2003 Volkswagen Passat recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 Volkswagen Passat. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jun 13, 2018Crash risk2003 Volkswagen Eurovan, 2003 Volkswagen Golf, 2003 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
18V406000 · 3K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Apr 7, 2008Fire risk1999–2005 Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System, Gasoline
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 412,000 MY 1999-2005 PASSAT (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND PRODUCED AFTER JUNE 14, 1999. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD THAT CAN BECOME DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE A FUEL LINE (1.8T ENGINES ONLY) OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE (4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE ONLY) THAT CAN LEAK DUE TO FRACTURE.
08V156000 · 412K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Aug 28, 2007Crash risk2003 Audi A4, 2003 Audi A6, 2003 Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
07V375000 · 34K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Feb 20, 2007Crash risk2001–2007 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999–2006 Volkswagen Golf, 1999–2006 Volkswagen GTI and 3 other models — Exterior Lighting
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
07V063000 · 1.0M units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Jan 23, 2006Crash risk2003 Audi A4, 2003 Audi A6, 2003 Volkswagen Passat — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 - MARCH 2003, EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L TURBO, 2.8L V6, OR 3.0L ENGINES, A CHANGE IN THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR COMPONENTS IN THE FUEL PUMP CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE CAUSING IT TO STALL.
06V017000 · 74K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- 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