2019 Volkswagen Passat Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

We purchased the R-Line trim level for the nice features. After 9 days, we noticed that the remote start does not work. We took it to the dealer and the dealer said it is a known issue with no known fix. Very disappointed with VW and the dealership to say the least.

Just purchased a new 2019 Passat SE-R with 2.0L engine and 6 speed engine on 3/26/19. Regretfully, when I was doing my research before buying this car my focus was on amenities, price, and creature comforts and not so much on the mechanical such as engine and transmission. I urge anyone considering this car to search the terms "VW hesitation problems" and "6 speed transmission problems" BEFORE you purchase. The hesitation problem is very unpredictable and dangerous. This is a known problem and VW has NO FIX FOR THE HESITATION PROBLEM!!! DO NOT BUY!

Has no pick up, no moonroof, good on gas, a/c is good. Has Sirius radio and comfortable seats. Truck has a lot of room for groceries. It has cruise control to make long trips easier, it lets you know how your tire pressure is and whether or not your due for an oil change.

2019 2.0T Passat Wolfsburg - turbo doesnt always engage from a stop in D mode. Double pumping the throttle will get the turbo to engage; or starting in S mode for 1st, then into D mode also avoids the issue. Problem doesnt happen if the car is rolling even at 1mph (ie rolling stop), and doesnt do it when bone cold. I drove two on the lot and both did it out of the box, and both did it on test drive with the sales rep which we noted. I bought the one doing it less anyway, but it remains after 20k mi. Pretty sure its a trans ecu s/w issue, but you know dealers. At the dealer now for an official look. Car is excellent otherwise, and awesome long drive vehicle - good gas mi, 35mpg all around. Also have a 2016 1.8T Passat, and no issues with it in this regard, 50k+ mi on the clock. Both get oil changed at 5k using specified oil bought at dealership (just a cheap as anywhere else). Its a livable issue, but yeah its not right.

The handling is not good. It does not do well on round turns at higher speeds on the freeway. The traction control kicks in for very minor things such as when you lightly tap on the breaks while making a gentle turn (such as a freeway exit) at around 30-40 mph.

I like that is has leather heated seats. I do not like that the paint easily chips with bugs etc. I like that it has been low maintenance and is comfortable and drives smooth. I like that it unlocks with my key in my pocket or purse. It is a good family car.

It is really low performance. Always hear random sounds coming from the engine and other parts from the car. The air stopped working for months in Las Vegas heat imagine how it is. It needs to be more updated on the car like the engine and air. And there is always weird smells from the air.

The interior is simple and has clean lines, and the technology is easy to use.