Transport CanadaLow Risk
2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATTransport Canada Recall #2019242
The official notice
Defect
Certain vehicles were built with headlights that may allow horizontal adjustment. This is not allowed under Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk
Headlights that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the headlights. A blocking cap will be installed on the horizontal adjusters as necessary.
51,987 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 94L9Updated June 10, 2026