Service and repair manuals for 32 model years of the Volkswagen Passat, 1990 to 2022. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volkswagen published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC · 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, supercharged · 2.8L V6 — 169 cu in, SOHC · 1.9L I4 — 116 cu in · 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, SOHC · 1.9L I4 — 116 cu in, turbocharged · 1.9L I4 — 116 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged · 2.8L V6 — 169 cu in, DOHC · 1.8L I4 — 109 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 4.0L W8 — 244 cu in, DOHC · 2.0L I4 — 120 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged · 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC · 2.5L I5 — 151 cu in, DOHC · 2.0L I4 — 120 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 76 recalls, 10,474 owner complaints and 9,960 technical service bulletins are logged for the Passat. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Passat year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $34.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Limited Edition Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · R-Line Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2021 | $34.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4 | Execline Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · R-Line Sedan 4-Door · Highline Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2020 | $34.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4 | Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · Execline Sedan 4-Door · SEL Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2019 | $34.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4 | Wolfsburg Edition Sedan 4-Door · SE R-Line Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2018 | $34.99 | 3 | 2.5L I5; 2.0L I4; 3.6L V6 | Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · Sportline Sedan 4-Door · SEL Premium Sedan 4-Door · Trendline Sedan 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 2017 | $34.99 | 6 | 1.8L I4; 2.5L I5; 3.6L V6 | Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · Trendline+ Sedan 4-Door · Sportline Sedan 4-Door · SEL Premium Sedan 4-Door +5 | details → |
| 2016 | $34.99 | 5 | 1.8L I4; 2.5L I5; 3.6L V6 | Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · Execline Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sportline Sedan 4-Door +7 | details → |
| 2015 | $34.99 | 3 | 1.8L I4; 2.5L I5; 3.6L V6; 2.0L I4 | Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sportline Sedan 4-Door · Highline TDI Sedan 4-Door +14 | details → |
| 2014 | $34.99 | 5 | 1.8L I4; 2.5L I5; 3.6L V6; 2.0L I4 | Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sportline Sedan 4-Door · Highline TDI Sedan 4-Door +11 | details → |
| 2013 | $34.99 | 5 | 2.5L I5; 3.6L V6; 2.0L I4 | Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sportline Sedan 4-Door · Highline TDI Sedan 4-Door +11 | details → |
| 2012 | $34.99 | 6 | 2.5L I5; 3.6L V6; 2.0L I4 | Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Sportline Sedan 4-Door · Highline TDI Sedan 4-Door +10 | details → |
| 2010 | $34.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 3.6L V6 | Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Trendline Sedan 4-Door · Highline Wagon 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 2009 | $34.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4; 3.6L V6 | Comfortline Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Sedan 4-Door · Trendline Sedan 4-Door · Highline Wagon 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 2008 | $34.99 | 2 | 3.6L V6; 2.0L I4 | VR6 Wagon 4-Door · Lux Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Wagon 4-Door +10 | details → |
| 2007 | $34.99 | 4 | 3.6L V6; 2.0L I4 | 3.6 Wagon 4-Door · Wolfsburg Edition Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Wagon 4-Door · 2.0T Sedan 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2006 | $34.99 | 5 | 2.0L I4; 3.6L V6 | 2.0T Sedan 4-Door · 3.6 Sedan 4-Door · Value Edition Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2005 | $34.99 | 1 | 1.8L I4; 2.0L I4; 2.8L V6 | GL Sedan 4-Door · GL TDI Wagon 4-Door · GLX 4 Motion Sedan 4-Door · GLS TDI Wagon 4-Door +13 | details → |
| 2004 | $34.99 | 1 | 2.8L V6; 1.8L I4; 4.0L W8; 2.0L I4 | GL Sedan 4-Door · W8 Sedan 4-Door · GL TDI Wagon 4-Door · GLX 4 Motion Sedan 4-Door +15 | details → |
| 2003 | $34.99 | 1 | 2.8L V6; 1.8L I4; 4.0L W8 | GL Sedan 4-Door · W8 Sedan 4-Door · GLX 4 Motion Sedan 4-Door · V6 Sedan 4-Door +9 | details → |
| 2002 | $34.99 | 1 | 4.0L W8; 2.8L V6; 1.8L I4 | W8 Sedan 4-Door · GLX 4 Motion Sedan 4-Door · GLS 4 Motion Wagon 4-Door · V6 Sedan 4-Door +9 | details → |
