2020 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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AIR BAGS: PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL: CUSHION
Running Sequence Number: 157330
Campaign Number: 20V533000
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: PASSAT
Year: 2020
MFR Campaingn Number: 69AY
Component Name: AIR BAGS: PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL: CUSHION
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1829
Date Owner Notified: Oct 14, 2020
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Sep 2, 2020
Record Creation Date: Sep 2, 2020
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 208
Summary: 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."
Consequence: An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AY.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000105244004019721000001820
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Passenger Side Front Airbag
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Passenger Side Front Airbag
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 561.880.204.D
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS
Running Sequence Number: 143512
Campaign Number: 19V389000
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: PASSAT
Year: 2020
MFR Campaingn Number: 94L9
Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Oct 17, 2018
End Date of Manufacturing: Dec 19, 2018
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 662185
Date Owner Notified: Jul 16, 2019
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: May 22, 2019
Record Creation Date: May 24, 2019
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 108
Summary: 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."
Consequence: Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000098326004019721000000217
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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AIR BAGS: SIDE/WINDOW
Running Sequence Number: 141705
Campaign Number: 19V218000
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: PASSAT
Year: 2020
MFR Campaingn Number: 69Y8
Component Name: AIR BAGS: SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Oct 31, 2018
End Date of Manufacturing: Oct 31, 2018
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3
Date Owner Notified: Apr 24, 2019
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Mar 20, 2019
Record Creation Date: Mar 22, 2019
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000097486004019721000000260
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No