2021 Volkswagen Passat
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Volkswagen Passat is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2021 Volkswagen Passat at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2021 Volkswagen Passat recalls 1
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.
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.
2021 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 2021 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.
2021 Volkswagen Passat trims & engines on record
2021 Volkswagen Passat vehicles on record
Other Volkswagen Passat model years
2021 Volkswagen Passat — frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Volkswagen Passat have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Volkswagen Passat get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2021 Volkswagen Passat at about 28 mpg combined (24 city / 36 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.