{"vehicle":{"id":"2007_volkswagen_passat","year":2007,"make":"Volkswagen","model":"Passat"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024649","date":"2024-10-30","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIf the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Action:\nVolkswagen will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag.\nNote: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.","mfr_campaign":"69GQ/69EG/69E6","units":18995,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024649"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"24V834000","date":"2024-10-30","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles.  The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.","mfr_campaign":"69EG,69GQ,69E6","units":248330,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/24V834000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2018192","date":"2018-04-18","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This recall replaces Volkswagen recall 69M8 (TC 2016-065). Volkswagen vehicles that were not repaired under recall 69M8 (TC 2016-065) require repair under this recall.","mfr_campaign":"69Q8","units":3339,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2018192"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V247000","date":"2018-04-18","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles.  Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.","mfr_campaign":"69Q8","units":71335,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["PASSAT","PASSAT WAGON"],"built_from":"2005-02-15","built_to":"2006-11-17","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V247000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2018111","date":"2018-03-06","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This recall supersedes the Volkswagen brand vehicles subject to recall 2016-064 (Volkswagen Recall 69M9). Volkswagen vehicles completed under the previous 2016-064 recall require repair under this recall, as the previous recall remedy was an interim repair. Interim repair parts must be replaced with final repair parts.","mfr_campaign":"69Q9","units":37197,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2018111"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"18V148000","date":"2018-03-06","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles.  Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.","mfr_campaign":"69Q9","units":363713,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["PASSAT","PASSAT WAGON"],"built_from":"2006-11-02","built_to":"2009-05-27","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/18V148000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2017398","date":"2017-08-16","manufacturer":null,"component":"Fuel System","summary":"On certain vehicles, there could be an interruption in electrical power to the fuel pump control module. This could result in the fuel pump running continuously, resulting in a drained battery and/or a no start condition, or cause a loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel pump control module and relocate it within the vehicle.","mfr_campaign":"20AE","units":19508,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2017398"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"17V509000","date":"2017-08-16","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles.  Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.","mfr_campaign":"20AE","units":280915,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["PASSAT","PASSAT WAGON"],"built_from":"2005-02-15","built_to":"2010-06-01","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/17V509000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"16V078000","date":"2016-02-10","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles.  Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.","mfr_campaign":null,"units":659493,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/16V078000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2016065","date":"2016-02-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the front driver airbag inflator. Note: This only affects the Cabriolet versions of the Audi A4 and S4 models.","mfr_campaign":"69M8 / 69N2","units":15039,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2016065"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2016064","date":"2016-02-09","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the front driver airbag inflator. Note: This campaign only affects the Audi A5 and Audi S5 Cabriolet models.","mfr_campaign":"69M9 / 69N1","units":64660,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2016064"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"06V472000","date":"2006-12-12","manufacturer":"VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM","summary":"CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE WITH 147 KW MAY HAVE A VACUUM LINE THAT MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME DISCONNECTED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.","mfr_campaign":"P7","units":58800,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":"2005-05-01","built_to":"2006-04-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/06V472000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"06V470000","date":"2006-12-12","manufacturer":"VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC","component":"VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR","summary":"ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR.  IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WIPERS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE.","mfr_campaign":"P6","units":57291,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":"2005-03-01","built_to":"2006-04-30","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/06V470000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2006340","date":"2006-12-06","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"On certain Passat and Passat wagon, a vacuum line may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures.  If this happens,  brake power assist could become inoperative.  As a result, the driver would experience increased effort to apply the brakes and therefore possible increased vehicle stopping distance.  This could lead to a crash without warning.  Correction: Dealers will install a re-designed vacuum line.","mfr_campaign":"P7","units":3381,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2006340"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2006339","date":"2006-12-06","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain Passat and Passat wagon, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to moisture intrusion.  This could lead to reduced visibility and a crash without warning.  Correction: Dealers will install a special cover and sealing kit.","mfr_campaign":"P6","units":2896,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["PASSAT"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2006339"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}