NHTSA Safety Recalls
2021 Volkswagen Passat Recalls
The 2021 Volkswagen Passat has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Volkswagen Passat built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2021 Volkswagen Passat
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA 21V812000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2021 Volkswagen Passat built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.