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2002 Volkswagen Passat Seat Belts Problems

Seat Belts complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Volkswagen Passat has 5 NHTSA seat belts complaints and 0 seat belts-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat

Electrical
198
Engine
144
Brakes
71
Fuel System
54
Other
33
Powertrain
23
Structure
21
Visibility
20
Lights
19
Suspension
16
Seats
13
Airbags
12
Tires
11
Speed Control
10
Seat Belts
5

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Seat Belts Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 23, 2011SEAT BELTSDRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT FAILED TO LOCK INTO PLACE. HAD TO BUY A NEW SEATBELT FOR SAFETY REASONS. *T...
Oct 1, 2008SEAT BELTSSHOULDER BELT IN CENTER REAR POSITION IS FULLY RETRACTED AND LOCKED, MAKING IT UNUSABLE. UNKNOWN CA...
May 10, 2006SEAT BELTSFAILURE OF AIR BAG SYSTEM CAUSED BY FAILURE OF THE MICRO SWITCH IN DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE. FAULT...
Apr 28, 2006SEAT BELTSBOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED WITHIN 1 WEEK OF EACH OTHER. THE BUCKLES NO LONGER HOLD THE BELT. *NM
Jan 1, 1970SEAT BELTSVOLKSWAGEN WEEKENDER VAN 2002. THE REAR LAP BELTS FAILED TO LATCH.*JB

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