Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has 7 recalls, 242 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
242
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V014000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Au...
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...
15V705000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf Spor...
14V670000
SEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 20...
15V373000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Passat vehicles manufactured May 18, 2015, to May 21, 2015. The a...
15V028000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2...
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2015 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving on the highway my car suddenly began to stall. It lost power later after that & when I... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle was rear-ended, lost control, traveled approximately 500 feet, and rolled multiple times... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The heater core becomes clogged and limits heat available for windshield defogging and defrosting. T... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that cool air was being blown inside t... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | ENGINE | My vehicle is a MY2015 Passat TDI SEL with the EA288 (CVCA) diesel engine. Water Pump Failure Occur... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Gas smell inside vehicle Plastic canister under back seat leaking gas smell /has cracked |
| Aug 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The airbag system/clockspring assembly in the steering column appears to have failed. The airbag war... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I bought a 2015 Volkswagen v6 SEL PREMIUM 15 days ago with only 37000 miles on it from car max and I... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2015 Passat TDI sudden complete power loss while driving, including highway incidents. Vehicle stall... |
| Jun 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle in question has a dual-clutch automatic transmission with 103,000 miles on the odometer. Tr... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The heater core becomes clogged and limits heat available for defrosting the windshield. The heat av... |
| Nov 22, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | I have a 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI that I purchased in 2018. The car has no heat and needs a secon... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | STEERING | This is the second car like this that I have had. Both had the same issues. when at highway speeds... |
| Sep 8, 2024 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | I was driving the car as usual. I needed to make a u turn at a light where it was safe and legal to ... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle... |
| Aug 25, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas and Oil comsumption is way too high … Almost every 600-1000 the low oil lights turns on! Check e... |
| Aug 6, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Looks like the plastic the fuel pump housing is made out of is low quality or prone to degradation b... |
| Jul 5, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, ... |
| May 27, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, the... |
| May 17, 2024 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle was totaled but I continue to receive recall notices to the point of harassment. I have ... |