2016 Volkswagen Passat electrical system problems
The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has 27 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
27
Electrical System complaints
15%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH AND…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Volkswagen Passat have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Passat electrical system — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.