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Common Problems with 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Retrospectively, the 2012 Volkswagen Passat had 517 complaints, and 47% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2012 Volkswagen Passat?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2012 Volkswagen Passat fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 243 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 75 STEERING 35 ENGINE 35 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 22 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11 POWER TRAIN 11 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 10 SERVICE BRAKES 8 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 5 VISIBILITY/WIPER 4 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3 WHEELS 3 SEATS 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 SUSPENSION 1 SEAT BELTS 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 TIRES 1

Worst 2012 Volkswagen Passat Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AIR BAGS
2012 Volkswagen Passat August 22, 2013 Victims: 2 Mileage: 45000 miles

I was in a car accident. i was not at fault, but i was t-boned with almost over $11,000 in damage. the case was settled but the vehicle is still not i...

AIR BAGS
2012 Volkswagen Passat February 24, 2019 Victims: 2

Takata recall i looked up vehicles vin an noticed 6 recalls on it i had got the issue fixed and i noticed my sensor in my tire was blinking i took it...

BODY
2012 Volkswagen Passat December 31, 2011 Victims: 1

Tl* the contact rented a 2012 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that there was a sharp object located near a handle, which was attached to the roo...