Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel/propulsion system5
- Air bags5
- Exterior lighting1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Electronic stability control (esc)1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 10.0–11.8 L/100 km (about 20–24 mpg US), CO₂ 230–271 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.5 | 8.1 | 10.0 |
| Passat Wagon · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.7 | 8.2 | 10.1 |
| Passat Wagon · Station wagon: Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 13.9 | 9.1 | 11.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volkswagen told its dealers about the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10253215 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10253214 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10253213 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10253177 | Satellite Radio Overview |
| 10252942 | Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System) |
| 10252220 | All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio |
| 10243065 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243058 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243036 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243034 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243008 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10243001 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242998 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242997 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242996 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242995 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242682 | ODIS Service Update |
| 10242403 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242400 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242399 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242396 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242390 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242381 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242375 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
| 10242374 | VW Elsa Newsletter |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)