Model year record
2011 Volkswagen Passat
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 30 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 110,000 mi |
| Air bags | 5 | 93,000 mi |
| Electrical system | 4 | 77,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 75,000 mi |
| Power train | 2 | — |
| Steering | 2 | 37,770 mi |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 11 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 116,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 75,000 mi |
| Suspension | 1 | 11 mi |
| Wheels | 1 | 75,000 mi |
The 2010 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. The 2012 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.