| 2001 | $34.99 | 4 | 2.8L V6; 1.8L I4 | GLX Sedan 4-Door · GLX 4 Motion Sedan 4-Door · GLX 4 Motion Wagon 4-Door · GLS 4 Motion Sedan 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 2000 | $34.99 | 1 | 2.8L V6; 1.8L I4 | 4 Motion Wagon 4-Door · GLX Sedan 4-Door · V6 Sedan 4-Door · GLS Sedan 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 1999 | $34.99 | 1 | 2.8L V6; 1.8L I4 | GLX Sedan 4-Door · V6 Sedan 4-Door · GLS Sedan 4-Door · GLX Wagon 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1998 | $34.99 | 2 | 2.8L V6; 1.8L I4 | GLX Sedan 4-Door · GLS Sedan 4-Door · GLS Wagon 4-Door | details → |
| 1997 | $34.99 | 1 | 2.8L V6; 1.9L I4; 1.9L I4 | GLX VR6 Sedan 4-Door · TDI Wagon 4-Door · GLX Sedan 4-Door · TDI Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 1996 | $34.99 | 1 | 2.8L V6; 1.9L I4; 1.9L I4; 2.0L I4 | GLX VR6 Sedan 4-Door · TDI Wagon 4-Door · GLX Sedan 4-Door · GLS Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1995 | $34.99 | 1 | 2.8L V6; 2.0L I4; 1.9L I4 | GLX VR6 Sedan 4-Door · GLX Sedan 4-Door · GLS Sedan 4-Door · GLX Wagon 4-Door | details → |
| 1994 | $34.99 | 1 | 2.8L V6; 1.9L I4; 2.0L I4 | GLX Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GLX Wagon 4-Door | details → |
| 1993 | $34.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 2.8L V6; 1.9L I4; 1.8L I4 | GL Sedan 4-Door · GLX Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GLS Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1992 | $34.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4 | GL Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · CL Sedan 4-Door · Syncro Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 1991 | $34.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 1.8L I4 | GL Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · Syncro Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 1990 | $34.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4 | GL Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door | details → |
Related Volkswagen models: Volkswagen Passat CC 2009–2012
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2022 Passat manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 129
- General Information 2,558
- Accessories & Equipment 1,889
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,021
- Body & Frame 1,647
- Maintenance 267
- Brakes 203
- Restraints 395
- Drivelines & Axles 93
- Steering 285
- Differentials & Drive Axles 48
- Electrical 469
- Suspension 440
- Engine Mechanical 580
- Transmission 231
- Engine Performance 618
- Front 200
- Rear 200
04 / Other yearsOther Passat years
2022 Volkswagen Passat · $34.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Limited Edition Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · R-Line Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2022 Passat. 15 complaints · 250 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Passat manual | $34.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Passat manual
Which Passat years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1990 to 2022 — 32 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Volkswagen Passat manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Volkswagen published for the Passat, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Passat wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Passat manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover Passat recalls?
76 recalls are on federal record across the 1990–2022 Passat, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Volkswagen dealers.
Why do some Passat years cost more?
Every Passat year is $34.99.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
RelatedSame-era Volkswagen manuals
- Volkswagen Amarok 2011–2024
- Volkswagen Arteon 2019–2023
- Volkswagen Atlas 2018–2024
- Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 2020–2024
- Volkswagen Beetle 1998–2019
- Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio 2010–2011
- Volkswagen Bora 2005–2010
- Volkswagen CC 2009–2017
- Volkswagen Cabrio 1995–2002
- Volkswagen Cabriolet 1985–1993
- Volkswagen Caddy 2014–2024
- Volkswagen Caravelle 1995–1996
- Volkswagen Clasico 2011–2015
- Volkswagen Combi 1982–2014
- Volkswagen Constellation 2015–2024
- Volkswagen Corrado 1990–1995
- Volkswagen Crafter 2016–2018
- Volkswagen Crafter Van 2008–2024
- Volkswagen Cross Sport 2021–2024
- Volkswagen CrossFox 2007–2017
- Volkswagen Delivery 2015–2024
- Volkswagen Derby 1995–2009
- Volkswagen Eos 2007–2016
- Volkswagen EuroVan 1992–2009
By year: 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2010