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Passat
Volkswagen Passat: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassMidsize car
Model years (US)2000–2022
New registrations (EU)2000–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Volkswagen Passat (B9)2023–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | CJ5 |
| Production | December 2023 – present |
| Body styles | 5-door estate |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB Evo |
| Engines | Petrol 1.5 L TSI I4 mild hybrid 2.0 L TSI I4 Petrol plug-in hybrid 1.5 L TSI I4 (eHybrid) Diesel 2.0 L TDI I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed DSG (eHybrid) 7-speed DSG |
| Drivetrain | PHEV |
| Battery | 25.7 kWh Li-NMC (eHybrid) |
| Wheelbase | 2,841 mm |
| Length | 4,917 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,506 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,572–1,855 kg |
| Class | Large family car (D) |
| Assembly | Slovakia: Bratislava |
Volkswagen Passat (North America and China)2019–2022
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2019–2022 |
| Model years | 2020–2022 |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group PQ46 |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L TSI I4 2.5 L MPI I5 (Middle East) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,803 mm |
| Length | 4,875 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,487 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Chattanooga, Tennessee (Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant) |
Volkswagen Passat (North America and China)2019–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2019–present |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.4 L EA211 I4 TSI 2.0 L EA888 I4 TSI Gasoline plug-in hybrid 1.4 L EA211 TSI I4 (Passat PHEV GTE) |
| Electric motor | 3-phase permanent magnet synchronous electric motor (Passat PHEV GTE) |
| Transmissions | 7-speed DSG |
| Drivetrain | PHEV (Passat PHEV GTE) |
| Wheelbase | 2,871 mm |
| Length | 4,908 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,469 mm |
| Assembly | China: Nanjing (SAIC-VW) |
Volkswagen Passat (B8)2014–2024
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2014–December 2021 (saloon, Europe) 2014–2023 (estate) 2016–2024 (Magotan) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door estate |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (4motion) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB |
| Engines | Petrol 1.4 L EA211 TSI I4 1.4 L EA211 TSI PHEV I4 1.5 L EA211 EVO TSI I4 1.8 L EA888 TSI I4 2.0 L EA888 TSI I4 Diesel 1.6 L TDI CR I4 2.0 L TDI CR I4 2.0 L BiTDI CR I4 |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous (e-Hybrid) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed DSG dual clutch automatic 7-speed DSG dual clutch automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,786–2,791 mm 2,871 mm (Magotan) |
| Length | 4,767 mm 4,866 mm (Magotan) |
| Width | 1,832 mm |
| Height | 1,456 mm (saloon) 1,477 mm (estate) 1,464 mm (Magotan) |
| Kerb weight | 1,367–1,735 kg |
| Class | Mid-size car (D) |
| Assembly | Germany: Emden, Lower Saxony; Zwickau, Saxony (Zwickau-Mosel Plant) China: Changchun (FAW-VW: Magotan) India: Aurangabad (CKD: 2017–2020) Malaysia: Pekan (HICOM; CKD: 2016–2022) |
| Designer | Walter de Silva |
Volkswagen Passat (North America and China)2011–2021
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2011–December 2021 |
| Model years | 2012–2019 |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group PQ46 |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.4 L TSI I4 1.8 L TSI I4 2.0 L TSI I4 2.5 L MPI I5 3.0 L FSI VR6 3.6 L FSI VR6 Diesel 2.0 L TDI I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 6-speed DSG 7-speed DSG |
| Wheelbase | 2,803 mm |
| Length | 4,870 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,472 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Chattanooga, Tennessee (Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant) China: Nanjing (SAIC-VW) |
| Designer | Oliver Stefani |
Volkswagen Passat (B6)2005–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005–2010 |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon 4-door coupé (Passat CC) |
| Layout | Front engine front-wheel drive or 4motion four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A6 PQ46 |
| Engines | 1.4 L I4 TSI turbo/supercharger (Petrol) 1.6 L I4 MPi (Petrol) 1.6 L I4 FSI (Petrol) 1.8 L I4 TSI (Petrol) 2.0 L I4 FSI 2.0 L I4 TFSI 2.0 L I4 TSI (Petrol, turbo) 3.2 L VR6 FSI (Petrol) 3.6 L VR6 FSI (Petrol) Diesel engines 1.6 L I4 TDI CR (turbo-diesel) 1.9 L I4 TDI PD (Diesel) 2.0 L I4 TDI PD/CR (Diesel) CNG/Petrol 1.4 L I4 TSI EcoFuel |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed Tiptronic automatic 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,709 mm |
| Length | Sedan 2005–2008: 4,780 mm 2009–2010: 4,765 mm Wagon 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm |
| Height | Sedan: 1,473 mm Wagon: 1,516 mm |
| Class | Mid-size car / Large family car (D-segment) |
| Assembly | Germany: Emden Germany: Mosel/Zwickau Russia: Kaluga India: Aurangabad (Volkswagen India) Angola: Luanda (VW/Ancar) Ukraine: Solomonovo (Eurocar) China: Changchun (FAW-VW, Magotan only) Thailand: Bangkok (Yontrakit Group) |
| Designer | Robert Lešnik |
Volkswagen Passat (B6)2005–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005–2010 |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon 4-door coupé (Passat CC) |
| Layout | Front engine front-wheel drive or 4motion four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A6 PQ46 |
| Engines | 1.4 L I4 TSI turbo/supercharger (Petrol) 1.6 L I4 MPi (Petrol) 1.6 L I4 FSI (Petrol) 1.8 L I4 TSI (Petrol) 2.0 L I4 FSI 2.0 L I4 TFSI 2.0 L I4 TSI (Petrol, turbo) 3.2 L VR6 FSI (Petrol) 3.6 L VR6 FSI (Petrol) Diesel engines 1.6 L I4 TDI CR (turbo-diesel) 1.9 L I4 TDI PD (Diesel) 2.0 L I4 TDI PD/CR (Diesel) CNG/Petrol 1.4 L I4 TSI EcoFuel |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed Tiptronic automatic 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,709 mm |
| Length | Sedan 2005–2008: 4,780 mm 2009–2010: 4,765 mm Wagon 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm |
| Height | Sedan: 1,473 mm Wagon: 1,516 mm |
| Class | Mid-size car / Large family car (D-segment) |
| Assembly | Germany: Emden Germany: Mosel/Zwickau Russia: Kaluga India: Aurangabad (Volkswagen India) Angola: Luanda (VW/Ancar) Ukraine: Solomonovo (Eurocar) China: Changchun (FAW-VW, Magotan only) Thailand: Bangkok (Yontrakit Group) |
| Designer | Robert Lešnik |
Volkswagen Passat (B5)1996–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996–2005 1999–2005 (China) |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon/sedan 5-door estate/wagon |
| Layout | Longitudinal Front engine front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group B5 |
| Engines | Petrol engines 1.6 L EA827 I4 1.8 L EA113 I4 1.8 L EA113 I4 1.8 L EA113 turbo I4 2.0 L EA827 I4 2.0 L ALT 20v I4 2.3 L AGZ/AZX 20v VR5 2.8 L ACK/AGE/AHA/ALG/AMX/APR/AQD/ATQ/ATX/BBG 30v V6 4.0 L BDN 32v W8 Diesel engines 1.9 L AHU/AHH TDI PD I4 1.9 L AFN/AVB/AWX/AVF/AJM/ATJ TDI I4 2.0 L BGW/BHW TDI PD DPF I4 2.5 L AFB/AKN/BDG/BDH/BAU TDI V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed ZF 5HP19 Tiptronic automatic 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,703 mm 2,804 mm (LWB) |
| Length | 4,676 mm (B5 saloon) 4,669 mm (B5 estate) 4,704 mm (B5.5 saloon) 4,681 mm (B5.5 estate) 4,788 mm (LWB) |
| Width | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,460–1,463 mm (saloon) 1,488–1,496 mm (estate) |
| Class | Mid-size car / Large family car (D) |
| Assembly | Germany: Emden Germany: Mosel/Zwickau Poland: Poznań Slovakia: Bratislava Ukraine: Solomonovo (Eurocar) China: Anting (Shanghai Volkswagen) Thailand: Bangkok |
| Designer | Hartmut Warkuss |
Volkswagen Passat (B2)1981–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1981–1988 1983–1985 (China; CKD) 1985–2013 (China; full production) |
| Body styles | 2-door saloon/sedan (Latin America) 3/5-door fastback/hatchback 4-door saloon/sedan (Santana) 5-door estate/wagon |
| Layout | Longitudinal front engine front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group B2 |
| Engines | Petrol engines 1.3 L I4 1.5 L I4 1.6 L I4 1.7 L I4 (1982–83 Quantum) 1.8 L I4 1.9 L I5 2.0 L I4 (Latin America) 2.1 L I5 2.2 L I5 Diesel engines 1.6 L I4 1.6 L TD I4 |
| Transmissions | 4/5-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
| Length | 3/5d: 4,435 mm Variant: 4,540 mm Santana: 4,545 mm |
| Width | 1,685 mm Santana: 1,695 mm facelifted Santana: 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,385 mm Santana: 1,400 mm 1,392 mm (GL) 1,473 mm (GL Syncro) facelifted Santana: 1,427 mm |
| Class | Mid-size car / Large family car (D) |
| Assembly | Germany: Emden Belgium: Brussels Spain: Barcelona, Zona Franca Brazil: São Bernardo do Campo Mexico: Puebla China: Shanghai Japan: Zama (Nissan) South Africa: Uitenhage |
| Designer | Luca Rezzonico |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2022 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2016–2018 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2017 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2015 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2013–2015 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2012–2014 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2014 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2006–2008, 2012 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006–2010 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| +12 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010, 2012, 2018–2022 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 6.9–10.7 L/100 km | 7.8–12.4 L/100 km | 5.9–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2013–2018 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2014–2017 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km | 6.5–6.9 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005, 2014–2015 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.4–10.2 L/100 km | 9.8–12.4 L/100 km | 6.7–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2013–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 6.9–7.1 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km |
