Model year guide

2010 Volkswagen passat wagon

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Volkswagen passat wagon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2010 Volkswagen passat wagon — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 Volkswagen passat wagon at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints9
Combined25 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2010 Volkswagen passat wagon recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #18V148000 · manufacturer #69Q9 · 06/03/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This reca…

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #17V509000 · manufacturer #20AE · 16/08/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2010 Volkswagen passat wagon common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

2010 Volkswagen passat wagon MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,300
EPA size classMidsize Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume36 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Volkswagen passat wagon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,500
Fuel only$16,500
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Volkswagen passat wagon trims & engines on record

Trims
Komfort
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 200 hp

2010 Volkswagen passat wagon vehicles on record

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2010 Volkswagen passat wagon — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Volkswagen passat wagon have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Volkswagen passat wagon. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen passat wagon?

Across all 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, electrical system, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Volkswagen passat wagon get?

The 2010 Volkswagen passat wagon has a U.S. EPA estimate of 25 mpg combined (22 city / 31 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.