Vehicle report
2021 Volkswagen Passat
Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.
The 2021 Volkswagen Passat has 1 NHTSA recall on record and 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Its overall NHTSA crash-test rating is 4 out of 5. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.
1
Open recalls
0
Complaints
4
Overall safety
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2021 Volkswagen Passat recalls (1)
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.
2021 Volkswagen Passat safety ratings
4
Overall
3
Front
5
Side
4
Rollover
Source: NHTSA NCAP ratings.
2021 Volkswagen Passat owner complaints (0)
No NHTSA complaints were found for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat.
Checking a used Volkswagen Passat before you buy
The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2021 Passat in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular Passat's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.
Before you buy a 2021 Volkswagen Passat in Alberta:
- Run a free VIN check on the exact vehicle for its own recalls and safety data.
- Run an Alberta Personal Property Registry lien search so you don't inherit debt.
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
- If it's a dealer, confirm their AMVIC licence.
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2021 Volkswagen Passat — questions and answers
Does the 2021 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?+
Our check found 1 NHTSA recall associated with the 2021 Volkswagen Passat. Check the specific vehicle by VIN to see which remain outstanding, since some may already have been repaired. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
How many complaints does the 2021 Volkswagen Passat have?+
NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.
Is the 2021 Volkswagen Passat safe?+
The 2021 Volkswagen Passat has an overall NHTSA crash-test rating of 4. Review the front-crash, side-crash, and rollover ratings above, and pair safety ratings with a mechanical inspection of the specific vehicle.
How do I check a 2021 Volkswagen Passat VIN?+
Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.
Are recall repairs on a Volkswagen free?+
Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Volkswagen dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.
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