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Buying a used 2020 Volkswagen Passat? Check these 3 recalls first
A short list, and airbag-focused. Two recalls involve airbags: possibly wrong side airbags shared with the Atlas, and a passenger airbag that may have been folded incorrectly. The third is minor, headlight aim that isn't locked. The complaint record is very thin, with 18 unverified owner reports spread across engine, air bags and electrical, and one crash and one injury reported. Low complaint volume here reflects small numbers as much as anything.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get VIN recall status for both airbag recalls before buying.
- Ask whether any airbag was replaced after a repair or insurance claim.
- Check headlight aim on a night test drive.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Volkswagen Passat
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas, Passat may have wrong side airbags | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen Passat passenger airbag may have been folded incorrectly | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen Passat and Atlas headlight aim not locked | Exterior Lighting | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
18 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 4 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 3 | None found |
| Wheels | 2 | None found |
| Brakes | 2 | None found |