2015 Volkswagen Passat electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 48 complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 32 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 66% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Vehicle cluster illumination lights stopped working, not fuse or relay related. Main electrical harness malfunction. Major electrical diagnosis.
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, the infotainment system failed to turn off as intended, and the message "download" was displayed on the screen, causing the battery to become drained. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the infotainment system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat
- Air bags 89 complaints
- Engine 55 complaints
- Brakes 29 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Suspension 17 complaints