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2011 Volkswagen Passat Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Volkswagen Passat has 4 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Volkswagen Passat

Engine
4
Airbags
3
Electrical
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 10, 2020ENGINEVEHICLE HAS NO COMPRESSION. VILKSWAGOM DEALERSHIP STATED THAT TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED WILL CO...
Feb 11, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START UP, THE VEHICLE S...
Oct 20, 2018ENGINEVOLKSWAGEN TIMING CHAIN HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES BY VOLKSWAGEN EACH TIME THE CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REP...
Nov 22, 2017ENGINEI WAS DRIVING MY VEHILCE IN MOTION AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT TURNED OFF. IT DIDNT WANT TO TURN BACK ON ...

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