2017 Volkswagen Passat
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Volkswagen Passat is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 36 on record.
2017 Volkswagen Passat at a glance
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2017 Volkswagen Passat recalls 7
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor …
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of …
Fix: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if n…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation…
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47N3.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2017 Volkswagen Passat common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2017 Volkswagen Passat MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2017 Volkswagen Passat worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2017 Volkswagen Passat costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($14,692) with the same model 5 model-years older ($11,546), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2017 Volkswagen Passat trims & engines on record
2017 Volkswagen Passat vehicles on record
2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium1VWCT7A35HC050471
2017 Volkswagen Passat S1VWAT7A32HC070233
2017 Volkswagen Passat S1VWAT7A33HC012048
2017 Volkswagen Passat S1VWAT7A36HC004459
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line1VWDT7A36HC043419
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line1VWDT7A32HC045278
2017 Volkswagen Passat S1VWAT7A3XHC051879
2017 Volkswagen Passat S1VWAT7A34HC011961
2017 Volkswagen Passat SE1VWBT7A31HC012392
2017 Volkswagen Passat S1VWAT7A3XHC046939
2017 Volkswagen Passat S1VWAT7A34HC048718
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line1VWDT7A37HC079281
2017 Volkswagen Passat SE1VWBT7A35HC021645
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line1VWDT7A36HC003602
2017 Volkswagen Passat SE1VWBT7A36HC050264
2017 Volkswagen Passat SE1VWBT7A39HC002161
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line1VWDT7A3XHC037655
2017 Volkswagen Passat SE1VWGT7A31HC081671
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line1VWDT7A38HC077538
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line1VWDT7A30HC048115
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line1VWDT7A38HC072730
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line1VWDT7A38HC040988
2017 Volkswagen Passat S1VWAT7A35HC065799
2017 Volkswagen Passat SE1VWBT7A30HC084152
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2017 Volkswagen Passat — frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Volkswagen Passat have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, air bags, steering.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Volkswagen Passat get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Volkswagen Passat at about 25 mpg combined (22 city / 31 highway).
How much is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat worth?
Comparable 2017 Volkswagen Passat listings run roughly $11,500–$16,995, typically around $14,692 (from 28 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.