Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat has 11 recalls, 480 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
11
Recalls
480
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
19V389000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabl...
18V329000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 201...
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...
17V309000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and Direct-Shift Transmiss...
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...
14V125000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles manufactured January 2011 through November 2012. I...
16V171000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passat vehicles equipped with TDI engines. Due to improperly...
12V146000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PASSAT VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 1, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY, THESE VEH...
19V862000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, though...
24V834000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 200...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | TIRES | The tire size is 235/45r18 and the tread is coming off, we just noticed it and there has not been an... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof shattered without warning |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | We would have been in a life threating situation (very cold) if we would have not walked down highwa... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I received a a notice of recall from Volkswagen for my airbag. In my 2012 Passat. I made an appointm... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I noticed a fuel smell in the cabin area that continued to get worse. After pulling the back seat I ... |
| May 20, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s... |
| May 16, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Received Important Safety Recall letter dated December 2024 from VW. NHTSA: 24V834. Safety Recall ... |
| May 8, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I've repeatedly tried to contact manufacturers about this recall in which they state they will call ... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I have recall on my vehicle for driver frontal airbag. I contactes both my local dealerships and VW ... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The manufacturer and their authorized dealer have been unable to fix this for me. VW Customer Care h... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Jan 14, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Dec 14, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Hello, I received a letter in the mail in December about safety recall 69E6 Driver Frontal Airbag In... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS | I have contacted VW repeatedly to have recall service and I have been advised that no parts, due to ... |
| Oct 30, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Sep 24, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Apr 10, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | The fuel pump design to last the life of the vehicle exploded this is a 10k fix they ( extended the ... |