2021 Volkswagen Passat
5/5
Overall rating (best variant)
Safety ratings
2021 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD Early Release
5/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 4★Frontal, passenger: 4★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 10.7%
- Lane departure warningOptional
- Forward collision warningStandard
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2021 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD Later Release
4/5Overall
3/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 3★Frontal, passenger: 3★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 10.7%
- Lane departure warningOptional
- Forward collision warningStandard
- Electronic stability controlStandard
Crash test videos & photos
No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.
Recalls (1)
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSCampaign 21V812000 · 15/10/2021
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Risk: The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.
Owner complaints
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