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2010 Volkswagen Passat Komfort Sedan

The 2010 Volkswagen Passat Komfort Sedan is a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 sedan with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $27,195 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 200 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 207 lb-ft of torque at 1800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$27,195 ($40,524 *)
MSRP with Destination$27,945 ($41,642 *)
Destination Charge$750
Engine
Engine Type2.0L DOHC 16-valve turbocharged TSI inline-4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower200 hp @ 5,100 rpm
Torque207 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 16-valve
Bore and Stroke82.5 x 92.8
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Injection TypeDirect injection (TSI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded gasoline
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2010 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Volkswagen PASSAT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 6, 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.

NHTSA campaign 18V148000

Aug 16, 2017 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.

NHTSA campaign 17V509000

Feb 10, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

NHTSA campaign 16V078000

Aug 4, 2015 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

Consequence: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.

NHTSA campaign 15V483000

163 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2010 Volkswagen PASSAT

Owner Complaints

163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Volkswagen PASSAT (5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags45
Engine41
Power Train34
Fuel/Propulsion System25
Electrical System21
Steering13
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 14, 2026 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System
“My 2010 Volkswagen CC became completely inoperable because of the active fuel pump control module recall (NHTSA 17V509). The vehicle stalled and nearly caused an accident. The check engine light came…”
Oct 23, 2024 · Steering, Unknown Or Other, Engine
“I purchased a used vehicle but have found out the oxygen sensor is feeding false error codes to the main OBC causing leaks into driver compartment causing engine to stall while auto in motion and most…”
Mar 25, 2024 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine
“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a strong fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure…”
Jan 24, 2024 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to coast to the…”
Aug 2, 2023 · Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System
“Replaced cracked fuel pump 3 times. Electrical problem to fuel pump ; also all were cracked from pressure. Thx !! Dr.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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