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2017 Volkswagen Passat Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat has 3 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat

Other
28
Steering
16
Airbags
13
Brakes
12
Electrical
11
Visibility
6
Powertrain
5
Tires
3
Engine
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 25, 2023ENGINEThe Passat stalls when traveling at low speed and/or from a stop, battery light turns on and loses a...
Oct 3, 2022ENGINERandom cylinder misfires. Bank 1: camshaft A (intake), Retard setpoint not reached (over-advanced)
Jul 7, 2021ENGINEI notice that the “turbo” cuts in and out when it wants to . That’s known as a. Turbo lag. As for my...

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