AI Damage2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 45% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 45% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 9% of all complaints
- 4 Electronic stability control 9% of all complaints
- 5 Exterior lighting 9% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel system 9% of all complaints
- Air bags: 5 complaints (45% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 5 complaints (45% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 .
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 the vehicle.
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 the accelerator pedal was depressed.
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 tire rod etc this…
Plastic headlight covers are known to deteriorate due to sunlight. I am told I have lost 30% of my headlights' capacity to illuminate the road. Vw wants more than $900 to replace them, claiming they are permanently attached to the entire headlight assemblies.
Takata tecall I have contacted vw to schedule a repair for my takata airbags numerous times, and for months they have stalled me, giving me no answers, and no repairs. I have done everything that I can to try and get my vehicle repaired to safety, but vw refuses to comply with the recall.
The fuel pump module. It all started woh phen the fuel pump modules failed and the car would turn on but turn right off and I was told it was the fuel pump modules when I had it diagnosed. Now it leaks out a lot of gas in four different spots under the car on passengers side.
My airbag light is on and I am not having any luck receiving a call back from any of my local dealerships. I am getting the run around and nobody will call me back or schedule a time to repair my car. Please help
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Passat Wagon has 6 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 11, above average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (45%), stalls while driving (27%), warning lights, check engine (18%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.