2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Passat Wagon years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. That is the most of any Passat Wagon model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 | 45% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 45% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 9% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | 139,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon 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 driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q8. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-079.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I received a notice about a recall of the fuel pump module i took it into volkswagen they told me they replaced it but yet my but that myfuel pump went out it leaking gas and they send me on my way they told me it was gonna cost me $700 . I have looked into this and actually went to fuel my job…
On 2 july 2018 i received notice of the fuel pump ecm recall. I immediately went to my local dealer and had the recall work performed - replacement of the ecm, relocation of the ecm from top of pump to rear right wheel well. On 7 july 2018, i folded the rear seat down to expand the cargo area of…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat wagon. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle started to hesitate and then stalled. The message "engine shutting off" populated in the message center. The contact also stated that the vehicle had been hesitating for approximately a month when…
Fuel pump control module i have a special needs child that requires me to be in my vehicle 85% of the time i have loved my vw passat and enjoyed driving it up till about 1.5 years its been one fix after another some major some not ive had check engine light problems, adding oil in between changes…
Late september 2017 the check engine light went off in my 2007 passat while i was driving to work. I took the passat in for a repair the following day, and the high pressure fuel pump was repaired, after driving off the lot, the check engine light came back on, less than 100 yards away. I did not…
Other Volkswagen Passat Wagon years
← 2006 Passat Wagon · 2008 Passat Wagon →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Passat Wagon | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 Passat Wagon | 6 | 2 |
| 2008 Passat Wagon | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 | 11 | 3 |
| 2006 Passat Wagon | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Passat Wagon | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Passat Wagon | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Passat Wagon | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 Passat Wagon | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Passat Wagon model years, the 2007 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.