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Volkswagen Passat 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

261Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
13Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags105 complaints

105 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V078000, 18V148000, 18V247000, 24V834000.

Engine60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System43 complaints

43 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V509000.

Electrical System34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V472000.

Steering15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V470000.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

06V470000Reported December 12, 2006 - 57,291 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 57,291 vehicles across all affected models.

06V472000Reported December 12, 2006 - 58,800 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 58,800 vehicles across all affected models.

16V078000Reported February 10, 2016 - 659,493 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 659,493 vehicles across all affected models.

17V509000Reported August 16, 2017 - 280,915 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 16, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 280,915 vehicles across all affected models.

18V148000Reported March 6, 2018 - 363,713 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 363,713 vehicles across all affected models.

18V247000Reported April 18, 2018 - 71,335 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 18, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 71,335 vehicles across all affected models.

24V834000Reported October 30, 2024 - 248,330 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 248,330 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA11002Opened January 26, 2011 - Closed February 17, 2012

Engine Compartment Fire. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA11002Opened January 26, 2011 - Closed February 17, 2012

Engine Compartment Fire. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20062
200717
200812
200910
201018
201111
20126
20138
201420
201514
201643
201745
201836
20196
20205
20211
20225
20231
20251
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.