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2015 Volkswagen Passat

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat is a midsize car, rated at 28 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for this model year.

2015 Volkswagen Passat
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Combined MPG
28
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$27,000
Recalls
7

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Model year2015
Vehicle classMidsize Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1.8 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG24
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG28
CO₂ tailpipe315 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2200

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Passat23 MPG combined
Passat33 MPG combined
Passat28 MPG combined
Passat28 MPG combined
Passat34 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City24 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined28 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Passat28 MPG
Class average36.9 MPG

About 24% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$475/mo
Amount financed
$24,300
Total interest
$4,227
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5-year fuel cost
$7,179

$1,436/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG28
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (7)

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE19V014000 · 2019-01-11

    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.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS19V389000 · 2019-05-22

    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."

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE15V705000 · 2015-10-26

    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.

    Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

  • SEATS14V670000 · 2014-10-24

    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.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the assembly of the seatback recliner retaining bracket, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F1.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS15V373000 · 2015-06-15

    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.

    Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the brake line fitting, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47M3.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL15V028000 · 2015-01-23

    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.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails with new parts, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BL. Note: This recall expands and supersedes recall 14V-809 (Volkswagen recall number 24Bi) and only affects vehicles not previously repaired under that campaign.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE19V862000 · 2019-12-04

    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.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat is EPA-rated at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 35 highway).

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Passat reliable?

NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2015 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Volkswagen Passat?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2015 Volkswagen Passat costs roughly $1,436 per year to fuel, or about $7,179 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2015 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC