2012 Volkswagen Passat
1C3CDZCB6CN147518
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NHTSA build data for 1C3CDZCB6CN147518Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 34 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Volkswagen Passat likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Volkswagen Passat has 11 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 34 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles.NHTSA campaign 19V389000
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UNKNOWN OR OTHERVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and…NHTSA campaign 18V329000
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat…NHTSA campaign 18V148000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Volkswagen Passat over the last 6 months — the market softened $50 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $6,950 |
| May 2026 | $6,799 |
| June 2026 | $6,535 |
| July 2026 | $6,675 |
| August 2026 | $6,799 |
| September 2026 | $6,900 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat (this car) | $5,495 | 33 | — |
| 2014 Chevrolet Cruze | $5,750 | 8 | +$255 |
| 2014 Toyota Corolla | $8,998 | 8 | +$3,503 |
| 2012 Ford Fusion | $4,995 | 7 | −$500 |
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra | $8,836 | 6 | +$3,341 |
| 2012 Toyota Camry | $9,495 | 6 | +$4,000 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 4 · 2010–2017What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 363 | $10,995 | 100% | 108,178 mi |
| 2016 | 276 | $9,500 | 86% | 110,748 mi |
| 2015 | 383 | $8,199 | 75% | 121,453 mi |
| 2014 | 379 | $7,890 | 72% | 120,781 mi |
| 2013 | 443 | $7,189 | 65% | 123,930 mi |
| 2012 | 185 | $6,995 | 64% | 131,847 mi |
| 2011 | 25 | $4,999 | 45% | 118,133 mi |
| 2010 | 65 | $5,995 | 55% | 114,223 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
