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2019 Volkswagen Passat Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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May 22, 2019

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At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Volkswagen Passat average of 5.3 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Exterior Lighting › Headlights, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2019 Volkswagen Passat recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 19V389000

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported May 22, 2019

What is recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Volkswagen Passat model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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Other 2019 Volkswagen recall reports

2019 Volkswagen Atlas11 campaigns2019 Volkswagen Jetta11 campaigns2019 Volkswagen Golf6 campaigns2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen5 campaigns2019 Volkswagen Tiguan5 campaigns2019 Volkswagen Beetle4 campaigns

2019 Volkswagen Passat recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Passat have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2019 Volkswagen Passat. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2019 Volkswagen Passat?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology