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2019 Volkswagen Passat
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 29 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2019 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 | 302 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
18 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2019 Volkswagen Passat?
EPA figures for the 2019 Volkswagen Passat reach 29 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2019 Volkswagen Passat?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2019 Volkswagen Passat. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Passat?
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA for the 2019 Volkswagen Passat, most often about: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2019 Volkswagen Passat?
NHTSA gave the 2019 Volkswagen Passat (2019 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.