2017 Volkswagen Passat
NHTSA has received 177 complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Passat, and 16% of them involve air bags. After that come forward collision avoidance (11%) and electrical system (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 177 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 16% of complaints
- Recalls
- 7
- Fuel economy
- 23 to 27 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 177 complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Passat, and 16% of them involve air bags. After that come forward collision avoidance (11%) and electrical system (10%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat
Recalls
The 2017 Volkswagen Passat is affected by 7 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 27 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 23 city / 34 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2017 Volkswagen Passat earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.