Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Real-world fuel consumption
39,187 Volkswagen Passat cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions use 6.0 l/100 km on the road against 5.1 in the WLTP test (+19%).
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,482 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Diesel | 31,491 | 6.0 | 5.1 | +19% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 2,032 | 5.8 | 1.2 | +379% |
| Diesel van | 182 | 7.4 | 5.1 | +46% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 Volkswagen Passat cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 petrol (110 kW, 148 hp), 1.4 hybrid (115 kW, 154 hp) and 2.0 diesel (110 kW, 148 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 590 |
| 1.4 hybrid | 115 kW 154 hp | 287 |
| 2.0 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 64 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
957 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 34% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €53,124.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde36
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld12
- Band onvoldoende profiel9
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm6
- Remschijf ernstig gecorrodeerd4
- Band beschadigd4
- Mistlicht voor onjuist afgesteld3
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,528 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 3 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
465 of these cars first registered in 2023 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 91,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
52 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 2% arrived as used imports, 98% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2023 Volkswagen Passat.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volkswagen told its dealers about the 2023 Volkswagen Passat: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10253262 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10251674 | Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) updated to adjust Flush machine filter pricing. |
| 10250798 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10249418 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10249414 | A/C Compressor leak diagnosis |
| 10249138 | Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement. |
| 10249136 | Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns |
| 10247535 | Paint inspection during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) |
| 10245617 | Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number |
| 10245607 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10244545 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10241689 | Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections |
| 10241177 | Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards |
| 10239659 | Brake Disc (rotor) instruction for resurfacing following Volkswagen Warranty Policy & Procedure Manual. |
| 10239657 | How to handle Brake noise or Pulsation during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) |
| 10239655 | Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger |
| 10239654 | Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw |
| 10239653 | Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
| 10239637 | Brake repair or replacement instruction. |
| 10237427 | Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
| 10237425 | Handling instruction for accessory pack components during perfect delivery inspection (PDI). |
| 10236610 | Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years. |
| 10236553 | This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for interim AdBlue refills under the Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance plans for Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Diesel Engines. |
| 10236549 | Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer |
| 10236548 | Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)