2017 Volkswagen Passat forward collision avoidance problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2017 Volkswagen Passat — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, with the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated, the vehicle failed to detect another vehicle and the vehicle was involved in a crash. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injuries…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving across a railroad track, the Forward Collision-Avoidance braking system independently engaged. The contact was able to safely cross the railroad track. The contact stated that the failure had occurred previously while…”
filed Jan 18, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Passat | 7 | 7% |
| 2015 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Passat | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.