2020 Volkswagen Passat
2020 Volkswagen Passat in NHTSA data: length 492 cm, curb weight 1,508 kg and 3 recall campaigns.
2020 Volkswagen Passat at a glance
NHTSA lists 1 specification row for the 2020 Volkswagen Passat. Overall length is 492 cm (193.7 in), width 184 cm, height 147 cm and wheelbase 280 cm (110.2 in). Curb weight is 1,508 kg (3,325 lb). Against the 2019 model year NHTSA lists overall length 492 cm (2019: 487 cm) and curb weight 1,508 kg (2019: 1,480–1,563 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASSAT 4DR SEDAN | 492 cm193.7 in | 184 cm72.4 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 280 cm110.2 in | 1,508 kg3,325 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2020 Volkswagen Passat
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V533000 | 2 September 2020 | AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash… |
| 19V389000 | 22 May 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)… |
| 19V218000 | 20 March 2019 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed. |
Other Passat model years
Decode the VIN of a 2020 Volkswagen Passat
Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.