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Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Wolfsburg2016

Includes:PASS|2.0T Wolfsburg
$6,600
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Where to Find Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Wolfsburg

Location data for all 2016 Volkswagen Passat trims combined

34States

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Volkswagen Passat Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Volkswagen Passat trims

Moderate

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has a moderate safety risk profile with 5 recall campaigns and 105 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

5
Recalls
105
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
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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16V4030002016-06-06
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.

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

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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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20V5610002020-16-09
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

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21V3210002021-05-05
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 105 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Passat. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Fuel/propulsion System10
02Unknown Or Other8
03Engine7
04Air Bags5
05Service Brakes4
105 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Volkswagen Passat trims

23–29mpg combined
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20-25city
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28-36hwy
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$1,500-$1,900/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2016 Volkswagen Passat returns 23–29 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Passat - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Passat - Automatic (AM-S6)
23mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

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

2.0T Wolfsburg Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Wolfsburg

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

The 2.0T Wolfsburg occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Passat range. See how it stacks up on the 2016 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Wolfsburg?

Budget for standard 2.0T Wolfsburg maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2016 has 5 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

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

For the 2.0T Wolfsburg, 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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