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Model year

2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI

Sedan, diesel, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 18, 2017 to Nov 18, 2017.

Recalls (0)Complaints (1)Investigations (0)Bulletins (18)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2015 sedan
Severity index0.02015 sedans average 7.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI peaked in 2017, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75120171201820192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI name visibility and wipers

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Visibility and wipers
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Nov 18, 2017Failure Nov 15, 201757,000 milesChatham, NJVisibility/wiper

    EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP, THE HEATER ONLY PRODUCES HEAT TO 100 DEG F, MAKING IT HARD FOR THE WINDSHIELD DEFROST FROM CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD IN THE WINTER.

    NHTSA complaint 11047168
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

18 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • V011615 2014815 Oct 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to include additional model year applicability.
  • V191602 2022549 Oct 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update model year applicability.
  • V371602 2033975 Oct 20, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
  • V401602 2040561 Oct 25, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
  • V661603 2027119 Oct 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update model year applicability.
  • V871621 2043893 Jan 13, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated to include additional model year applicability.
  • V871622 2019947 Oct 24, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update to model year applicability.
  • V001708 2038059 May 9, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update technical publication to include model year 2018 Atlas
  • TT 27-16-02 Dec 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control.
  • TT 57-10-15 Feb 6, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
  • TT 97-14-02ss1 Mar 4, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
  • VWC-16-01 Mar 3, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Adjustment of Time Unit Correction Payments for 2014/2015 Model Year Maintenance Claims
  • VWM-14-03 Jun 25, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Maintenance Information (Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer): This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program for Model Yea…
  • V001706_2033708 Apr 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
  • VIN-4-A-PIN AUGU Aug 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM CUSTOMER STATES NOISE FORM THE ENGINE/TURBO FUEL GAUGE NOT READING FULL AFTER TOPPING UP FUEL FUEL LINE RATTLE CLUTCH PEDAL SQUE…
  • VIN-4-A-PIN APRI Apr 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE CUSTOMER STATES CRANK NO START AND/OR IN-TANK FUEL PUMP MAKING NOISE AND POSSIBLY WITH FUEL PUMP FAULTS MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P00…
  • VIN-4-A-PIN APRI Apr 13, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE CUSTOMER STATES CRANK NO START AND/OR IN-TANK FUEL PUMP MAKING NOISE AND POSSIBLY WITH FUEL PUMP FAULTS MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P00…
  • VIN-4-A-PIN AUGU Aug 10, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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