Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat has 4 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 0 latches & locks-related recalls.
4
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2005 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TRUNK LID LOCK BROKE ABOUT 5 DAYS BEFORE THE 8TH AND IT SLOWLY DRAINED THE BATTERY. WITHOUT MY KNOWI... |
| Jan 26, 2004 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | THE TRUNK LATCH BROKE WHEN CLOSING THE TRUNK NORMALLY AND WOULD NOT LATCH. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DAM... |
| Oct 9, 2003 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TRUNK DOES NOT LATCH "BOOTLID OPEN." MESSAGE ON DASH AND WARNING BEEP AFTER HITTING BUMPS IN ROAD. ... |
| Mar 17, 2003 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | THE DOOR LOCK IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OPENS UP WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING. ALSO IT POPS UP WHEN YOU ... |