| 2006–2008, 2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 6.9–9.8 L/100 km | 7.8–11.8 L/100 km | 5.6–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2012–2014 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| 2012–2014 | 2.5 L, 5 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| 2006–2008, 2012 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2006–2008 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2004–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km |
| +7 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1498 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1572–1573 kg | 122–129 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2025 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 90 kW (122 PS) | 1555–1672 kg | 127–131 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2014–2025 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1503–1599 kg | 127–144 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2018–2024 | Petrol | 1498 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1433–1479 kg | 141–158 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2024 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 147 kW (200 PS) | 1586–1719 kg | 144–162 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2023 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1395 cm³ | 115 kW (156 PS) | 1753–1760 kg | 27–34 g/km (WLTP) | 56–68 km · 152–169 Wh/km |
| 2015–2020 | Diesel | 1598 cm³ | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1444–1529 kg | 146–158 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2020 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 1581–1710 kg | 149–172 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2014–2020 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 176 kW (239 PS) | 1721–1776 kg | 193–204 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol | 1395 cm³ | 92 kW (125 PS) | 1367–1441 kg | 173–177 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2014–2018 | Petrol | 1395 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1387–1453 kg | 185–197 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol | 1798 cm³ | 132 kW (179 PS) | 1468–1505 kg | 201–206 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol-electric | 1395 cm³ | 115 kW (156 PS) | 1735 kg | 0 g/km (WLTP) | 124–139 Wh/km |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 1598 cm³ | 77 kW (105 PS) | 1499–1547 kg | 113–116 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2013–2015 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 130 kW (177 PS) | 1558–1726 kg | 123–155 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 1390 cm³ | 90 kW (122 PS) | 1451–1507 kg | 138–149 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2014 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 103 kW (140 PS) | 1560–1601 kg | 120–135 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2014 | Natural gas (CNG) | 1390 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1626–1647 kg | 119–161 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 125 kW (170 PS) | 1594–1725 kg | 123–155 g/km (NEDC) | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car, Midsize estate, Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2010, 2012–2022 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement | 1.8–4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 5, 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Automated manual, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium), Diesel |
| Configurations listed | 134 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 311–1,104 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,690–2,888 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol plug-in hybrid, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,395–1,968 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 77–176 kW (105–239 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,387–1,776 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,711–2,789 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2022 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 1627 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Engine and cooling | 1342 | 2002, 2003, 2006 |
| Electrical system | 1023 | 2002, 2003, 2012 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 932 | 2002, 2003, 2013 |
| Brakes | 603 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Steering | 436 | 2006, 2012, 2013 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 402 | 2004, 2006, 2014 |
| Lights | 270 | 2002, 2003, 2013 |
| Visibility and wipers | 231 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Body and structure | 212 | 2002, 2003, 2013 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2020, 2022: 6422 complaints, 203 with a crash and 266 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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