VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2016

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168 Complaints 6 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

6 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V321000 SAFETY RECALL
46 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 5, 2021
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Potential Risk:
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 01F1
Notice Date: May 20, 2021
Recall Date: May 5, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V561000 SAFETY RECALL
23 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 16, 2020
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Potential Risk:
Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 01E9
Notice Date: Oct 6, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 16, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V389000 SAFETY RECALL
662.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 22, 2019
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Potential Risk:
Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 94L9
Notice Date: Jul 16, 2019
Recall Date: May 22, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V403000 SAFETY RECALL
55 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 6, 2016
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.

Potential Risk:
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 15F7.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 15F7
Notice Date: Sep 16, 2016
Recall Date: Jun 6, 2016
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 15V705000 SAFETY RECALL
91.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2015
Safety Issue:

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Potential Risk:
If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 23R1
Notice Date: Mar 9, 2016
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2015

Consumer Complaints

168 Complaints
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 10869926 Other
May 19, 2016
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE IN TRAFFIC CAUSES VEHICLE TO PAUSE, FOLLOWED BY EXTREME SURGE OF POWER (THE TURBO PAUSE). *SMD

Corrective Action:

2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE IN TRAFFIC CAUSES VEHICLE TO PAUSE, FOLLOWED BY EXTREME SURGE OF POWER (THE TURBO PAUSE). *SMD

Additional Notes:

2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE IN TRAFFIC CAUSES VEHICLE TO PAUSE, FOLLOWED BY EXTREME SURGE OF POWER (THE TURBO PAUSE). *SMD

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 10869926
Notice Date: May 19, 2016
Recall Date: May 19, 2016
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 10864774 Other
May 13, 2016
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A RESTAURANT FOR LUNCH. MY 2016 VW PASST V6 SUDDENLY SWIRLED TO THE LEFT, JUMPED OVER CURBS, AND BUSTED ALL FOUR TIRES BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT. TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I COULD STEPPED ON GAS INSTEAD OF BREAK OT IT COULD BE THE PARKING ASSISTANCE TOOK OVER THE CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN THEY REPLACED MY TIRES,, THEY FOUND AN OPEN RECORD/CAMPAIGN AS DESCRIBED "96D6 2016-05-04 W-UPDATE - PARK ASSIST AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION (NVLW)." I AM NOT SURE WHAT THIS RECORD MEANS. IS IT RELATED TO MY INCIDENT? I WONDER IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS?

Corrective Action:

I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A RESTAURANT FOR LUNCH. MY 2016 VW PASST V6 SUDDENLY SWIRLED TO THE LEFT, JUMPED OVER CURBS, AND BUSTED ALL FOUR TIRES BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT. TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I COULD STEPPED ON GAS INSTEAD OF BREAK OT IT COULD BE THE PARKING ASSISTANCE TOOK OVER THE CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN THEY REPLACED MY TIRES,, THEY FOUND AN OPEN RECORD/CAMPAIGN AS DESCRIBED "96D6 2016-05-04 W-UPDATE - PARK ASSIST AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION (NVLW)." I AM NOT SURE WHAT THIS RECORD MEANS. IS IT RELATED TO MY INCIDENT? I WONDER IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS?

Additional Notes:

I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A RESTAURANT FOR LUNCH. MY 2016 VW PASST V6 SUDDENLY SWIRLED TO THE LEFT, JUMPED OVER CURBS, AND BUSTED ALL FOUR TIRES BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT. TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I COULD STEPPED ON GAS INSTEAD OF BREAK OT IT COULD BE THE PARKING ASSISTANCE TOOK OVER THE CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN THEY REPLACED MY TIRES,, THEY FOUND AN OPEN RECORD/CAMPAIGN AS DESCRIBED "96D6 2016-05-04 W-UPDATE - PARK ASSIST AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION (NVLW)." I AM NOT SURE WHAT THIS RECORD MEANS. IS IT RELATED TO MY INCIDENT? I WONDER IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS?

