The manufacturer filed it. Here it is, by model.
Early Warning Reporting · Volkswagen
Volkswagen Passat: deaths and injuries the manufacturer reported to NHTSA
Volkswagen reported 248 incidents alleging a death or injury in a Volkswagen Passat, model years 2003–2021, in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21), through 2026 Q1. Each is a claim the manufacturer received, not a finding; NHTSA does not verify them.
248 incidents reported
12 deaths, as claimed
256 injuries, as claimed
2003–2021 model years named
By model year
Source: manufacturer EWR death and injury reports and production reports| Model year | Incidents | Killed | Injured | Built | Per 100,000 built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | — |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | — |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | 1 | 10 | — | — |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | — |
| 2012 | 26 | 1 | 27 | — | — |
| 2013 | 39 | 1 | 41 | — | — |
| 2014 | 44 | 0 | 46 | — | — |
| 2015 | 28 | 3 | 28 | — | — |
| 2016 | 20 | 1 | 20 | — | — |
| 2017 | 31 | 1 | 32 | 78,367 | 40 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 41,801 | 31 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14,019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 23,461 | 17 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17,081 | 5.9 |
The model year is the one the manufacturer named in the report. A model year with its own page links to it. “Built” is the manufacturer’s cumulative production for the model year from its latest Early Warning production report; the rate is incidents per 100,000 of them.
By the system the claimant named
Source: as the manufacturer reported it| System named | Incidents | Killed |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 100 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 2 |
| Seats | 24 | 1 |
| Structure | 23 | 0 |
| Fire | 22 | 3 |
| Latch | 17 | 0 |
| Engine and Cooling System | 14 | 2 |
| Service Brake System | 13 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 2 |
| Visibility | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 8 | 2 |
| Power Train | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 0 |
| Steering System | 4 | 1 |
| No System/Component Specified | 3 | 2 |
| Forward Collision | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 |
| Parking Brake System | 2 | 0 |
| Rollover | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brake System, Air | 1 | 0 |
An incident naming several systems is counted under each. “Fire” and “Other” are categories in the rule, not systems.
Every one of these, dated and numbered
The defect dossier for the Volkswagen Passat puts each report beside the recalls, investigations, bulletins and owner complaints on the same system, as a PDF and two CSVs: the Volkswagen Passat, one system, every model year, numbered as exhibits.
The incidents
Source: VIN shown as NHTSA publishes it: the first eleven characters| Incident | Model year | State | Killed | Injured | Systems named | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-18 | 2017 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q1 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2017 | NE | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q2 |
| 2025-01-11 | 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q1 |
| 2024-08-04 | 2017 | MA | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-05-31 | 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Air Bags | 2024 Q2 |
| 2023-08-02 | 2017 | VI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2023 Q3 |
| 2023-07-31 | 2015 | PE | 2 | 0 | No System/Component Specified | 2023 Q3 |
| 2023-07-12 | 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2023 Q3 |
| 2023-06-25 | 2017 | AR | 0 | 1 | Fuel System | 2023 Q2 |
| 2023-04-13 | 2020 | VI | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2023 Q2 |
| 2023-03-02 | 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q2 |
| 2022-12-18 | 2019 | UT | 0 | 2 | Forward Collision | 2022 Q4 |
| 2022-09-18 | 2014 | NO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2022 Q4 |
| 2022-09-17 | 2014 | TE | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2022 Q3 |
| 2022-08-17 | 2015 | FL | 1 | 0 | Fuel System · Engine and Cooling System · Electrical System · Seats · Seat Belts | 2024 Q4 |
| 2022-08-09 | 2018 | FL | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2022 Q3 |
| 2022-07-31 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2022 Q4 |
| 2022-06-26 | 2020 | NO | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-05-02 | 2020 | RH | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-03-29 | 2017 | AR | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Air Bags | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-03-15 | 2021 | NE | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-03-10 | 2013 | MI | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2022 Q1 |
| 2022-02-27 | 2013 | VI | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2022 Q1 |
| 2022-01-31 | 2017 | CO | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2022 Q1 |
| 2022-01-10 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2022 Q1 |
| 2021-10-26 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2023 Q4 |
| 2021-08-08 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-07-01 | 2018 | AR | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-06-21 | 2013 | MI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q4 |
| 2021-06-19 | 2018 | NE | 0 | 1 | Tires | 2021 Q2 |
| 2021-05-06 | 2017 | AR | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2021 Q2 |
| 2021-05-03 | 2014 | GE | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q2 |
| 2021-04-24 | 2020 | MI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q2 |
| 2021-04-22 | 2014 | IL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q2 |
| 2021-04-16 | 2017 | TE | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q2 |
| 2021-03-17 | 2014 | IN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q1 |
| 2021-02-09 | 2014 | TE | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2021 Q1 |
| 2021-02-04 | 2015 | GE | 0 | 1 | Fuel System | 2021 Q1 |
| 2021-01-03 | 2016 | UT | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2021 Q1 |
| 2020-12-10 | 2018 | TE | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-11-20 | 2015 | DE | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-11-06 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q1 |
| 2020-10-20 | 2016 | TE | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q1 |
| 2020-09-24 | 2017 | IL | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-09-16 | 2016 | IL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2012 | IL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q1 |
| 2020-07-27 | 2014 | NE | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-07-24 | 2017 | NE | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Air Bags | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-07-24 | 2014 | NE | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-07-09 | 2016 | FL | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-07-01 | 2014 | PE | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-06-22 | 2015 | LO | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2022 Q2 |
| 2020-05-26 | 2017 | NE | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2020 Q2 |
| 2020-03-15 | 2013 | MO | 1 | 0 | Engine and Cooling System · Fire | 2020 Q2 |
