Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Real-world fuel consumption
16,168 Volkswagen Passat cars first registered in Europe in 2024 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 (+18%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,147 | 7.3 | 6.6 | +10% |
| Petrol hybrid | 3,177 | 6.4 | 5.5 | +17% |
| Diesel | 11,100 | 6.0 | 5.1 | +18% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 744 | 5.3 | 0.6 | +814% |
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 2024 Volkswagen Passat cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 hybrid (110 kW, 148 hp), 1.5 hybrid (130 kW, 174 hp) and 1.5 petrol (110 kW, 148 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 762 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 130 kW 174 hp | 155 |
| 1.5 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 27 |
| 2.0 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 20 |
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
976 first registered in 2024 are on Dutch roads; 36% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €55,915.
Most common APK defects
- Band onvoldoende profiel2
- Lichtbeeld dimlicht onjuist1
- Drager/bevestigingsmiddel van remvoering raakt trommel/schij1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,201 cars built in 2024 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 7 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
564 of these cars first registered in 2024 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 33,000 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
37 2024 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2024 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 2024 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. |
| 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. |
| 10236486 | Installation of original remote start feature accessory. |
| 10236096 | Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing. |
| 10233280 | Generator Replacement |
| 10231584 | VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)