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2021 Volkswagen Passat

NHTSA has received 28 complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen Passat, and 18% of them involve brakes. After that come lane departure (18%) and air bags (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
28 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Brakes 18% of complaints
Recalls
1
Fuel economy
28 MPG combined
Safety rating
4 to 5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

NHTSA has received 28 complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen Passat, and 18% of them involve brakes. After that come lane departure (18%) and air bags (11%).

  • Brakes 18%
  • Lane departure 18%
  • Air bags 11%
  • Electrical system 11%
  • Steering 11%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat

Recalls

The 2021 Volkswagen Passat is affected by 1 safety recall campaign in NHTSA's records.

All 1 recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat

Fuel economy

The EPA rates the 2021 Volkswagen Passat at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 36 highway).

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2021 Volkswagen Passat earned an overall rating of 4 to 5 out of 5 stars, depending on the version.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Passat