1998 Volkswagen Passat recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Recall campaigns
1
Total campaign units reported
487K
Fire / crash risk
1 / 0
Most recent filing
Jan 25, 2002
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
Affected components
Fuel System, Gasoline 1
Nearby model years
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Jan 25, 2002Fire risk1998 Volkswagen Cabrio, 1997–1999 Volkswagen Jetta, 1998–2003 Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.
02V026000 · 487K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC