2012 Volkswagen Passat
NHTSA has received 664 complaints about the 2012 Volkswagen Passat, and 45% of them involve air bags. After that come electrical system (14%) and fuel system (7%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 664 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 45% of complaints
- Recalls
- 11
- Fuel economy
- 23 to 34 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
NHTSA has received 664 complaints about the 2012 Volkswagen Passat, and 45% of them involve air bags. After that come electrical system (14%) and fuel system (7%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat
Recalls
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is affected by 11 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 34 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 30 city / 40 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Volkswagen Passat earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.