2017 Volkswagen Passat electrical system problems
The 2017 Volkswagen Passat has 20 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
20
Electrical System complaints
12%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2017 Volkswagen Passat have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Passat electrical system — 12% 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.