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 10864774
Notice Date: May 13, 2016
Recall Date: May 13, 2016
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 10864774 Other
May 13, 2016
Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A RESTAURANT FOR LUNCH. MY 2016 VW PASST V6 SUDDENLY SWIRLED TO THE LEFT, JUMPED OVER CURBS, AND BUSTED ALL FOUR TIRES BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT. TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I COULD STEPPED ON GAS INSTEAD OF BREAK OT IT COULD BE THE PARKING ASSISTANCE TOOK OVER THE CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN THEY REPLACED MY TIRES,, THEY FOUND AN OPEN RECORD/CAMPAIGN AS DESCRIBED "96D6 2016-05-04 W-UPDATE - PARK ASSIST AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION (NVLW)." I AM NOT SURE WHAT THIS RECORD MEANS. IS IT RELATED TO MY INCIDENT? I WONDER IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS?

Corrective Action:

I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A RESTAURANT FOR LUNCH. MY 2016 VW PASST V6 SUDDENLY SWIRLED TO THE LEFT, JUMPED OVER CURBS, AND BUSTED ALL FOUR TIRES BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT. TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I COULD STEPPED ON GAS INSTEAD OF BREAK OT IT COULD BE THE PARKING ASSISTANCE TOOK OVER THE CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN THEY REPLACED MY TIRES,, THEY FOUND AN OPEN RECORD/CAMPAIGN AS DESCRIBED "96D6 2016-05-04 W-UPDATE - PARK ASSIST AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION (NVLW)." I AM NOT SURE WHAT THIS RECORD MEANS. IS IT RELATED TO MY INCIDENT? I WONDER IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS?

Additional Notes:

I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A RESTAURANT FOR LUNCH. MY 2016 VW PASST V6 SUDDENLY SWIRLED TO THE LEFT, JUMPED OVER CURBS, AND BUSTED ALL FOUR TIRES BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT. TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I COULD STEPPED ON GAS INSTEAD OF BREAK OT IT COULD BE THE PARKING ASSISTANCE TOOK OVER THE CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN THEY REPLACED MY TIRES,, THEY FOUND AN OPEN RECORD/CAMPAIGN AS DESCRIBED "96D6 2016-05-04 W-UPDATE - PARK ASSIST AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION (NVLW)." I AM NOT SURE WHAT THIS RECORD MEANS. IS IT RELATED TO MY INCIDENT? I WONDER IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS?

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 10864774
Notice Date: May 13, 2016
Recall Date: May 13, 2016
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 10864774 Other
May 13, 2016
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A RESTAURANT FOR LUNCH. MY 2016 VW PASST V6 SUDDENLY SWIRLED TO THE LEFT, JUMPED OVER CURBS, AND BUSTED ALL FOUR TIRES BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT. TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I COULD STEPPED ON GAS INSTEAD OF BREAK OT IT COULD BE THE PARKING ASSISTANCE TOOK OVER THE CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN THEY REPLACED MY TIRES,, THEY FOUND AN OPEN RECORD/CAMPAIGN AS DESCRIBED "96D6 2016-05-04 W-UPDATE - PARK ASSIST AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION (NVLW)." I AM NOT SURE WHAT THIS RECORD MEANS. IS IT RELATED TO MY INCIDENT? I WONDER IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS?

Corrective Action:

I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A RESTAURANT FOR LUNCH. MY 2016 VW PASST V6 SUDDENLY SWIRLED TO THE LEFT, JUMPED OVER CURBS, AND BUSTED ALL FOUR TIRES BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT. TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I COULD STEPPED ON GAS INSTEAD OF BREAK OT IT COULD BE THE PARKING ASSISTANCE TOOK OVER THE CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN THEY REPLACED MY TIRES,, THEY FOUND AN OPEN RECORD/CAMPAIGN AS DESCRIBED "96D6 2016-05-04 W-UPDATE - PARK ASSIST AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION (NVLW)." I AM NOT SURE WHAT THIS RECORD MEANS. IS IT RELATED TO MY INCIDENT? I WONDER IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS?

Additional Notes:

I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A RESTAURANT FOR LUNCH. MY 2016 VW PASST V6 SUDDENLY SWIRLED TO THE LEFT, JUMPED OVER CURBS, AND BUSTED ALL FOUR TIRES BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT. TOWED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I COULD STEPPED ON GAS INSTEAD OF BREAK OT IT COULD BE THE PARKING ASSISTANCE TOOK OVER THE CONTROL OF THE CAR. WHEN THEY REPLACED MY TIRES,, THEY FOUND AN OPEN RECORD/CAMPAIGN AS DESCRIBED "96D6 2016-05-04 W-UPDATE - PARK ASSIST AND BLIND SPOT DETECTION (NVLW)." I AM NOT SURE WHAT THIS RECORD MEANS. IS IT RELATED TO MY INCIDENT? I WONDER IF ANYONE COULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS?

