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2005 Volkswagen Passat Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Volkswagen Passat has 4 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat

Engine
56
Other
14
Fuel System
14
Seats
13
Powertrain
10
Electrical
8
Structure
5
Airbags
4
Visibility
4
Tires
3
Brakes
3
Speed Control
3
Lights
3
Latches & Locks
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 25, 2010AIR BAGSVW PASSAT WAS INVOLVED ON HEAD-ON COLLISION (35MPH), WITH MOST OF THE DAMAGE OBSERVED ON DRIVER'S SI...
Apr 30, 2010AIR BAGSDASHBOARD SHOWS AIRBAG FAULT. GOOGLE SEARCH INDICATE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR VW PASSAT. YET, VW...
Aug 4, 2006AIR BAGSSIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, DESPITE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AND REAR DO...
Sep 19, 2005AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL ...

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