2018 Volkswagen Passat
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Volkswagen Passat is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 27 on record.
2018 Volkswagen Passat at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2018 Volkswagen Passat recalls 4
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 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Fix: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may conta…
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 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.
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.
2018 Volkswagen Passat common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2018 Volkswagen Passat MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2018 Volkswagen Passat worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 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 ($19,781) with the same model 5 model-years older ($12,519), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2018 Volkswagen Passat trims & engines on record
2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles on record
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE, SE w/ Technology1VWBA7A3XJC023743
2018 Volkswagen Passat GT1VWJM7A30JC037556
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE, SE w/ Technology1VWBA7A32JC044456
2018 Volkswagen Passat GT1VWJM7A31JC036402
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE, SE w/ Technology1VWBA7A38JC015608
2018 Volkswagen Passat S, R-Line1VWAA7A32JC018659
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE, SE w/ Technology1VWBA7A35JC050624
2018 Volkswagen Passat S, R-Line1VWAA7A36JC030328
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE, SE w/ Technology1VWBA7A30JC016624
2018 Volkswagen Passat S, R-Line1VWAA7A37JC018981
2018 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium1VWCA7A34JC025489
2018 Volkswagen Passat S, R-Line1VWAA7A39JC022367
2018 Volkswagen Passat S, R-Line1VWAA7A37JC036042
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE, SE w/ Technology1VWBA7A38JC022560
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE, SE w/ Technology1VWBA7A32JC005379
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE, SE w/ Technology1VWBA7A37JC011534
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE, SE w/ Technology1VWBA7A39JC046740
2018 Volkswagen Passat S, R-Line1VWAA7A37JC017071
2018 Volkswagen Passat GT1VWJM7A34JC039682
2018 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium1VWCM7A35JC013536
2018 Volkswagen Passat S, R-Line1VWAA7A39JC014253
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE, SE w/ Technology1VWBA7A30JC029857
2018 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium1VWCA7A39JC008185
2018 Volkswagen Passat SE, SE w/ Technology1VWBA7A30JC036162
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2018 Volkswagen Passat — frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Volkswagen Passat have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Volkswagen Passat get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Volkswagen Passat at about 26 mpg combined (22 city / 32 highway).
How much is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat worth?
Comparable 2018 Volkswagen Passat listings run roughly $15,995–$24,991, typically around $19,781 (from 24 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.