Transport CanadaCritical
2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATTransport Canada Recall #2017256
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, an underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right drive half-shaft grease boot from heat. Over time, this could lead to a grease leak from the boot. If leaking grease comes into contact with heated surfaces of the exhaust system and/or diesel particulate filter (DPF), it could lead to a fire potentially causing injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install a revised heat shield and certain vehicles will have the upper boost hose replaced.
10,106 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 23W5Updated June 10, 2026