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2021 Volkswagen Passat
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD Later Release.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 36 | 28 | 314 |
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 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
28 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2021 Volkswagen Passat?
EPA figures for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Volkswagen Passat?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 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 2021 Volkswagen Passat?
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat, most often about: Lane Departure, Service Brakes, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Volkswagen Passat?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Volkswagen Passat (2021 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD Later Release) an overall 4-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.