NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Volkswagen Passat
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Volkswagen Passat is a midsize family sedan that occupied the heart of VW's American lineup through its final generation, targeting buyers who wanted European driving character without the premium price tag. Positioned against stalwarts like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, the Passat leaned on a spacious cabin and composed road manners to make its case. MotorCaliber covers the 2019 through 2022 model years here.
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally praise the Passat for its composed, refined driving character and genuinely roomy interior, particularly rear-seat space that punches above its class. Most acknowledge that it trails segment leaders in outright technology and driver-assist feature content, and some note that its powertrain options feel modest by competitive standards. Overall, professional opinion tends to view it as a sensible, understated choice rather than a segment leader.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16510
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
11 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.