| 2020-03-07 | 2014 | MA | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-03-06 | 2012 | TE | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-02-22 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-02-19 | 2014 | NE | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-02-18 | 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-02-06 | 2012 | VI | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Air Bags | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-01-30 | 2015 | AR | 0 | 1 | Fuel System | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-01-20 | 2013 | GE | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2020 Q1 |
| 2019-12-19 | 2013 | MN | 0 | 1 | Fuel System | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-12-16 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-12-05 | 2014 | MI | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-11-28 | 2012 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q3 |
| 2019-11-16 | 2013 | UN | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-11-08 | 2016 | TX | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-11-06 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-10-31 | 2018 | AL | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-10-24 | 2019 | TN | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-10-08 | 2018 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Visibility | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-09-01 | 2013 | NV | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-09-01 | 2017 | NC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-08-25 | 2014 | KY | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-07-23 | 2013 | KY | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-07-23 | 2013 | PA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-06-17 | 2016 | ID | 0 | 1 | Forward Collision | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-06-13 | 2015 | VA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-06-09 | 2010 | NJ | 0 | 5 | Air Bags | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-06-03 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 2 | Seat Belts | 2020 Q4 |
| 2019-05-22 | 2017 | RI | 0 | 2 | Structure | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-05-02 | 2015 | IL | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-04-22 | 2014 | FL | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-03-25 | 2015 | MN | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-03-18 | 2016 | TX | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-03-01 | 2016 | CT | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Steering System · Service Brake System | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-02-28 | 2018 | NC | 0 | 1 | Forward Collision | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-02-22 | 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-02-21 | 2018 | NY | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-02-20 | 2013 | PA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-02-11 | 2017 | MT | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-02-09 | 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-02-08 | 2012 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-02-02 | 2016 | IL | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-02-02 | 2013 | IL | 0 | 2 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-01-23 | 2017 | RI | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-01-14 | 2012 | MI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-01-12 | 2018 | NY | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-01-02 | 2018 | TN | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2019 Q2 |
| 2018-12-19 | 2013 | PA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2018-12-07 | 2016 | CT | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2018-12-05 | 2017 | KS | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-11-19 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-11-16 | 2013 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-11-13 | 2014 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-10-31 | 2014 | GA | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-10-24 | 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-10-16 | 2015 | CO | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-10-05 | 2018 | FL | 0 | 1 | Tires | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-10-03 | 2016 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-10-01 | 2017 | GA | 0 | 1 | Parking Brake System · Power Train | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-08-30 | 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-08-16 | 2014 | PA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System · Fuel System · Electrical System | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-08-07 | 2017 | SC | 0 | 1 | Parking Brake System | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-07-18 | 2017 | NY | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-07-09 | 2017 | NC | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-04-22 | 2014 | MO | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-04-12 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-03-27 | 2012 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-03-06 | 2017 | GA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-02-24 | 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-02-19 | 2017 | FL | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2021 Q4 |
| 2018-01-31 | 2016 | FL | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-01-16 | 2013 | AL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2018 Q1 |
| 2017-12-21 | 2016 | TX | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-11-18 | 2013 | LA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2017-11-16 | 2010 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Rollover | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-11-13 | 2013 | SO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q3 |
| 2017-10-26 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-10-20 | 2009 | GA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-10-14 | 2017 | CA | 1 | 1 | Steering System · Electrical System · Tires | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-09-28 | 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-08-31 | 2016 | AR | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-08-09 | 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-08-06 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-08-04 | 2014 | MN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-07-28 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-07-27 | 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-07-21 | 2012 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-07-20 | 2013 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-07-04 | 2013 | WI | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-06-27 | 2014 | VA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-06-15 | 2014 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-06-14 | 2015 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-05-10 | 2013 | LA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-04-16 | 2012 | MA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-04-08 | 2012 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-03-27 | 2012 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-03-16 | 2017 | NY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-03-14 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-03-05 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Fire | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-03-02 | 2016 | LA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-02-27 | 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2017 Q2 |
| 2016-12-05 | 2015 | NY | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-12-01 | 2017 | WA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System, Air · Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-11-30 | 2010 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2016-11-29 | 2014 | VT | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-11-20 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-10-21 | 2014 | IA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-10-12 | 2014 | KY | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-09-24 | 2013 | FL | 0 | 2 | Service Brake System · Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-09-10 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-08-29 | 2013 | DE | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-08-25 | 2013 | UT | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-08-19 | 2014 | AL | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-08-18 | 2016 | TX | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2016-08-16 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System · Fire | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-08-10 | 2014 | FL | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-07-16 | 2015 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-07-05 | 2014 | NY | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-07-04 | 2013 | IL | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-06-23 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-05-22 | 2010 | NY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-04-29 | 2012 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-04-15 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2016-04-05 | 2014 | MA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-03-25 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-03-25 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-03-16 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-03-03 | 2012 | AZ | 1 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q1 |
| 2016-03-02 | 2014 | IL | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2016 Q1 |
| 2016-02-21 | 2014 | MA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2017 Q1 |
| 2016-02-19 | 2015 | GA | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2016 Q1 |
| 2016-02-17 | 2013 | FL | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-01-29 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q1 |
| 2016-01-15 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2016 Q2 |
| 2016-01-14 | 2013 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2016-01-13 | 2015 | NY | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2016 Q2 |
| 2015-12-06 | 2007 | MA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q2 |
| 2015-11-20 | 2013 | MA | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2016 Q4 |
| 2015-11-11 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2015-11-05 | 2014 | WA | 0 | 1 | Fuel System | 2016 Q1 |
| 2015-08-06 | 2011 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q3 |
| 2015-08-06 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 2 | Latch | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-07-16 | 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-07-05 | 2010 | FL | 1 | 0 | Fire | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-06-01 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q4 |
| 2015-04-30 | 2012 | IL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q2 |
| 2015-04-22 | 2014 | MA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2015 Q3 |
| 2015-04-17 | 2013 | CT | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 2015 Q2 |
| 2015-02-25 | 2007 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2015 Q1 |
| 2015-02-17 | 2012 | NY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q1 |
| 2014-11-28 | 2012 | PA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q4 |
| 2014-10-02 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 2 | Electrical System | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-08-25 | 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Vehicle Speed Control | 2014 Q4 |
| 2014-08-20 | 2008 | TX | 1 | 0 | Fire | 2014 Q3 |
| 2014-08-19 | 2013 | NC | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2014 Q3 |
| 2014-05-05 | 2013 | NC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q2 |
| 2014-04-29 | 2012 | MA | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2014 Q2 |
| 2014-04-22 | 2006 | MA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q2 |
| 2014-03-25 | 2012 | MO | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2016 Q2 |
| 2014-03-20 | 2005 | VA | 0 | 1 | Fire · Seats | 2014 Q2 |
| 2014-03-01 | 2012 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2014 Q2 |
| 2014-02-03 | 2008 | NY | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2014 Q1 |
| 2014-01-13 | 2014 | WA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2014 Q1 |
| 2014-01-01 | 2011 | PA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2013-11-21 | 2008 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-09-20 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2013 Q4 |
| 2013-08-30 | 2005 | WY | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-08-22 | 2012 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q1 |
| 2013-08-08 | 2013 | PA | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-07-30 | 2007 | NC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q3 |
| 2013-04-03 | 2012 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Steering System | 2013 Q2 |
| 2012-06-15 | 2005 | VA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q4 |
| 2012-06-03 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-05-03 | 2009 | ME | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-05-03 | 2004 | GA | 0 | 1 | Fire · Seats | 2012 Q2 |
| 2012-02-01 | 2007 | PA | 1 | 0 | Fuel System | 2014 Q1 |
| 2012-01-08 | 2006 | NY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2013 Q1 |
| 2011-12-28 | 2003 | RI | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2011 Q4 |
| 2011-12-02 | 2003 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2011 Q4 |
| 2011-10-10 | 2007 | FL | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2011 Q4 |
| 2011-09-25 | 2008 | NC | 1 | 0 | Seat Belts | 2013 Q3 |
| 2011-09-19 | 2009 | MO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q2 |
| 2011-09-05 | 2004 | GA | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2012 Q3 |
| 2011-08-05 | 2009 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2011 Q3 |
| 2011-02-03 | 2004 | CA | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2011 Q1 |
| 2011-01-16 | 2010 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2011 Q1 |
| 2010-10-06 | 2006 | UT | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2010 Q4 |
| 2010-09-23 | 2009 | WA | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2010-09-16 | 2010 | MD | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2010 Q3 |
| 2010-08-23 | 2007 | NY | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2010 Q3 |
| 2010-03-19 | 2008 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2010 Q1 |
| 2010-03-03 | 2003 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2010 Q1 |
| 2010-02-24 | 2003 | MT | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2010 Q1 |
| 2010-02-04 | 2003 | PA | 0 | 1 | Seats · Fire | 2010 Q1 |
| 2006-05-25 | 2005 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2012 Q3 |
Each row above is a claim or notice Volkswagen received alleging a death or injury in a Volkswagen Passat and reported to NHTSA as 49 CFR 579.21 requires; NHTSA does not verify it, and a Passat that sold more will have more rows. All Volkswagen models · What these reports are, and are not.