2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls and problems

The 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon has 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volkswagen dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls

Recall 18V-148: Air Bags

Reported Mar 6, 2018 · 363,713 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.

Recall 17V-509: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Aug 16, 2017 · 280,915 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.

2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	3
Air Bags	3
Electrical System	3
Steering	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

Most reported parts

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 77,748 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 88,000 miles · reported Nov 14, 2018

2010 volkswagen passat wagon. 88k miles. Check engine came on as I was driving it in the city. Within one hour of check engine light appearing I stopped the car. When I tried to restart 30 minutes later it refused to start. Promptly had it towed to dealer. Vw dealership mechanic says: timing in the engine slipped due to slack in timing chain. Compression measured low to none. Incorrect timing has caused damage to valves and camshaft. Vehicle will need a cylinder head, camshaft, timing chain & tensioner to start. They say this portion will cost me $5,700 plus tax. Also a possibility it will…

Air Bags · at 64,834 miles · reported Oct 30, 2018

Takata recall I recently purchased this vehice. I bring in to the king vw to have it done. But it has not been cleared by NHTSA or volkswagen of america. I have not received any paperwork about this. I know this from carfax. There was no collision, fire or such, speed was 0 MPH

Electrical System · at 85,600 miles · reported May 21, 2018

There was an interruption in electrical power from the fuel pump control module. This resulted in the fuel pump running continuously, resulting in a drained battery and no start condition, or cause a loss of motive power while the vehicle was idle at traffic lights. Took the car to vw garage who were aware of the problem said there would be a safety recall soon, but I should pay for repair and claim money back once recall was active, was told this would be early part of 2018. Still no recall and over $400 out of pocket. Car stalled and cut out at traffic lights due to this fault, vw were very…

Air Bags · reported Apr 5, 2018

My vehicle was involved in the airbag recall. After it was repaired, the clockspring failed and the "airbag error" light came on. This vehicle isn't part of the earlier clockspring recall, but it should be.

Engine · at 77,748 miles · reported Nov 14, 2017

Pcv valve failed, at some point prior to jan 11, 2016 and 77,748 miles. No warning lights or other indication of the failure ever occurred until the pcv valve failure cascaded into failure of the engine rear main seal (Between the engine and transmission), resulting in a massive oil leak. Based on a web search, this is an extremely common situation, not only for the valve failure, but the method in which it first becomes apparent to the vehicle owner (Rear main seal failure). Cost to repair was over $1900. Pcv valve failed again at some point prior to oct 24, 2017 and 116,102 miles. Similar to…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: 18V-148 (air bags), 17V-509 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?

Owners report engine problems most often (3 reports), followed by air bags (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 77,748 miles.

Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volkswagen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.