Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Volkswagen Passat has 14 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Approximately back in June 2021, I noticed the smell of diesel fuel coming from the rear of the vehi... |
| Sep 4, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2005 VW PASSAT WAGON, 4 MOTION, 128,000 MILES, W/ INTENSE ODOR OF GAS IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR; AFTER... |
| Jul 1, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY 2005 PASSAT HAS DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE TANK. MY VEHICLE LOOKS LIKE NEW AND ONLY HAS 7200... |
| Apr 22, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I COMPLETELY FILLED THE FUEL TANK OF MY CAR IN THE MORNING ON 4/22/2019. I THEN DROVE HOME AND PARKE... |
| Apr 2, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE OR DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ... |
| Apr 29, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CAR HAD INTERMITTENT STARTING ISSUES FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT TURN OVER. WILL ... |
| Feb 26, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | CAR WAS STARTED AT 9:30AM AT HOME- LAST DRIVEN NIGHT BEFORE LOCALLY. CAR WAS DRIVEN @ 1 MILE, PARKE... |
| Dec 30, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THIS IS THE 4 TH TIME I HAVE HAD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON ALONG WITH MISFIRE ISSUES. EACH TIME... |
| Apr 13, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND SMELL GAS COMEING FROM VENT INSIDE CAB NEXT DAY DROVE IT AGAIN AND STILL ... |
| Oct 15, 2012 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY 2005 PASSAT IS LEAKING GAS, LOCATION IS CLOSE TO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. I CALLED LOCAL VW DEALE... |
| Dec 7, 2007 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT STATION WAGON. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGH... |
| Nov 1, 2007 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WATER LEAKS INSIDE PASSENGER FLOOR |
| Sep 19, 2007 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN MAKING A TURN FROM A STOP POSITION, THE CAR STALLS. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN GOING FORWARD INTO... |
| Jul 20, 2005 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TWICE THE FLOOR BOARD IN THE RIGHT BACK SEAT FLOODED DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED POLLEN FILTER. T... |