Worst 2021 Volkswagen Passat Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SERVICE BRAKES
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 4 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 1 | — | 100 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 37,995 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING | 1 | — | — | 27,232 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Recalls for 2021 Volkswagen Passat
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~60 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Volkswagen Passat Years
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Passat reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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