Trim Report

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T2012

Includes:PASS|2.0T
$2,290
Starting From
46
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 46 active dealer listings as of

Min $2,290
Max $23,718
From $2,290
Fresh
Safety

9 recalls documented. Verify all are completed before signing

2.0T Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,500
$2K–$10K
86 listings138,372 avg miles
1.8T
From$850
12 listings|$850–$14K
1.8T Limited Edition
From$2,500
54 listings|$3K–$30K
1.8T R-Line
From$5,999
86 listings|$6K–$29K
1.8T S
From$1,500
107 listings|$2K–$30K
1.8T SE
From$800
219 listings|$800–$100K
1.8T SEL Premium
From$3,490
37 listings|$3K–$19K
1.8T Sport
From$7,595
10 listings|$8K–$15K
1.8T Wolfsburg Edition
From$2,275
50 listings|$2K–$30K
2.0T
From$2,290
46 listings|$2K–$24K
2.0T R-Line
From$7,995
139 listings|$8K–$30K
2.0T S
From$5,499
43 listings|$5K–$20K
2.0T SE
From$1,850
259 listings|$2K–$22K
2.0T SE R-Line
From$8,800
8 listings|$9K–$17K
2.0T SEL
From$9,515
35 listings|$10K–$22K
2.0T SEL Premium
From$10,995
13 listings|$11K–$24K
2.0T Wolfsburg
From$6,600
45 listings|$7K–$20K
2.5 S
From$750
55 listings|$750–$20K
2.5 SE
From$1,500
125 listings|$2K–$30K
2.5 SEL
From$4,845
9 listings|$5K–$11K
2.5 SEL Premium
From$5,500
10 listings|$6K–$13K
3.6
From$4,623
14 listings|$5K–$19K
3.6 SEL Premium
From$1,500
18 listings|$2K–$15K
GL
From$3,500
5 listings|$4K–$5K
GLS
From$500
18 listings|$500–$9K
GLX
From$2,495
11 listings|$2K–$10K
GT
From$12,995
3 listings|$13K–$16K
Komfort
From$3,000
15 listings|$3K–$8K
TDI SE
From$1,200
90 listings|$1K–$15K
TDI SEL Premium
From$3,000
74 listings|$3K–$15K
VR6
From$1,995
8 listings|$2K–$9K
Value Edition
From$2,700
3 listings|$3K–$7K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$5,980
5 listings|$6K–$10K

2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Location data for all 2012 Volkswagen Passat trims combined

34States

Florida has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Volkswagen Passat Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Volkswagen Passat trims

Elevated

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat has a elevated safety risk profile with 9 recall campaigns and 480 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

9
Recalls
480
Complaints
13
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
19V8620002019-04-12
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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16V0780002016-10-02
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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18V1480002018-06-03
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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19V3890002019-22-05
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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."

Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

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17V3090002017-11-05
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and Direct-Shift Transmissions (DSG). The vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially resulting in a grease leak.

If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF), it could increase the risk of fire.

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14V1250002014-17-03
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Passat vehicles manufactured January 2011 through November 2012. In the affected vehicles, the low beam headlight bulb may become loose and lose electrical contact.

A loss of low beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

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16V1710002016-24-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passat vehicles equipped with TDI engines. Due to improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underbody sensor, water may enter and corrode the electrical connectors of the sensor, causing an electrical short.

An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

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12V1460002012-05-04
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PASSAT VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 1, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY, THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DIESEL FUEL FILTER ELEMENT THAT MAY NOT SEAL CORRECTLY.

OVER TIME, OR AFTER CERTAIN DRIVING DISTANCES, THESE VEHICLES ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE.

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24V8340002024-30-10
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 480 owners have filed complaints about the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. AIR BAGS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags219
02Electrical System25
03Electrical System,air Bags24
04Fuel/propulsion System17
05Steering,air Bags16
480 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Volkswagen Passat trims

23–34mpg combined
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20-30city
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28-40hwy
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$1,650-$2,500/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 2012 Volkswagen Passat returns 23–34 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Passat - Automatic (S6)
34mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
30 city40 hwy~$1,650/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat - Manual 5-spd
26mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat - Automatic (S6)
25mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2.0T Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

How does the 2.0T compare to other Volkswagen Passat trims?

The 2.0T occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Passat range. See how it stacks up on the 2012 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T?

Maintenance costs for the 2.0T align with the broader Volkswagen Passat ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2012 model year has 9 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is air bags. Check the 2012 Volkswagen Passat page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Passat 2.0T?

For the 2.0T, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volkswagen Passat buyer's guide.

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