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