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 10864774
Notice Date: May 13, 2016
Recall Date: May 13, 2016
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 10863855 Other
May 9, 2016
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

HARSH DOWNSHIFT ASSOCIATED WITH A VERY AUDIBLE CLUNK OR BANG IN THE DRIVE TRAIN OR TRANSMISSION SINCE NEW. OCCURS WHEN UTILIZING THE AUTO-SHIFT (AKA TIPTRONIC(TM)) SHIFT TO DOWNSHIFT WHEN DE-CCELERATING TO A STOP. BANG OCCURS AT LOW RPM (<700) AND LOW SPEED (<10MPH) AND ONLY WHEN SHIFTING 2ND GEAR TO 1ST GEAR. PROBLEM CAN BE REPRODUCED AND IS ASSOCIATED WITH CITY STREET DRIVING WHEN USING THE TIPTRONIC TO CASCADE DOWN THROUGH THE GEARS WHEN APPROACHING A STOP. I HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE DEFECT/CONDITION TO VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICAL. IT REMAINS UNRESOLVED AND WAS RELEGATED TO BEING A "NORMAL" OCCURRENCE.

Corrective Action:

HARSH DOWNSHIFT ASSOCIATED WITH A VERY AUDIBLE CLUNK OR BANG IN THE DRIVE TRAIN OR TRANSMISSION SINCE NEW. OCCURS WHEN UTILIZING THE AUTO-SHIFT (AKA TIPTRONIC(TM)) SHIFT TO DOWNSHIFT WHEN DE-CCELERATING TO A STOP. BANG OCCURS AT LOW RPM (<700) AND LOW SPEED (<10MPH) AND ONLY WHEN SHIFTING 2ND GEAR TO 1ST GEAR. PROBLEM CAN BE REPRODUCED AND IS ASSOCIATED WITH CITY STREET DRIVING WHEN USING THE TIPTRONIC TO CASCADE DOWN THROUGH THE GEARS WHEN APPROACHING A STOP. I HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE DEFECT/CONDITION TO VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICAL. IT REMAINS UNRESOLVED AND WAS RELEGATED TO BEING A "NORMAL" OCCURRENCE.

Additional Notes:

HARSH DOWNSHIFT ASSOCIATED WITH A VERY AUDIBLE CLUNK OR BANG IN THE DRIVE TRAIN OR TRANSMISSION SINCE NEW. OCCURS WHEN UTILIZING THE AUTO-SHIFT (AKA TIPTRONIC(TM)) SHIFT TO DOWNSHIFT WHEN DE-CCELERATING TO A STOP. BANG OCCURS AT LOW RPM (<700) AND LOW SPEED (<10MPH) AND ONLY WHEN SHIFTING 2ND GEAR TO 1ST GEAR. PROBLEM CAN BE REPRODUCED AND IS ASSOCIATED WITH CITY STREET DRIVING WHEN USING THE TIPTRONIC TO CASCADE DOWN THROUGH THE GEARS WHEN APPROACHING A STOP. I HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE DEFECT/CONDITION TO VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICAL. IT REMAINS UNRESOLVED AND WAS RELEGATED TO BEING A "NORMAL" OCCURRENCE.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 10863855
Notice Date: May 9, 2016
Recall Date: May 9, 2016
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 10861638 Other
Apr 27, 2016
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING AND THE POWER BRAKES SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO IMMEDIATELY STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT. THE VEHICLE LATER EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE VACUUM PUMP. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,300.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING AND THE POWER BRAKES SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO IMMEDIATELY STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT. THE VEHICLE LATER EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE VACUUM PUMP. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,300.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING AND THE POWER BRAKES SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO IMMEDIATELY STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT. THE VEHICLE LATER EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE VACUUM PUMP. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,300.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 10861638
Notice Date: Apr 27, 2016
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2016
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 10861638 Other
Apr 27, 2016
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING AND THE POWER BRAKES SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO IMMEDIATELY STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT. THE VEHICLE LATER EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE VACUUM PUMP. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,300.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING AND THE POWER BRAKES SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO IMMEDIATELY STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT. THE VEHICLE LATER EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE VACUUM PUMP. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,300.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING AND THE POWER BRAKES SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO IMMEDIATELY STEER OR STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT. THE VEHICLE LATER EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE VACUUM PUMP. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,300.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 10861638
Notice Date: Apr 27, 2016
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2016
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 10850473 Other
Mar 18, 2016
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TODAY, I HAVE A BIG PROBLEM WITH MY PASSAT, I ARRIVED TO MY OFFICE THIS MORNING , AND I WAS CALLING BY PHONE WITH OTHER, BEFORE CLOSE THE DOOR OF MY CAR, AND I FORGOT TO PUSH THE BOTTOM TO SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE, ALL DAY I WAS WORKING IN MY OFFICE, AND AFTER I LEFT FROM MY COMPANY, AND BACK AT HOME, THE CAR WAS WITHOUT GAS, BECAUSE ALL THIS TIME WAS ON ALL THIS TIME, I CAN BELIEVE THAT THE CAR ALARM SYSTEM NEVER SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE. I HAVE A BIG COMPLAIN OF THIS ONE, AND I WOULD LIKE TO RETURN MY CAR TO VW, THEY NEVER TOLD ME IN VW DEALER THAT TAKE CARE WITH THIS SITUATION. I LOST MY TIME THIS FRIDAY BECAUSE I HAD TO CALL EMERGENCY HELP TO FILL FUEL AND LOST MY FLIGHT FOR VACATION. I DON'T WANT TO KEEP MY PASSAT AND I PREFER TO CHANGE FOR OTHER BRAND.

