VW Passat B8 Variant
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
239 PS
2.0L TDI BiTurbo Diesel
Bi-turbo diesel with bite
Fun to Drive!239 PS
2.0L TDI BiTurbo Diesel
5 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The VW Passat B8 Variant is available with 5 engine variants — from 105 to 239 hp.
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 | |
| Electric Tailgate Opens/Closes Incorrectly The electric tailgate on the Passat B8 estate only opens partially, does not close fully, or does not respond to the remote control command. Defective locks or coding errors are often the cause. Symptoms: Tailgate only opens 25% of its travel; beeping when opening; luggage compartment blind doesn't retract from 70,000 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 |
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee