repaired · 2019 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
2007 Volkswagen Passat WagonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-247 the manufacturer reports only 12% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
repaired · 2019 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Passat Wagon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Passat Wagon median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'06'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Passat Wagon owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TAKATA TECALL I HAVE CONTACTED VW TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR FOR MY TAKATA AIRBAGS NUMEROUS TIMES, AND FOR MONTHS THEY HAVE STALLED ME, GIVING ME NO ANSWERS, AND NO REPAIRS. I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING THAT I CAN TO TRY AND GET MY VEHICLE REPAIRED TO SAFETY, BUT VW REFUSES TO COMPLY WITH THE RECALL.
FIRST OF ALL THE TEKATA AIRBAGS ARE A RECALL. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. IT ALL STARTED WOH PHEN THE FUEL PUMP MODULES FAILED AND THE CAR WOULD TURN ON BUT TURN RIGHT OFF AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP MODULES WHEN I HAD IT DIAGNOSED. NOW IT LEAKS OUT A LOT OF GAS IN FOUR DIFFERENT SPOTS UNDER THE…
TAKATA RECALL. MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND I AM NOT HAVING ANY LUCK RECEIVING A CALL BACK FROM ANY OF MY LOCAL DEALERSHIPS. I AM GETTING THE RUN AROUND AND NOBODY WILL CALL ME BACK OR SCHEDULE A TIME TO REPAIR MY CAR. PLEASE HELP
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