Volkswagen Passat Recall R/2016/025: Braking Performance May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Feb 2016
- Launched
- 11,589
- vehicles in the UK
- 97BP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Passat vehicles built between 1 September 2014 and 31 May 2015. The central wiring harness may not have been correctly connected to the central electrics unit. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles Check wiring connection and if necessary secure connection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The central wiring harness may not have been correctly connected to the central electrics unit. If the connector comes loose it can affect certain electrical components including braking assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: The central wiring harness may not have been correctly connected to the central electrics unit. If the connector comes loose it can affect certain electrical components including braking assistance. Remedy: On affected vehicles Check wiring connection and if necessary secure connection.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking performance may be affected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles Check wiring connection and if necessary secure connection.
Are You Affected?
Passat built between 1 September 2014 and 31 May 2015 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 11,589 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 97BP or the DVSA reference R/2016/025. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2016/014 on 5 Feb 2016, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2016/040 on 11 Mar 2016, for bonded windows and/or fastening rails may detach. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/025, launched 18 February 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.