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1VWMA7A34LC003855
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Vehicle Model
Passat
Vehicle Trim
R-Line
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
1VWMA7A3*LC
Manufacturer Name
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Model Year
2020
Plant City
CHATTANOOGA
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
TENNESSEE
Note
HD Radio, Bluetooth , Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Wheel Base (inches) From
110.4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Number Of Wheels
4
Wheel Size Front (inches)
19
Wheel Size Rear (inches)
19
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Number Of Seats
5
Number Of Seat Rows
2
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
6
Drive Type
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Axles
2
Engine Number Of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
2000.0
Displacement (CI)
122.04748818946
Displacement (L)
2.0
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Brake (hp) From
174
Other Engine Info
Emissions Certification Test Group: LVGAJ02.0V3A Federal/California Emission Standard: Tier 3 Bin 30/LEV 3 SULEV 30
Engine Manufacturer
VW
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belt: Active-Dr/Pass & Advanced Front Airbags
Curtain Air Bag Locations
All Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Indirect
Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs
Standard
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Standard
Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)
Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Standard
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)
Standard
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)
Standard
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
Standard
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Standard
Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) / Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)
Standard
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Standard
Headlamp Light Source
LED
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
VIN Breakdown
1VW
World Manufacturer Identifier
MA7A3
Vehicle Descriptor Section
4
Check Digit
LC003855
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
23 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
CO2 Emissions
330.0 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (3 Found)
Total Recalls
3
Vehicle
2020 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
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Atlas and 2020 Passat vehicles. An incorrect driver and/or front passenger side impact air bag may have been installed.
Consequence:
In an event of a side impact crash, an incorrect side airbag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Volkswagen has inspected and replaced the side air bags, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbe
Campaign: 19V218000
AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208,...
Consequence:
An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-888-241-
Campaign: 20V533000
Owner Complaints (15)
Total Complaints
15
Crashes Reported
1
Injuries Reported
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
"2020 Volkswagen Passat SE 2.0L VIN: [XXX] Complaint Summary: I am reporting a persistent and unresolved fault involving the secondary air injection system (DTC P0491 – insufficient airflow) that has resulted in repeated, conflicting diagnoses acros..."
ODI #11726512
STEERING,AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
"Steering wheel controls stopped working, no horn either. Probably no airbag but haven't got into an accident. There was recall on the same part for the until 2018, but the new part I was going to install lists that if fits cars 2016-2022 Part # 5K0-9..."
ODI #11705961
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