Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat has 3 recalls, 15 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
15
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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...
19V218000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger s...
20V533000
AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrec...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Steering wheel controls stopped working, no horn either. Probably no airbag but haven't got into an ... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Error message alerted to maintenance needed and the air bag light has turned on and remained on. Al... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 2020 Volkswagen Passat SE 2.0L VIN: [XXX] Complaint Summary: I am reporting a persistent and unres... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Oil pressure sensor fails. Causing high oil pressure. Causing the valve cover to be destroyed and ... |
| Apr 22, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VIN: [XXX] Dealership: Vanguard Volkswagen 6900 Burnet Rd Austin, TX 78757 I bought 2020 Passa... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | ENGINE | Bought car from dealer. Vw Manhattan. 42000miles. 8 months later at 53000 miles. Engine problems. We... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car wasn’t pulling up the road the epc light came on had to have my vehicle rolled to the next deale... |
| Sep 4, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Our vehicle will not speed up after accelerating but you can hear the engine making noise like it’s ... |
| Jul 31, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | My clock spring isn’t working after having my vehicle for barely a year. My air bag light is current... |
| Feb 20, 2023 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | HELLO MY DOUGHTER HAD A ACCIDENT CAR WAS TOTAL LOSS AND AIR BAGS DID NOT POP UP AND SEAT BELT WAS NO... |
| Apr 15, 2022 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The Volkswagen Front Assist (sometimes referred to as Forward Collision Warning) system employed wit... |
| Apr 15, 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the v... |
| Mar 15, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE BREAKS IS VERY WEAK I WAS GOING TO HIT THE CAR AT THE FRONT OF ME WITH 1 INCH ! IT TOOK THE CAR ... |
| Sep 25, 2020 | WHEELS | I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY SOUTH SHORE IN RANDOLPH MA STOUGHTON EXITS AND I HEARD A POP IN MY DR... |
| Sep 2, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | PARK ASSIST NOT AVAILBLE. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON LEFT OR RIGHT TURN |