Model year record

2021 Volkswagen Passat

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 39 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V812000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component: Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 30
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-10-15
Owners notified: 2021-11-02

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

Safety risk

The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Service brakes	6	5,000 mi
Air bags	5	—
Electrical system	5	—
Lane departure: assist	4	100 mi
Steering	3	—
Engine	2	—
Engine and engine cooling	2	37,995 mi
Equipment	2	—
Equipment: electrical: infotainment	2	—
Exterior lighting	2	100 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	2	—
Lane departure: lane keep: automatic steering	1	27,232 mi
Structure: body	1	—
Tires: sidewall	1	—
Unknown or other	1	—

The 2020 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.