Recalls: Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat
2015-16 model year Volkswagen B8 Passat: crush hazard from sunroof
In March 2016, a recall was issued for 2015 and 2016 ‘model year’ Volkswagen B8 Passat wagons because the limits of the roll back function for the sunroof may be exceeded when closing using the remote key. As a result, the sunroof posed a potential crush hazard if limbs were in the sunroof area during closing via the remote key (PRA 2016/15284).
2016-17 model year Volkswagen B8 Passat: bulb indicator lights may malfunction
In February 2017, a recall was issued for 2016 and 2017 model year Volkswagen Passat vehicles. In these vehicles, a software error may cause an inoperative dipped beam, main beam, daytime running light, rear fog light or indicator bulb not to be indicated to the driver; operative bulbs may also be shown to be inoperative. This could present a hazard to the occupants of the vehicle or other road users, especially in low light conditions or at night. For the VINs of the recalled Volkswagen Passat vehicles, please see PRA 2017/15890.
2017 model year Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat: airbag and/or belt tensioner may not deploy
In April 2017, a recall was issued for 2017 Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat vehicles. In the event of a collision, variations in the mixture ratio of propellant for the airbag and belt tensioner may prevent them from deploying; failure to deploy would increase the risk of injury to occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/16019.
2017 Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat: rear wheel bearing housing manufactured with insufficient hardening
In November 2017, a recall was issued for sixty-two (62) Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat vehicles because the rear wheel bearing housing may have been manufactured with an insufficient case hardening. If the wheel bearing housing fractured, the road holding of the vehicle could be significantly impaired and this would pose a hazard to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/16441.
2016-18 Volkswagen B8 Passat with repaired sunroof: trim panel could detach
In April 2019, recall campaign 60D6 was issued for Volkswagen B8 Passat vehicles that had been supplied between March 2016 and July 2018, and had a repair/replacement of the sunroof trim panel. For these vehicles, an incorrect primer may have been used as part of the installation/repair process and this could enable the sunroof trim panel to detach from the sunroof frame. If the frame detached while the vehicle was being driven, it could endanger other road users or lead to a collision. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17501.
2021 Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat: brake pedal failure
In September 2021, recall campaign 47R3 was issued for Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat vehicles. The threaded nut connecting the brake servo and brake pedal may not meet manufacturing specifications. If the threaded nut became loose, the brake pedal would no longer function and this would increase the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-004962.
2021-22 Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat: engine cover could touch the turbocharger
In April 2022, recall campaign 10H5 was issued for 2021-22 Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect, the engine compartment cover may become loose. If this occurred, the engine cover may move and touch the turbocharger, resulting in smouldering damage or an engine bay fire. An engine bay fire increased the risk of injury to vehicle occupants, bystanders and/or damage to property. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005418.
2019-23 Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat: heat shield between brake master cylinder and exhaust
In January 2024, recall campaign 47U4 was issued for 2019-23 Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted. As a result, a connection to the brake fluid reservoir could melt. If this occurred, brake fluid could leak and this could reduce braking performance – this increased the risk of a collision. Furthermore, if brake fluid leaked onto a hot exhaust, there was a risk of a vehicle fire. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005873.
Problems and faults: Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat
Overview
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Problems and faults: Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Volkswagen Mk.7 Passat.
