The 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 644,628 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS18V1480002018-03-06363,713 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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…
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.
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ENGINE
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
STEERING
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
Total complaints14
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen passat wagon. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 18v148000 (air bags). The vehicle was towed to…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen passat wagon. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 18v148000 (air bags). The vehicle was towed to…”
“Manufacturer recall 20ae nhtsa recall 17v509”
“Manufacturer recall 20ae nhtsa recall 17v509”
“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…”
“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”
“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.”
“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.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat Wagon as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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