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US recalls (1)
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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 and remedy
Risk: The bolts may loosen and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 (18)
Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volkswagen Passat (1 crashes, 1 fires reported). Among 33 model years of this model, it ranks #29 for the most complaints (median 146).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Lane departure | 5 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Air bags | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Volkswagen Passat.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD Early Release | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD Later Release | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Volkswagen Passat version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Passat 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 36 | 28 | $2,400 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.