2015 Volkswagen Passat

$2,275
from
163
listings
$2K–$30K
price range
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Low$2,275
High$29,995
From$2,275
Avg Mileage115,491 mi
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Sourced from 163 active dealer listings as of

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7 recalls documented. Verify all are completed before signing

2015 Volkswagen Passat Trims

All Trims Combined
From$2,275
$2K–$30K
163 listings115,491 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

2015 Volkswagen Passat Pricing

Price Trend

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Volkswagen Passat Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat's elevated safety profile includes 7 recall campaigns and 242 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

7
Recalls
242
Complaints
11
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
15V7050002015-26-10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

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15V0280002015-23-01
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20, 2014, and 2014-2015 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles manufactured March 31, 2014, to November 27, 2014. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

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19V0140002019-11-01
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder 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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14V6700002014-24-10
SEATS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Jetta and Passat vehicles manufactured September 23, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with manual front seatback recliners. In the affected vehicles, the seatback recliner retaining bracket may not engage correctly, resulting in unexpected movement of the seatback.

Unexpected movement of the driver's seatback may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

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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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15V3730002015-15-06
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Passat vehicles manufactured May 18, 2015, to May 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been properly tightened.

If the brake line was not properly tightened, it may leak brake fluid, causing a reduction in braking performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of crash.

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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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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has accumulated 242 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags37
02Engine20
03Unknown Or Other15
04Electrical System,air Bags12
05Suspension10
242 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

23–34mpg combined
·
20-30city
·
28-42hwy
·
$1,550-$2,500/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2015 Volkswagen Passat ranges from 23 to 34 MPG combined. That's a 11 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Passat - Manual 6-spd
34mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
30 city42 hwy~$1,650/yr7/10 Clean
Passat - Automatic (AM-S6)
33mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
29 city40 hwy~$1,700/yr7/10 Clean
Passat - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean
Passat - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean
Passat - Automatic (AM-S6)
23mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2015 Volkswagen Passat

34States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 34 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

2015 Volkswagen Passat Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Passat a good car to buy?

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat has 7 recalls on record. There are 7 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Volkswagen Passat?

NHTSA shows 7 recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat?

Depending on configuration, the 2015 Volkswagen Passat delivers 23–34 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Passat?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat, based on 242 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2015 compare to other Volkswagen Passat years?

The 2015 sits at a specific point in the Volkswagen Passat lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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