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2016 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

1

1 current

Combined

8.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,511

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

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

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 65% of 193 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
189 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Volkswagen Passat get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Volkswagen Passat at 8.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 189 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Volkswagen Passat for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,511 in fuel, producing roughly 3,742 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.