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2021 Volkswagen Passat — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat

These are federal recalls reported for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

21V-812 Open recall Oct 15, 2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

Risk: The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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