headlights Can Be Adjusted/FMVSS 108

    Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 22, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    662,185

  5. RECALL: Modifications To Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant

    If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 16, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    252

  6. RECALL: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 06, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    363,713

  7. RECALL: Heat Shield Not Long Enough To Prevent Damage

    If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF), it could increase the risk of fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 11, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    84,262

  8. RECALL: Water Corrosion On Electrical Terminals

    An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 24, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    91,442

  9. RECALL: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 10, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    659,493

  10. RECALL: Air Bag Clock Spring May Fail

    A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 04, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    415,825

  11. RECALL: Loss Of Low Beam Headlight

    A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 17, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    150,201

  12. RECALL: Diesel Fuel Filter Element

    Over time, or after certain driving distances, these vehicles are susceptible to fuel leakage. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 05, 2012
    Vehicles Affected
    153

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