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2018 Volkswagen Passat

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

8.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,040

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2019242 · manufacturer campaign 94L9

23 May 2019

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2018–2019 · Passat 2012–2018

What is wrong

Certain vehicles were built with headlights that may allow horizontal adjustment. This is not allowed under Canadian regulations.

Why it matters

Headlights that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the headlights. A blocking cap will be installed on the horizontal adjusters as necessary.

51,987 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2018429 · manufacturer campaign 46H6

15 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2018 · Passat 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake caliper bracket bolts may not be properly tightened and could loosen, allowing the caliper to move. This could cause increased stopping distances, result in wheel damage and/or cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if a loose bolt is found, the bolt will be replaced and tightened to the correct specification. Note: On Atlas models, only the front brake caliper bracket bolts are affected, and on Passat models, only the rear brake caliper bracket bolts are affected.

774 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2018292 · manufacturer campaign 47N8 / 47N9 / 47N6

1 June 2018

Transport Canada lists: Q5 2018 · SQ5 2018 · Atlas 2018 · Beetle 2018 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will bleed the front or rear brakes as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised to stop driving their vehicle until the defect has been repaired. Affected owners should call Volkswagen's Roadside Assistance number at 1-800-411-6688.

5,120 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 63% of 172 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
188 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Volkswagen Passat get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Volkswagen Passat at 8.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 188 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Volkswagen Passat for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,040 in fuel, producing roughly 3,040 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.