RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2021 Volkswagen Passat recalls
1 safety recall campaign has been filed for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 00
- U.S. recalls
- 01
- Total campaigns
- 01
Transport Canada recalls
00No recalls found for this make, model, and year.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
01- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS#21V812000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Risk: The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
Check a 2021 Volkswagen Passat VIN
A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.