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2019 Volkswagen Passat

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Passat.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2019 Volkswagen Passat is a passenger car fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated fuel economy of 25 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined, requiring 6.0 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil for routine service. Within the model’s 1990–2022 production span, this model year generated only 12 owner complaints and a single recall—a reliability record that nearly matches the historical low of 11 complaints set by the 2022 model and stands in sharp contrast to the 747 complaints logged for 2013, indicating one of the most reliable entries in the vehicle’s three-decade history.

Model year2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy25/36/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06L115562B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP215/55R17, P235/45R18, P235/40R19OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.0, P235/45R18: 8.0, P235/40R19: 8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06L115562B
Engine air filter	5C0129620B
Fuel filter	3C8919679C
Spark plug	06K905601D
Battery	000915089E alt 000915089F
Front wiper blades	561955426B alt 561955425B
Serpentine belt	06K260849A
Cabin air filter	1K1819669 alt 1K0819644B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	191.7 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	57.9 in
Wheelbase	110.2 in
Curb weight	3263 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.4 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	25 / 36 / 29 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	102 cu ft
Cargo volume	16 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Passat of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.7–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.70 sec — 2016 V6 SEL Premium Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2018	GT Sedan 3.6L V6	5.80 sec	14.40 sec	280 hp	FWD
2018	GT Sedan 3.6L V6	5.90 sec	14.30 sec	280 hp	FWD
2018	TSI SE Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	8.10 sec	16.10 sec	174 hp	FWD
2018	TSI R-Line Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	8.40 sec	16.40 sec	174 hp	FWD
2020	SE Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.80 sec	15.90 sec	174 hp	FWD
2020	SEL Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	8.30 sec	16.20 sec	174 hp	FWD
2020	SEL Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	8.50 sec	16.50 sec	174 hp	FWD
2016	V6 SEL Premium Sedan 3.6L V6	5.70 sec	14.30 sec	280 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	Dot 4
Engine Oil	0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	Diesel Engines: 84 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Spark Plug Gap	.28-.31 in
Spark Plug Torque	22 ft-lbs

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 22.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 148.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.0787; Rear: 0.0787 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: .866; Rear: .315

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Lower vehicle and tighten an additional 180°

148 ft. lbs

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Lower vehicle and tighten an additional 180°

148 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

29.5 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: 90°. Step 4: Bolt 11: 3 ft. lbs. Step 5: Bolt 11: 90°.

29.5 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.

44 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
At 40,000 mi	Sunroof Assembly (lubricate)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Hood Hinge (lubricate)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Within the current generation that began in 2012, the 2019 Passat sits at the mature tail end of a long, steady decline in federal complaint volume. Complaints peaked early in the generation at 747 in 2013 and 592 in 2014, then fell sharply through 2015 (242), 2016 (106), and 2017 (107), before dropping to just 45 in 2018 and 12 in 2019 — the lowest figure in the entire generation. Recalls followed a similar arc, falling from a high of 11 in 2012 to a single recall in 2019, while TSBs declined from a peak of 1,588 in 2013 to 528, reflecting Volkswagen's progressive resolution of known issues over the lifecycle. The years immediately following 2019 show comparable stability, with 15 complaints and 3 recalls in 2020, and 11 complaints with zero recalls in 2022, confirming that the low complaint level is a sustained pattern rather than an anomaly. The 2019 model's top complaint areas — Service Brakes (2), Electrical System (2), Fuel System Gasoline (1), and a combined Electrical/Brakes/Forward Collision Avoidance issue (1) — are minimal in volume, and the data records zero crash or fire complaints. For a buyer, the 2019 Passat represents a well-sorted, late-cycle year with the generation's lowest complaint count and minimal recall exposure, making it a strong choice within this platform's history.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

528

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18’19’20 ’22

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes2

Electrical System2

Fuel System, Gasoline1

Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Power Train1

Seats1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V389000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 22/05/2019

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… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 528 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TT 10-18-02_2	2026-06-18	Engine	Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_3	2026-06-18	Engine	Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V6919012010479_17	2026-06-11	Air Bags	Inquiries
V1719012012855_81	2026-06-04	Engine	Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
SM 26-2026	2026-05-19	Structure	This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Passat take?

6.0 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Passat have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Passat get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 36 highway / 29 combined mpg.