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2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 54 on record.

2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant — representative photo
Representative photo

2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant at a glance

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No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

About the Volkswagen Passat Variant

The Volkswagen Passat is a nameplate of large family cars (D-segment) manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen since 1973 and also marketed variously as the Dasher, Santana, Quantum, Magotan, Corsar and Carat — in saloon, estate, and hatchback body styles. With sales of 34 million units worldwide, the Passat is the fourth best-selling automobile of all time.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant vehicles on record

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat Variant. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.