NHTSA safety recalls
2021 Volkswagen Passat Recalls
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2021 Volkswagen Passat as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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21V812000Wheels · Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskThe bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.
What was foundVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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