VW · Sedan · 2014–2019
VW Passat B8 Limousine
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
★★★★★
2.8 / 5.0 · Based on 11 engine variants Most Fun Engine
280 PS
2.0L TSI Benzin
Sporty mile-eater
Fun to Drive! Problem Engine
239 PS
2.0L TDI BiTurbo Diesel
5 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The VW Passat B8 Limousine is available with 7 engine variants — from 105 to 280 hp.
1.6L TDI Engine Change
2014 2016
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2014 2019
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
2.0L TDI Engine Change
2014 2019
Be Careful 11 weaknesses
2014 2019
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2.0L TDI BiTurbo
2014 2018
Stay Away! 5 weaknesses
1.4L TSI ACT
2014 2018
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
1.8L TSI
2015 2018
Be Careful 9 weaknesses
2.0L TSI Engine Change
2014 2019
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
2015 2019
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
GTE Engine Change
2015 2019
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
2015 2019
Be Careful 5 weaknesses
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System and Reversing Camera Failure Electronic faults top the fault list on the Passat B8. MIB2 infotainment freezes or restarts, reversing camera shows no image. Particularly frequent on early build years 2014–2016. Symptoms: Black screen on the nav/radio system; reversing camera no longer shows image; Bluetooth connection drops from 60,000 km | Medium | |
| ACC and Camera Assistants Prone to Faults The adaptive cruise control (ACC) and camera-based assistance systems on the Passat B8 show malfunctions, especially in bad weather or after screen cleaning. Software problems on early build years. Symptoms: ACC brakes for no apparent reason; lane-keep assist unresponsive; camera image obscured; warning message on display from 50,000 km | Medium |
Frequently Asked Questions
What problems and weaknesses does the VW Passat B8 Limousine have? +
The VW Passat B8 as Limousine has 83 known weaknesses, 9 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Be Careful: CZDA (1.4L TSI ACT), CRKB (1.6L TDI), CZPB (2.0L TSI), CUKA (1.4L TSI PHEV), DFGA (2.0L TDI), CJSA (1.8L TSI), DFHA (2.0L TDI), CJXA (2.0L TSI), CUKC (1.4L TSI eHybrid), DCXA (1.6L TDI). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'.
Is the VW Passat B8 Limousine worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the VW Passat B8 Limousine — 1 of 11 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.
Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee