VIN Decoder Results

1VWBT7A31GC041714

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

VOLKSWAGEN

Vehicle Model

Passat

Vehicle Trim

1.8T SE, SE w/ Technology, TDI SE

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

1VWBT7A3*GC

Manufacturer Name

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Model Year

2016

Plant City

CHATTANOOGA

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant State

TENNESSEE

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

1800.0

Displacement (CI)

109.84273937051

Displacement (L)

1.8

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Brake (hp) From

170

Other Engine Info

T.G. (Emissions Certification Test Group): GVGAV02.0VPD PZEV II / Bin 3

Engine Manufacturer

Volkswagen

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Advanced Front Airbags

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Indirect

VIN Breakdown

1VW World Manufacturer Identifier

BT7A3 Vehicle Descriptor Section

1 Check Digit

GC041714 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★☆ 4/5

Side Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

20 MPG

Highway

28 MPG

Combined

23 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,600

CO2 Emissions

390.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (5 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2016 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

Source

NHTSA Database

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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 installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Sa...

Consequence: Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

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 contact Volkswagen cu

Campaign: 19V389000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5,...

Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer serv

Campaign: 16V403000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Consequence: If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this re

Campaign: 15V705000

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Owner Complaints (105)

Total Complaints

105

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"currently leaking raw fuel under the hood (matching Recall 15F7) and stalling after fill-ups (matching Recall 24V110000). I am requesting a Specialized Safety Review and Goodwill Assistance to cover the repair because this is a documented manufacturi..."

ODI #11732738

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

"The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin. The contact immediately pulled over and exited the vehicle to inspect for visible fuel leaks, but found no ..."

ODI #11720214

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