Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat has 4 recalls, 446 complaints.
4
Recalls
446
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
14E007000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or ins...
08V156000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 412,000 MY 1999-2005 PASSAT (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND PRODUCED AFTER JUNE 14, 1999. ...
01V157000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO BECOME...
02V026000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE D...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2001 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2021 | AIR BAGS | The driver's side airbag of my 2001 VW Passat spontaneously deployed while I drove on Hwy 494 in Woo... |
| Dec 28, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TOOK CAR TO VW DEALER TO HAVE TIMING BELT REPLACED AND WAS NOTIFIED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL OPEN REC... |
| Jul 18, 2018 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS LIGHT ON AND BREAK LIGHT FLASHING |
| Nov 27, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | STARTED SMELLING GAS AND MILEAGE STARTED DROPPI G BAD AROUND THE END OF NOVEMBER. WE SEE THAT THERE ... |
| Nov 10, 2017 | ENGINE | FAULTY CAM CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED AND CAUSED SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE TO VALVES, PISTONS, CAMSHAFT, CAM ... |
| Aug 1, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT HAS HAD AN R5 RECALL FOR FUEL LINES, FUEL TANK, AND A HEAT SHIELD. THE HAR... |
| Feb 20, 2017 | AIR BAGS | MY CAR IS A 2001 MODEL, AND I'D LIKE TO KNOW IF IT HAS TAKATA AIRBAGS IN IT, EVEN IF IT ISN'T COVERE... |
| Sep 22, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS CONTROL MODULE FAULT |
| May 19, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | AS MY SON GOT ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRANSMISSION FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING AND JERKING TO THEN CATCH B... |
| May 15, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEE... |
| Feb 16, 2015 | STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VWOFA HAVE NOT TAKEN STEPS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THIS FIRE HAZARD RECALL! |
| Nov 10, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | SO I GOT REAR ENDED AT THE OTHER PARTY'S FAULT AT HIGH SPEED WHILE I WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND THEY NEG... |
| Jun 20, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING ON I-95 AT APPROX. 78 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SAYS STOP! BRAKE FAILURE! SEE VOLKSWAG... |
| May 20, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | ROLLED INTO VEHICLE IN FRONT. NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE. CAR BURST IN TO FLAMES. TOTAL LOSS. *TR |
| Feb 18, 2014 | ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING AND I PULLED INTO MY PARKING LOT AND MY ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. I PUT IT OUT WITH SNOW ... |
| Jan 21, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I NOTICE THAT FUEL IS LEAKING FROM MY VW PASSAT 2001'S FUEL TANK. I FILL OUT THIS COMPLAINT IN ORDER... |
| Oct 11, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS MODULE IS OUT, CAN'T GET EMISSIONS PASSED UNLESS I PAY OVER 600 DOLLARS. ALSO I DON'T HAVE ABS, ... |
| May 18, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2001 PASSAT 1.8T MANUAL TRANSMISSION DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK ON THE FIREWALL ATTACHMENT AREA, ON THE MID... |
| Apr 19, 2013 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT THAT WAS OUT OF ORDER. THE DRIVER OF THE SUV IN FRONT OF ME TOOK HER ... |
| Apr 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | 2001 VW PASSAT STICKING GAS PEDAL COMMENTS: THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME RECENTLY 2 TIMES....GAS PEDAL ... |