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2017 Volkswagen Passat Recall: Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections…

NHTSA campaign 17V075000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Feb 8, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
1K
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Mar 24, 2017

The defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.

The risk

A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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The fix — what to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47N3.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
VolkswagenPassat2017

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V075000 (manufacturer number 47N3). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.