Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 Volkswagen Passat has 21 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 23, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | faulty timing chain tensioner caused catastrophic engine failure. resulting in ~$4000.00 repair cost... |
| 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... |
| Apr 28, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25-... |
| Sep 2, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE CAR BATTERY IS FINE, THE CAR SHUTS OFF IMMEDIATELY WHEN PUSHING ON BRAKE, LEAKS BRAKE FLUID, CAN... |
| Apr 5, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS HAVE GONE OUT ON MY VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE MAKES A NOISE WHEN ACCELERATIN... |
| Feb 3, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 02/03 CAR STALL DUE TO DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULE 02/04 CAR SENT TO DEALERSHIP TO PERFORM RECALL... |
| Jul 8, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN N... |
| Jun 1, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL PUMP CRACKS AND LEAKS FUEL. FUEL PUMP RESIDES UNDER REAR PASSENGER SEAT. FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODU... |
| Apr 19, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THERE W... |
| Apr 12, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. VOLKSWAGEN HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS SINCE 8.... |
| Apr 5, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS INCLUDING IDLING AT STOP LIGHTS/SIGNS, IT... |
| Mar 29, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3... |
| Oct 17, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509... |
| Sep 1, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THERE IS A RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP FOR VOLKWAGEN PASSAT AUGUST 30, 2017. MY FUEL PUMP IS NOT WORKING... |
| Aug 16, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN N... |
| Jul 23, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UPON ACCELERATION, MY PASSAT SPUTTERED LIKE IT WAS COUGHING, NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS THROUGH THE SYST... |
| Jul 20, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY CAR STALLED AS I WAS STARTING TO ACCELERATE THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION ON THE WAY TO WORK AND CA... |
| Jan 1, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TAKATA RECALL. MY VEHICLE IS COVERED UNDER THE AIRBAG RECALL BUT NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN TO REMEDY ... |