Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat has 4 recalls, 652 complaints.
4
Recalls
652
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. ...
03V154000
TIRES
CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L W8 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110,...
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: 2002 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this letter as a formal complaint regarding an authorized a... |
| Jul 25, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was letting my car run for a couple of minutes for the AC to cool down the car and I went into my ... |
| Sep 11, 2019 | AIR BAGS | WHILE DRIVING INTO THE MALL PARKING LOT AT SPEED OF 20 MPH ALL AIRBAGS EXPLODED EXCEPT THE STEERING ... |
| Dec 15, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | WHEN IT RAINS THE CAR GETS FLOODED CAUSING THE WHOLE WIRING SYSTEM THROUGH THE CAR TO GET DAMAGE. TH... |
| Mar 1, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND BRAKE LIGHT IS FLASHING RED. THE ABS MODULE SEEMS TO BE BAD. THE VEHICLE H... |
| Feb 16, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LEAKING FROM FITTING ON TOP OF TANK NEAR FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT. |
| Dec 2, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | I GET AN AUDIO AND VISUAL ALERT ON MY DASH STATING TO 'STOP, BRAKE FAILURE' IT HAS OCCURRED MANY TI... |
| Nov 27, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I PURCHASED A 2002 PASSAT W8 4-MOTION, HAVING ONLY 126,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, IN OCTOBER 2017 OF... |
| Aug 26, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | ABS LIGHT IS ON |
| Jun 1, 2017 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG FAULT MESSAGE WHEN STARTING MY CAR EVERYTIME. |
| May 9, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE GAS TANK IS LEAKING ON THE UPPER SIDE BEHIND THE REAR SEATS WHEN IS FULL. I THINK VOLKSWAGEN REC... |
| May 1, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE ABS BRAKES ARE FAULTY....THEY WORK RANDOMLY. FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCH THIS PARTICULAR MODULAR ... |
| Feb 22, 2017 | ENGINE | DIDNT EXPLAIN FULLY THE FIRST TIME, SO HERE GOES. MY VW HAS ENGINE FAILURE, VW HAD A LAWSUIT AGAINST... |
| Feb 22, 2017 | ENGINE | ENGINE FAILURE, CAR WAS DRIVING PERFECT NO PROBLEMS. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTS VIBRATING AND SHAKING... |
| Dec 1, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LEAK AFTER FILLING GAS TANK. LEAK ON DRIVER SIDE UNDER REAR DOOR. STOPS AFTER GAGE IS BELOW 3/... |
| Nov 2, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | PERIODICALLY, WHEN DRIVING, THE "ABS", "BRAKE", AND THE "ANTI SLIP REGULATION" LIGHTS WILL FLASH WIT... |
| Aug 5, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FUE... |
| Aug 3, 2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL WITHOU... |
| Jul 27, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | REPORT RECEIPT DATE: APR 07, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V156000 COMPONENT(S): FUEL SYSTEM, GASO... |
| Jul 19, 2016 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING BRAKES LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF WITH NOISE |