The 2018 Volkswagen Passat has 4 recalls, the most serious involving loose brake caliper bracket mounting bolts that can allow the caliper to shift, reducing braking force and potentially causing a loss of control.
A second brake recall covers the caliper pistons, which may have insufficient coating and can lose braking performance over time. Taken together, both brake issues point to the same general concern: reduced stopping power that raises the risk of a crash. On the lighting side, a missing blocking cap on the headlight assembly means the horizontal aim can be adjusted out of its intended position, reducing how well the headlights illuminate the road ahead. There is also a compliance recall for certain vehicles that were used internally and sold without confirmation they met all applicable regulatory requirements, which may have included undocumented modifications.