2022 Volkswagen Passat Review
Price Estimate: $16,786 - $23,501





+145
Average
7.6
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
While the 2022 Volkswagen Passat lacks personality and style, there's still a lot to like. It's comfortable and spacious. The interior is one of the biggest in the class, and the smooth ride and quiet interior remind you of its German origins. We just wish it was a little more fun to drive — the lackluster powertrain could use more power and refinement.
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2022 Volkswagen Passat Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Final year of production for the VW Passat
- Top-of-the-line Limited Edition trim to commemorate final year
- Base S trim eliminated from lineup
- Part of the fourth Passat generation introduced for 2012
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$136/mo for Passat SE
Passat SE
vs
$164/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Reliability
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #20 out of 28 among Midsize Cars. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Reliability Rating by RepairPal
4 out of 5 stars4/5Above Average
#20 out of 28 among Midsize Cars
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$496/yr
vs. $415/yr
for Average Midsize Car
for Average Midsize Car
Frequency
1.12x/yr
vs. 0.87x/yr
for Average Midsize Car
for Average Midsize Car
Severity
10.6%
vs. 10.2%
for Average Midsize Car
for Average Midsize Car
powered by RepairPal
Recalls
There are no recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen PassatWarranty
4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 7 years / 100,000 miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
- Free maintenance Warranty
- 2 years / 20,000 miles
Volkswagen Passat Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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Roomy and Comfy!
5 out of 5 starstweetconn, 12/15/2020
2020 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I bought my new 2020 Passat SE in September. I had wanted a Passat for some time. I chose the Platinum Gray Metallic color. The car is very roomy with lots of legroom even in the rear seating area. There are many safety features; lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, backup camera, adaptive cruise control, etc. To my surprise, my car insurance premium actually went down because of … them. I like the engine temperature guage (which my 2014 Jetta didn't have) and the torque converted 6 speed automatic transmission. The gas pedal is very responsive and the power from the 2.0 TSI engine is good. Brakes are very responsive. The car handles well and has the typical German car feel. I have done better than the 34 mpg highway mileage rating of 34 mpg. I average 36 on the highway and 32mpg in and around town. My only dislike is that it does not have a CD player, but the Apple Carplay feature helps to make up for that. I intend to cut the oil change interval in half and change the oil every 5000 miles. (It is important to use synthetic oil in turbo motors.) I hope to keep this car for a long time. I also got a great deal, by paying $6000 below MSRP! At almost 41,000 mile mark my Passat is running well. The original Nexen tires have plenty of tread left and should at least pass the 50,000 mile mark. Under ideal conditions I have achieved 41 miles per gallon on the highway. No mechanical issues so far.
Great car and good $ per Value
5 out of 5 starsO, 12/21/2020
2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Looking for a family car that fits taller than average people, it's the best. My kids are 6.3 and 6.0, and I am 6.0 and have a great room in the back with plenty of room on both the driver and front passenger side. The power is a bit on the low end of the low RPM range, but it has good performance in the higher RPM ranges once you punch it.
Good MPG. I get 30 - 33+ on the highway at … 70 MPH.
I will be using it to go skiing in the winter, and a rear folding seat is a good option for skis and gear.
LOVE MY PASSAT
5 out of 5 starsJEEPserviceSucks, 05/03/2021
2020 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I now have almost 10k miles on my Passat R Line. I get amazing service with free loaners, car washes etc from every dealership I have been too. No problems at all with my car. I have averaged 28 MPG combined city and highway with a lead foot. On regular unleaded as well. I am a big guy. 6'3" over 300lbs with very wide shoulders as I have to have a 54 long suit and I have plenty … of room and the back seat is huge as is the trunk. For the money not a better car on the road. This is my run around car as I also have a big diesel truck. Love it.
Race green metallic
5 out of 5 starsCjd., 12/07/2021
2022 Volkswagen Passat Limited Edition 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Love this car it has a lot of class and a lot of options Great on gas . The Passat is going to be missed
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat, so we've included reviews for other years of the Passat since its last redesign.
2022 Passat Highlights
SE
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $27,575 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 28 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $136/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 15.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Passat models:
- Forward Collision Warning
- Warns you of an imminent front collision with a pedestrian or vehicle and, if necessary, applies automatic emergency braking.
- Blind-Spot Monitor
- Uses rear radar sensors to warn you of vehicles in adjacent lanes. Also illuminates an icon on the side mirror when a vehicle enters the blind spot.
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Applies countersteering to nudge the vehicle back into its lane if it drifts over lane markers when no turn signal has been activated.
NHTSA Overall Rating
4 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall3 / 5Driver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover10.7%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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