1996 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Recalls — Canada & USA

The 1996 Volkswagen Passat has 2 recalls, both related to the ignition switch, which can fail and cut power to the headlights and windshield wipers while the vehicle is in motion. If this failure happens at night or during rain or snow, the driver loses forward visibility at the same moment the wipers stop clearing the windshield, raising the risk of a crash. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, as component wear in the switch continued to cause malfunctions at a higher rate than expected.