Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Volkswagen Passat has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | Electronic control module, electronic body module starts going out, it will not let you open the doo... |
| Apr 22, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | OVER HEATED AND TIMING BELT |
| Jan 1, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I HAVE NOTED WHEN REPLACING FRONT HEADLIGHT BULBS THAT THE PLASTIC COVERING THE HEADLIGHT WIRING WAS... |
| Jan 29, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ON WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE, AND REMAINED ON AFTER TURNING OFF IGNITION. ... |
| Mar 1, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 VW PASSAT STATION WAGON FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED. ... |
| Dec 10, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I PURCHASED A NEW 2005 VW PASSAT AND NEEDED TO HAVE TWO OF THE IGNITION COILS REPLACED. IN BOTH SIT... |
| Dec 20, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I WENT TO START MY 05 PASSAT AND GOT SEVERAL ERROR WARNINGS: AIRBAG FAULT, ESP, CHECK ENGINE, ABSOR... |
| Jun 3, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FAILURE OF CAR TO SHUT ENGINE OFF WHEN KEY SWITCHED TO OFF. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM COU... |