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US recalls (1)
Exterior lighting: headlights
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
Owner complaints (12)
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volkswagen Passat. Among 33 model years of this model, it ranks #33 for the most complaints (median 146).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Volkswagen Passat.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2019 Volkswagen Passat version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Passat 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,300 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.