2019 Volkswagen Passat
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Volkswagen Passat is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2019 Volkswagen Passat at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2019 Volkswagen Passat recalls 1
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.
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.
2019 Volkswagen Passat common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2019 Volkswagen Passat MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2019 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. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2019 Volkswagen Passat trims & engines on record
2019 Volkswagen Passat vehicles on record
Other Volkswagen Passat model years
2019 Volkswagen Passat — frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Volkswagen Passat have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 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 2019 Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, service brakes, engine.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Volkswagen Passat get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2019 Volkswagen Passat at about 29 mpg combined (25 city / 36 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.