2017 Volkswagen Passat

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VW is adding more Beetles to the list of vehicles affected by the massive Takata airbag recall, as well as some examples of its Passat sedan and wagon.

Approximately 662,100 model-year 2012-20 Volkswagen Passat sedans and model-year 2018-19 Atlas SUVs are being recalled for block caps on headlights.

Approximately 1,000 2017 Volkswagen Passat sedans are being recalled for a brake line connection leak.