2015 Volkswagen Passat suspension problems

Filed Jul 15, 2023 · Suspension · OH

Rear coil spring is broken. Normal driving conditions and we noticed a significant vibration. Upon inspection of rear suspension we found a broken rear coil spring. I researched this issue and found that VW recalled several other 2015 models for rear coil springs breaking. This is a major safety issue. Currently we cannot use the car due to this safety issue.

Filed Sep 27, 2022 · Suspension · MA

Fractured rear coil spring on a 2015 Volkswagen Passat Limited. There is a current recall, 42J5, for various VW's from 2015 to 2019, but not for the Passat. the federal safety agency Campaign #19V188000 should cover rear coil springs in all VW"s for the years listed. Same defect, same dangers. I have the coil spring and will save it for a reasonable period of time if an inspection of the unit is needed. Contacted VW customer service and was told coil spring would not be covered.

Filed Aug 17, 2022 · Suspension · 124,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, he heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for a tire rotation, the dealer informed the contact that the front driver's side coil spring was fractured and the rear driver's side coil spring was cracked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front driver's side coil spring was replaced. However, the part for the rear driver's side coil spring repair was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V188000 (Suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2022 · Suspension · LA

noise coming from front suspension , brakes sticking once moving from a complete stop and reversing out of park.

Filed Oct 2, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · DE

Engine time chain skipped. Fuel rail leak from regulator(dangerous to drive as it can catch on fire). Suspension problem car shakes over 40mph(alignment and balance did not help), problem due to coils or other components. Mechanic shop checked car and they denied to work on it due to fuel recall.

Filed Aug 12, 2021 · Suspension · MO

Rear passenger side wheel area started making a lot of noise. After tire was taken off, found rear coil spring broken and dislodged from proper location. Then looked at drivers side rear coil spring and it was still in proper location but broken. Found replacement part which also fit VW Beetle and VW Jetta which are much smaller cars than a Passat. VW does not offer heavier springs.

Filed Jul 23, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · FL

For about 2 years my vehicle has been vibrating at the steering wheel. I have replaced the tires twice, have done multiple tire balances, rotations, road force tests, alignments, and have requested multiple inspections of all components associated with the steering assembly. All possible solutions have apparently been insufficient or they have been found inconclusive. The technicians at the dealership have been unable to identify the cause of the vibration. Due to this, my steering wheel has continued to vibrate for about 2 years. The vibration occurs around highway speeds as well as when braking. I have recorded multiple videos that show this as well as having testament from multiple people, including dealership staff. The vibration has slowly but surely gotten worse over time and I am afraid that something will break and cause me to have an accident or severe injuries.

Filed Nov 28, 2020 · Suspension · 108,361 miles · PA

Driving on highway when my daughter heard loud snap and car rear end started to sag

Filed Dec 2, 2019 · Suspension · FL

At speed of over 65mph. Steering wheel starts to vibrate within 10minutes of driving on the highway. Keep returning to the dealer which says they have done all they can that should have correct the problem. But after they have tried for over 4 times to correct it. The issue still there.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Suspension · 17,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volkswagen passat. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard a lot of unusual noises coming from the rear of the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaning towards the driver's side. The vehicle was taken to fox valley volkswagen schaumburg (847‑839‑8101, located at 1000 east golf road, schaumburg, il 60173) where it was diagnosed that the rear coil spring was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000. *tr