Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Volkswagen Passat has 4 recalls, 163 complaints.
4
Recalls
163
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
18V148000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and...
17V509000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption...
16V078000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sed...
15V483000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2010 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2010 Volkswagen CC became completely inoperable because of the active fuel pump control module re... |
| Oct 13, 2024 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I purchased a used vehicle but have found out the oxygen sensor is feeding false error codes to the ... |
| Feb 25, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an u... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | As the trunk hatch opens and closes, the wiring to the hatch wears down, frays, and then shorts or b... |
| Jan 18, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was in my car driving , as soon as I go for a turn my car stalled on me infront of everyone , almo... |
| Jul 13, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Replaced cracked fuel pump 3 times. Electrical problem to fuel pump ; also all were cracked from pre... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | There is a short in the wiring for the tail lights the short in the wires also effects the trunk wir... |
| Mar 17, 2022 | ENGINE | Drove the car to and from work that day with no problems. Also, went back to work a 2nd side job tha... |
| Nov 15, 2021 | AIR BAGS | The car was hit broadside on the passenger side front door, spun around and hit head in to a power p... |
| Oct 11, 2021 | AIR BAGS | In 2018, my VW clockspring/airbag was replaced under the VW recall. Last week the airbag clocksprin... |
| Jul 23, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | faulty timing chain tensioner caused catastrophic engine failure. resulting in ~$4000.00 repair cost... |
| Feb 3, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | 108K MILES. GOT OFF OF WORK AND I WENT TO START THE VEHICLE. I STARTED THE VEHICLE THE BATTERY LIGHT... |
| Dec 30, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THERE IS A GAS LEAK BY REAR TIRE. THE MECHANICS THAT CHANGED MY TIRES SAID IT WAS WATER. WENT FOR AN... |
| Dec 9, 2020 | ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER, I CAN STOP SHUT IT DOWN AND IT RUNS FINE FOR A PERIOD. THE P... |
| Aug 24, 2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER DAUGHTER HAD H... |
| Jul 29, 2020 | ENGINE | THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND FOUND OUT THE TIMING CHAIN JUMPED |
| Jun 14, 2020 | ENGINE | MY VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT HAS FALLEN TO AN ISSUE MANY OTHERS HAVE FALLEN. IT APPEARS THE TIMING-CHAIN TEN... |
| Jun 9, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | AS I DRIVE THE CAR "HESITATES". ITS ALMOST AS IF IT ACCELERATES AND DECELERATE ON ITS OWN. AS I LOOK... |
| Jun 3, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | PURCHASED THE CAR AT 62K ENGINE TIMING CHAIN WENT OUT AT 72K I'M VERY FRUSTRATED THEY ARE NOT COMMUN... |