Vehicle Safety Hub
RecallsVIN LookupZero Recalls

Vehicle Safety Hub

Free vehicle safety data powered by NHTSA government records. Recalls, complaints, and reliability information for every car, truck, and SUV.

Browse by Make

  • Toyota
  • Honda
  • Ford
  • Chevrolet
  • Nissan
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Subaru

Tools

  • VIN Lookup
  • Recent Recalls
  • Compare Vehicles
  • Zero-Recall Vehicles

About

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Data Sources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2026 Vehicle Safety Hub. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any government agency.

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1. Home
  2. >Volkswagen
  3. >passat
  4. >2018
  5. >Powertrain

2018 Volkswagen passat Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Volkswagen passat has 3 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Volkswagen passat

Brakes
9
Electrical
8
Other
6
Engine
6
Powertrain
3
Airbags
3
Steering
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 16, 2025POWER TRAINThe catalytic converter on my 2018 Volkswagen Passat failed and the vehicle has been at an authorize...
Jul 20, 2021POWER TRAINThe 2018 vw Passat se is only 3 years old and the transmission went out. The mileage was just a litt...
Mar 30, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 8 MPH, THERE WAS AN ...

Explore More

2018 Volkswagen passat Full Report→All Volkswagen Models→