Worst 2021 Volkswagen Passat Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Lane Departure: Assist
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Automatic Steering | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2021 Volkswagen Passat
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~30 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.
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2021 Volkswagen Passat — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Passat reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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