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NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 cyl Automatic (S6) | 24 | 36 | 28 | $2,150 |
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| Frontal Crash |
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Volkswagen 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.
Consequence: The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
No consumer complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat.
The 2021 Volkswagen Passat has 1 NHTSA recall and 0 consumer complaints on file. It received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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| Rollover |
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| Rollover |