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Volkswagen Passat problems by year

  • 1,023complaints
  • 29recalls
  • 4model years

Newest report Aug 28, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

Volkswagen Passat NMS, first generation (A32/A33)

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NMS, first generation (A32/A33)

YearComplaintsRecallsMost reportedMedian miles
201456510Airbag warning light or recall (354)56,000
20152427Airbag warning light or recall (88)50,000
20161065Airbag warning light or recall (25)39,000
20171107Airbag warning light or recall (28)39,090