VOLKSWAGEN 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT vehicles due to seats issues. Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026