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2018 Volkswagen Passat Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has 4 recalls, 43 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

4

Recalls

43

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

Recalls

18V536000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper...

18V369000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen a...

19V389000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabl...

20V561000

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Pass...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2018 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD

Top Complaint Categories

SERVICE BRAKES
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
ENGINE
5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
POWER TRAIN
2
AIR BAGS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1

Problems by Component

Brakes9Electrical8Other6Engine6Powertrain3Airbags3Steering3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s...
Jan 3, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI initially brought my vehicle in for service due to a strong gasoline odor and the vehicle failing ...
Dec 17, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MP...
Sep 28, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMBattery drains overnight. Started with a boost all dashboard warning lights on, vehicle runs fine al...
Aug 4, 2025SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEABS sensor warning lights are coming on showing there is an issue.
Jul 17, 2025AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWe have been having numerous sensor issues. Sensors showing air bag malfunction and with passenger s...
May 16, 2025POWER TRAINThe catalytic converter on my 2018 Volkswagen Passat failed and the vehicle has been at an authorize...
Nov 20, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCar Fuel Pump Leaking. Fuel pump Module failure. There was a recall for this issue on other ...
May 23, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFuel pump Leak. Strong order of gasoline has been coming from the car. I had a check and the fuel pu...
Apr 8, 2024ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEPC light came on & check engine light Car shakes
Mar 2, 2024ENGINEMy oil sensor started blinking while I am driving. I stoped and added oil to the car because the lev...
Feb 2, 2024ENGINEI received a check engine light and my mechanic diagnosed the problem and attributed it to an the ai...
Jan 5, 2024AIR BAGSCollision around 45 to 50 mph. Airbags frontal and side airbags didnt deployed Two vehicles invaded ...
Sep 10, 2023VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFirst/only owner of a 2018 VW Passat GP r-line, scheduled maintenance intervals followed religiously...
Jun 30, 2023ENGINEIntake Manifold Runner is failing. This could suddenly put the vehicle in limp mode on the open high...
Aug 14, 2022SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH or ...
Apr 23, 2022AIR BAGSAirbag error notice and cracking sound when turning steering wheel. Error light for cruise control, ...
Apr 4, 2022STEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLClockspring. Failed 1st time under recall and was replaced by dealer. Failed 2nd time and replaced o...
Nov 17, 2021SERVICE BRAKESI was driving down the road and the wheel locked up and I lost control of the car. I thought it was ...
Aug 11, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe vehicle can be turned off while in drive, and gives no extra signals (beeps, flashing lights, et...