2021 Volkswagen Passat problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volkswagen Passat. The most-reported areas: Engine (2), Electrical System (1).
Key takeaways
- 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 100% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine oil
- Engine air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD Later Release | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD Early Release | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-28
Since purchase in XXX, the vehicle has intermittently illuminated the EPC warning light at startup, at which point the engine will not accelerate (reduced power/limp mode). Cycling the ignition usually clears it. Beginning in XXX, a second symptom appeared: while stopped at idle (traffic lights, stop signs), the batter...
Engine - filed 2026-10-27
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with torque converter failure. The contact stated that the breather box was previously replaced by a local independent se...
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More for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.