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2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recalled by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Date: May 22, 2019
Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.

Affected Products

2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Why Was This Recalled?

Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 243 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report