2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE
All photo credits
- Photo: 2020 Volkswagen Passat (NMS II), front 8.29.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 Volkswagen Passat Highline in Pure White, Front Right, 04-24-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Passat NMS II 1X7A6158 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Volkswagen Passat (NMS II), rear 8.29.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 Volkswagen Passat Highline in Pure White, Rear Right, 04-24-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SE is a 174-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,295 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 174 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque at 1500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,295 |
| MSRP with Destination | $27,190 |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L DOHC 16-valve turbocharged TSI inline-4 (EA888) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection (TSI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.7 % risk) |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Volkswagen PASSAT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 16, 2020 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Consequence: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.
NHTSA campaign 20V561000
May 22, 2019 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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."
Consequence: Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign 19V389000
Aug 15, 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.
Consequence: The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46H6.
NHTSA campaign 18V536000
Jun 1, 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Park it
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
NHTSA campaign 18V369000
46 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Volkswagen PASSAT
Owner Complaints
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Volkswagen PASSAT (5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
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 2018 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.