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2020 Volkswagen Passat

NHTSA has received 31 complaints about the 2020 Volkswagen Passat, and 16% of them involve engine. After that come air bags (13%) and forward collision avoidance (13%).

At a glance

Complaints
31 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 16% of complaints
Recalls
3
Fuel economy
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 31 complaints about the 2020 Volkswagen Passat, and 16% of them involve engine. After that come air bags (13%) and forward collision avoidance (13%).

  • Engine 16%
  • Air bags 13%
  • Forward collision avoidance 13%
  • Electrical system 10%
  • Brakes 6%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2020 Volkswagen Passat

Recalls

The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 3 recall campaigns for the 2020 Volkswagen Passat

Fuel economy

The EPA rates the 2020 Volkswagen Passat at 27 MPG combined (23 city / 34 highway).

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2020 Volkswagen Passat earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Passat