2015 Volkswagen Passat problems by component
243 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 88 | 36% | 53,000 mi |
| Engine → | 53 | 22% | 54,792 mi |
| Electrical System → | 48 | 20% | 53,200 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 26 | 11% | 7,554 mi |
| Steering → | 26 | 11% | 49,300 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 21 | 9% | 45,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 16 | 7% | — |
| Power Train → | 12 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 10 | 4% | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 5 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.