2017
Volkswagen
Passat
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280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Horsepower
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
280 hp
Horsepower
258 ft-lb
Torque
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
6-Speed
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency8.5 - 11.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity70.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
5
Seating
430 L
Cargo
1,080 mm
Front Legroom
993 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Seating
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Seat Memory
Lumbar Support
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Bluetooth
Navigation System
Satellite Radio
AM/FM Stereo
Steering Controls
Backup Camera
Adaptive Cruise
Lane Keeping
Blind Spot Monitor
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Brake Assist
Monitoring
Tire Pressure Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Cross Traffic Alert
Security
Security System
Child Safety Locks
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
15 ft11.9"
4.87m
Width
6 ft0.2"
1.83m
Height
4 ft10.5"
1.49m
Wheelbase
9 ft2.4"
2.8m
Gallery
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Colors
Express yourself.
Pure White
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Reef Blue Metallic
#243551
Reflex Silver Metallic
#D8D8D8
Deep Black Pearl
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Platinum Grey Metallic
#686C6F
Titanium Beige
#F4DDBB
Fortana Red
#781B23
Urano Gray Metallic
#626262
Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
104 complaints reported to NHTSA
104
Total Reports
8
Crashes
3
Injuries
1
Fires
Most Common Issues
AIR BAGS
28
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17
STEERING
16
SERVICE BRAKES
16
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
14
Recent Reports
ODI #11698579
Nov 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power, with the check engine warning light and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred, causing the vehicle to intermittently start and stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure could be related to an electrical malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 355,000.
Incident: Nov 10, 2025VIN: 1VWDT7A30HC***
ODI #11692933
Oct 12, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
began smelling fuel in the cockpit about 2 months ago but thought not much about why until it kept getting stronger. Looked under the car a saw fuel dripping in front of rear passenger wheel and directly under tank.
Incident: Sep 28, 2025VIN: 1VWGT7A37HC***
ODI #11682870
Aug 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel pump control module over heated and burned
Incident: Aug 24, 2025VIN: 1VWDT7A3XHC***
ODI #11662117
May 20, 2025
AIR BAGSVEHICLE SPEED CONTROLUNKNOWN OR OTHER
While backing into a parking spot there was a crunching sound in the steering column. Following this noise the air bag light came on and all steering wheel control buttons nonfunctional including the horn. I reached out to a Volkswagen dealer as I had seen recalls for the clockspring, I was told my vehicle was not included in the recall. This is a 2017 Passat and had approximately 130,000 miles when this occurred. The closest dealer is over 2 hours away, and the service department is only open Monday-Friday.
Incident: Jan 3, 2024VIN: 1VWBT7A36HC***
ODI #11655558
Apr 18, 2025
STEERINGELECTRICAL SYSTEMAIR BAGS
Today, as my wife was driving home, she heard a "crunch" noise while making a turn. Afterwards, the Airbag light came on, and her steering wheel botton functions are not working, including her car horn. This all relates to the clockspring. This will be the third time we have had the clockspring replaced. This is extremely inconvenient, as the dealership is an hour away. The original clockspring didn't break until October 2023. The second broke and replaced in August of 2024. Now, we are scheduling to have the clockspring replaced again, 6 months later. I am unsure why the part is so unreliable. Whomever manufactures the part needs to do a FAR better job. This was our first new car, and now we regret the purchase due to this headache.
Incident: Apr 18, 2025VIN: 1VWAT7A33HC***
ODI #11617862
Oct 3, 2024
TIRES
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Passat equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: T1XX, Tire Size: 235/45/R18, DOT Number: B9ELT1XX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in a parking lot, the contact became aware that the rear passenger’s side tire had three cracks approximately 3 inches in length on the side wall near the rim. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer for inspection, and the tire dealer informed the contact that there was no issue with the integrity of the tire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 123,393. The tire failure mileage was 30,000.
Incident: Oct 1, 2024VIN: 1VWGT7A34HC***
ODI #11604563
Jul 25, 2024
AIR BAGSVEHICLE SPEED CONTROLUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Clock spring on vehicle has failed. This is a known issue with many VW vehicles, but I have been told my vehicle is not on the extended warranty program. 2017 VW Passat - approximately 150,000 miles. This eliminates all steering wheel controls, horn, cruise control, and air bags.
Incident: Jun 1, 2024VIN: 1VWBT7A36HC***
ODI #11589895
May 21, 2024
POWER TRAINUNKNOWN OR OTHERENGINE
On 6 separate occasions while operating my vehicle it randomly stops running. The first two were at 40 mph and I was told it was a battery issue. It happened twice less than 4 days after the battery was replaced, once at 25 mph and once at 15 mph. I then had the fuel pump replaced. Less than 4 days later it happened twice again. Once at 10 mph and another time at 45 mph.
Incident: May 5, 2024VIN: 1VWBT7A32HC***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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