2020 Volkswagen Passat
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Volkswagen Passat is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.
2020 Volkswagen Passat at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2020 Volkswagen Passat recalls 3
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 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
Fix: Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Y8.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AY.
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.
2020 Volkswagen Passat common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2020 Volkswagen Passat MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2020 Volkswagen Passat worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2020 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 ($23,230) with the same model 5 model-years older ($12,919), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2020 Volkswagen Passat trims & engines on record
2020 Volkswagen Passat vehicles on record
2020 Volkswagen Passat SE1VWSA7A35LC023524
2020 Volkswagen Passat SEL1VWCA7A35LC013080
2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line1VWMA7A37LC027096
2020 Volkswagen Passat SE1VWSA7A39LC015992
2020 Volkswagen Passat S1VWAA7A36LC007599
2020 Volkswagen Passat S1VWAA7A30LC013348
2020 Volkswagen Passat SEL1VWCA7A37LC023030
2020 Volkswagen Passat SE1VWWA7A33LC003578
2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line1VWMA7A31LC015977
2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line1VWMA7A30LC014223
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2020 Volkswagen Passat — frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Volkswagen Passat have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 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 2020 Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, air bags, forward collision avoidance.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Volkswagen Passat get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2020 Volkswagen Passat at about 27 mpg combined (23 city / 34 highway).
How much is a 2020 Volkswagen Passat worth?
Comparable 2020 Volkswagen Passat listings run roughly $17,495–$28,995, typically around $23,230 (from 6 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.