Has the Passat A-pillar issue been resolved?

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VanJayden
07/30/25 10:14am
Volkswagen Passat's A-pillar issue has not been resolved yet, and SAIC Volkswagen has not provided any clear response or explanation regarding the 'A-pillar incident' of the Passat. Relevant information about the Passat A-pillar issue: 1. Introduction one: The Passat 'A-pillar incident' has been ongoing for some time, and related public opinion has formed and escalated online. Complaints about the Passat have been increasing, with numerous owners filing complaints about 'failing crash tests' and 'suspected design defects.' At the same time, owners' dissatisfaction has been growing, with most demanding recalls or refunds, but these demands have not been addressed. 2. Introduction two: In response to these issues, SAIC Volkswagen officially responded for the first time on March 13, 2020, stating that all Volkswagen brand products are developed according to China's C-NCAP five-star evaluation standards. Regarding the poor performance in a specific sub-item evaluation, technical analysis was initiated immediately, but no remedial actions have been taken to resolve the issue.
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