10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,276 miles

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problem #341

Sep 202025

Passat

  • miles
The Volkswagen dealership advised they could not fix the airbag recall. They said that the parts are on extreme back order, they can-??t schedule an appointment for me to get it fixed, and they have no time estimate on when it can be fixed. I-??m very concerned since the airbag recall lists that the driver airbag can explode and cause severe injury or death.

- Lawrence, KS, USA

problem #340

Dec 052024

Passat

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received a recall letter related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact was placed on a waiting list. The contact called another local dealer, Orlando Volkswagen South (1406 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32809); and was added to the waiting list, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the issue.

- Windermere, FL, USA

problem #339

Sep 032025

Passat

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was occasionally illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #338

Aug 182025

Passat

  • miles
Components failed, Nitrogen Oxide Sensor, codes P2201 NOx sensor "Circut" bank 1 P20EE NOx catalytic Reduction P205B Reductant tank temperature " Circut" implausible signal

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

problem #337

Aug 142025

Passat

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that two dealers had been contacted since April 2025; however, the dealers confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #336

Jul 302025

Passat

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen? Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000(Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- League City, TX, USA

problem #335

Apr 012025

Passat

  • miles
Recall came out 12/2024; called local dealership niello VW of sacramento ca in January was told parts would be available in April. Called in April was told parts are now not available until September at the earliest and now its saying there is not even a remedy available. And the possible outcome of the airbag unintentionally going off is serious injury or death to driver and passengers. I drive my car to work every day and feel more unsafe from the airbag being a potential hazard instead of a safety feature.

- Plumas Lake , CA, USA

problem #334

Jul 282025

Passat

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Greenville, NC, USA

problem #333

Dec 052024

Passat

  • miles
This car was cited for recall due to defective driver side airbag in December 2024 and as of this date -?" July 18, 2025 -?" VW has not provided any repairs.

- Springfield, MA, USA

problem #332

Jul 182025

Passat

  • miles
Volkwsagen has still addressed the recall of 24V834. I can't find anywhere else to submit a complaint. When I call them they say they do not have the parts even though I was notified of the recall in December 2024. I also called into the NTHSA but no one answers your phone. I think your employees are picking up and leaving the phone off the hook.

- Oswego, IL, USA

problem #331

Jun 112024

Passat

  • miles
I have contacted Centennial VW in Las Vegas, NV about the recall in December 2024 and they said the part is still on back order.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #330

Jun 132025

Passat

  • miles
Called the dealership at commonwealth motors and all other dealership to take care of the recall as that is the only reason why I am a unable to pass inspection. Dealer ships all around said the part for the takata airbag recall is not in stock and will not be available till December 2025

- Lawrence, MA, USA

problem #329

Jun 132025

Passat

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #328

Jun 112025

Passat

  • miles
I own a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. I received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000(Air Bags) dated December 2024. For the past 6 months, I have attempted to address this issue but the part to do the recall repair has not been available available. In fact, I even brought my car into the dealer today, advised that the part was available, but in fact it was not. SIX MONTHS! Is this a critical issue or not? The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #327

Dec 242024

Passat

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Des Plaines, IL, USA

problem #326

May 282025

Passat

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but provided no assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Galt, CA, USA

problem #325

Dec 052024

Passat

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #324

Mar 142025

Passat

  • miles
The driver-side front airbag in my vehicle is under a safety recall due to the risk of it deploying improperly and releasing metal fragments, which could cause serious injury or death. I initially contacted the dealership in March and was told that I was not affected by the national backorder, and that the replacement part would arrive by early May. I have now been informed that the part will not be available until September. This delay is unacceptable and directly endangers my safety. I live in a region with high summer heat and humidity, conditions known to increase the risk of inflator failure in recalled airbags. Volkswagen, as the manufacturer, has failed to meet its recall obligations. I have contacted their customer service, and instead of offering a timeline, solution, or safe alternative, I was referred back to the dealership, who also had no answers. Volkswagen has provided no transportation assistance, no escalation process, and no accountability, even though they are responsible for ensuring the timely repair of this safety-critical component. The part has not been inspected or replaced by anyone, and I am being forced to drive a vehicle I know could cause serious harm. There are no warning lamps or error messages in the vehicle, but the danger is explicitly outlined in the recall itself. Volkswagen-??s delay, lack of communication, and refusal to assist puts my safety, and the safety of others, at serious risk.

- Oak Creek, WI, USA

problem #323

May 082025

Passat

  • 92,828 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,828. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Oak Creek, WI, USA

problem #322

Apr 222025

Passat

  • miles
I received notice of this safety recall, and contacted Ganley VW of Bedford, 250 Broadway Ave, Bedford, OH 44146, (888) 650-9208. They scheduled an appointment for me to have my airbag fixed per the recall, but then they cancelled my appointment because the parts were on backorder with no foreseeable date to fix the issue. They said they'd call me when they could schedule, but it has been months and I have not received a call. I called again today, 4/22/25, and was told parts are still on backorder and I cannot schedule a time to get the issue fixed. I was told maybe in 2 more months I could get it fixed.

- Cleveland Hts., OH, USA

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