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1VWBS7A34EC••••••2014 Volkswagen PASSAT
That is about average for the 2014 Volkswagen PASSAT — 4 complaints per build across 130 builds.
6on this build
564on the model
130builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 6Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsDec 2024
There is an active recall (69E6 - Driver Frontal Airbag Inflator) on my 2014 Volkswagen Passat. About 2 months ago, I scheduled an appointment with my local Volkswagen dealer to get this recall resolved. I was told that the parts were on back order and haven't heard anything for…
SteeringAug 2019
Yesterday, as I was turning out of my driveway, I heard an unusual clicking noise coming from my steering wheel. I drove to work (approx 2 miles from my home) and parked car. When I started my car 8 hours later, my dash screen read "error airbag" and the airbag light was on. The…
Air BagsFeb 2016
The contact owns a 2014 volkswagen passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
Air BagsFeb 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 volkswagen passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Air BagsFeb 2016
Takata recall >>>>>> this needs to be taken care of.. Safety!!!!!!! It's my everyday car.... And am getting no help from dealer about this!!!!
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1VWBS7A34EC115630 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.