2013 Volkswagen Passat

$750
from
167
listings
$750–$30K
price range
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Low$750
High$29,995
From$750
Avg Mileage117,515 mi
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Sourced from 167 active dealer listings as of

Safety

8 recall campaigns to check. See the safety breakdown below

2013 Volkswagen Passat Trims

All Trims Combined
From$750
$750–$30K
167 listings117,515 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

2013 Volkswagen Passat Pricing

Price Trend

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$1K$3K$4K$6K$7KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$2,800
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Volkswagen Passat Safety & Reliability

High Concern

With 8 recalls and 746 complaints, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

8
Recalls
746
Complaints
29
Crashes
4
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.

View at NHTSA
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.

View at NHTSA
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.

View at NHTSA
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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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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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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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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

The 2013 Volkswagen Passat's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 746 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags289
02Unknown Or Other42
03Engine36
04Exterior Lighting36
05Fuel/propulsion System30
746 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

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

Fuel economy for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat ranges from 23 to 34 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Passat - Automatic (AM-S6)
34mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
30 city40 hwy~$1,650/yr8/10 Clean
Passat - Manual 5-spd
26mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr7/10 Clean
Passat - Automatic (S6)
25mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average
Passat - Automatic (AM-S6)
23mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$2,500/yr6/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2013 Volkswagen Passat

34States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

Buying a 2013 Volkswagen Passat?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Passat a good car to buy?

The 2013 Volkswagen Passat has its strengths and its watch-outs. 8 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report air bags as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Volkswagen Passat?

There are 8 documented recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat?

You'll get between 23 and 34 MPG combined from the 2013 Volkswagen Passat, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Passat?

Out of 746 owner complaints, air bags issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2013 compare to other Volkswagen Passat years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Volkswagen Passat model years. Visit the Volkswagen Passat buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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