2020 Volkswagen Passat recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2020 Volkswagen Passat. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Sep 2, 2020Crash risk2020 Volkswagen Passat — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
20V533000 · 2K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- May 22, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2012–2020 Volkswagen Passat — Exterior Lighting
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
19V389000 · 662K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 20, 2019Crash risk2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2020 Volkswagen Passat — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
19V218000 · 3 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.