Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 Volkswagen Passat has 12 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Jan 4, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I got all types of misfires and fuel pump and electrical problems the car almost has me in car wreck... |
| Jul 3, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | BROUGHT THE CAR FOR AIRBAG SIGN-ON ON 07-14-2018. PEABODY MA VW DEALER SAID THAT CLOCK SPRING NEED T... |
| Oct 26, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THIS CAR AFTER OWNING IT FOR 4 YEARS. IT STARTED WITH THE... |
| Aug 31, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL MANIFOLD UNDER THE BACK SEAT OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRACKED DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS PLACEMENT AND... |
| Apr 9, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | IGNITION COIL GOING BAD. DEALER TOLD ME VW WAS ON ITS 4TH REVISION OF THESE. *TR |
| May 1, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CENTER CONSOLE RADIO HEAD-UNIT STOPPED WORKING. THE SPEAKE... |
| Nov 30, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DRIVING ON 267 EAST VIRGINIA IN MORNING PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT CAME THEN CAR IMMEDIATELY WAS ... |