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2015 Volkswagen Passat Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat, 9% of its 243 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls in NHTSA data, with a median failure mileage of 45,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
21
9% of 243
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report rear coil springs fracturing or breaking, producing a loud pop, clanking noise, or vibration felt through the cabin, sometimes with the car leaning to one side.
  • Several owners describe tires developing sidewall cracking, peeling, thin sidewalls, or bubbles that led to blowouts at highway speeds.
  • Some report excessive or uneven inside front tire wear tied to a lack of camber adjustment, causing tires to wear out well before expected.
  • Owners describe steering wheel vibration at highway speeds (around 70 mph) that persisted after tire rebalancing or dealer attempts to fix it.
  • A few complaints mention aftermarket shocks and struts making the ride unusually hard, bouncy, or wavy after installation.

When 2015 Volkswagen Passat suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 17, 2016, latest Sep 12, 2023.

2015 Volkswagen Passat suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2016Jun 2018Jul 2019Jun 2020Aug 2021Sep 2022
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Sep 2023; peak May 2019 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Passat model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20104 (2%)
  2. 20112 (13%)
  3. 20124 (1%)
  4. 201326 (3%)
  5. 201415 (3%)
  6. 201521 (9%)
  7. 20163 (3%)
  8. 20178 (7%)
  9. 20184 (9%)
  10. 20190 (0%)
  11. 20202 (11%)
  12. 20211 (6%)
  13. 20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2015 Volkswagen Passat have?
NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this category for the 2015 Passat, which is 9% of the 243 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or coil spring issues on the 2015 Volkswagen Passat?
No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this complaint category for the 2015 Passat, even though several owners reported broken rear coil springs.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 45,000 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 10,000 miles and others past 60,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the 21 suspension, wheel, and tire complaints for the 2015 Passat.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.