Vehicle recall 17V075000 · February 8, 2017
2017 Volkswagen Passat
Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.
- Consequence
- A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47N3.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V075000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 8, 2017
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 47N3
- Owner notification
- March 24, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,007
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Passat (2017): 2017
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