Corrective Action:

TODAY, I HAVE A BIG PROBLEM WITH MY PASSAT, I ARRIVED TO MY OFFICE THIS MORNING , AND I WAS CALLING BY PHONE WITH OTHER, BEFORE CLOSE THE DOOR OF MY CAR, AND I FORGOT TO PUSH THE BOTTOM TO SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE, ALL DAY I WAS WORKING IN MY OFFICE, AND AFTER I LEFT FROM MY COMPANY, AND BACK AT HOME, THE CAR WAS WITHOUT GAS, BECAUSE ALL THIS TIME WAS ON ALL THIS TIME, I CAN BELIEVE THAT THE CAR ALARM SYSTEM NEVER SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE. I HAVE A BIG COMPLAIN OF THIS ONE, AND I WOULD LIKE TO RETURN MY CAR TO VW, THEY NEVER TOLD ME IN VW DEALER THAT TAKE CARE WITH THIS SITUATION. I LOST MY TIME THIS FRIDAY BECAUSE I HAD TO CALL EMERGENCY HELP TO FILL FUEL AND LOST MY FLIGHT FOR VACATION. I DON'T WANT TO KEEP MY PASSAT AND I PREFER TO CHANGE FOR OTHER BRAND.

Additional Notes:

TODAY, I HAVE A BIG PROBLEM WITH MY PASSAT, I ARRIVED TO MY OFFICE THIS MORNING , AND I WAS CALLING BY PHONE WITH OTHER, BEFORE CLOSE THE DOOR OF MY CAR, AND I FORGOT TO PUSH THE BOTTOM TO SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE, ALL DAY I WAS WORKING IN MY OFFICE, AND AFTER I LEFT FROM MY COMPANY, AND BACK AT HOME, THE CAR WAS WITHOUT GAS, BECAUSE ALL THIS TIME WAS ON ALL THIS TIME, I CAN BELIEVE THAT THE CAR ALARM SYSTEM NEVER SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE. I HAVE A BIG COMPLAIN OF THIS ONE, AND I WOULD LIKE TO RETURN MY CAR TO VW, THEY NEVER TOLD ME IN VW DEALER THAT TAKE CARE WITH THIS SITUATION. I LOST MY TIME THIS FRIDAY BECAUSE I HAD TO CALL EMERGENCY HELP TO FILL FUEL AND LOST MY FLIGHT FOR VACATION. I DON'T WANT TO KEEP MY PASSAT AND I PREFER TO CHANGE FOR OTHER BRAND.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 10850473
Notice Date: Mar 18, 2016
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2016

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