It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Volkswagen Passat. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Volkswagen Passat.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from the year 1997 until today.
You will also find information about which engines in Volkswagen Passat that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
When should the timing belt be changed on a Volkswagen Passat?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Volkswagen Passat.
Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.
Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.
If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.
Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.
Volkswagen Passat Timing Belt Replacement Intervals
Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both mileage and years are important to keep track of.
Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.
If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.
Here you will find information on timing belt replacement for other Volkswagen models.
Volkswagen Passat 1997 – 2000
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Passat between the years 1997 and 2000.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.6 1997 – 2000 | 100 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.8 1997 – 2000 | 125 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T 1997 – 2000 | 150 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI 1997 – 2000 | 110 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI 1997 – 2000 | 115 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Passat 2001 – 2005
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Passat between the years 2001 and 2005.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.6 2001 – 2005 | 102 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.8 T 2001 – 2005 | 150 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI 2001 – 2005 | 130 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Passat 2005 – 2010
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Passat between the years 2005 and 2010.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 FSI 2005 – 2010 | 150 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI 2005 – 2010 | 160 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI 2005 – 2010 | 200 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 2005 – 2010 | 105 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI 2005 – 2010 | 105 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 2005 – 2010 | 140 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 2005 – 2010 | 170 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel 2005 – 2010 | 150 hp | Timing chain |
Volkswagen Passat 2011 – 2015
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Passat between the years 2011 and 2015.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI 2011 – 2015 | 210 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 2011 – 2015 | 105 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 2011 – 2015 | 140 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 2011 – 2015 | 170 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 4Motion 2011 – 2015 | 170 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 2011 – 2015 | 177 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 4Motion 2011 – 2015 | 177 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI Multifuel 2011 – 2015 | 160 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel 2011 – 2015 | 150 hp | Timing chain |
Volkswagen Passat 2015 – 2019
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Passat between the years 2015 and 2019.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI 2015 – 2019 | 150 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.5 TSI 2015 – 2019 | 150 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI 2015 – 2019 | 220 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI 4Motion 2015 – 2019 | 220 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI 4Motion 2015 – 2019 | 280 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion 2015 – 2019 | 120 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 2015 – 2019 | 150 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 4Motion 2015 – 2019 | 150 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BlueMotion 2015 – 2019 | 190 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BlueMotion 4Motion 2015 – 2019 | 190 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BlueMotion 4Motion 2015 – 2019 | 240 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Passat 2020 –
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Passat from the year 2020 until today.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 1.5 TSI 2020 – | 150 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI 2020 – | 190 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TSI 4Motion 2020 – | 272 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 2020 – | 150 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BlueMotion 2020 – | 190 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BlueMotion 4Motion 2020 – | 190 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BlueMotion 4Motion 2020 – | 200 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4Motion 2020 – | 240 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Passat GTE 2020 – | 218 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
Does a Volkswagen Passat have a timing belt?
Yes, most Volkswagen Passat engines have timing belts.
There are some engines that have a timing chain instead of a belt, but that is not very common in Volkswagen Passat engines.
What happens if a timing belt breaks on a Volkswagen Passat?
If the timing belt breaks on your Volkswagen Passat, your car will be stranded. It does not matter if the belt comes off completely, or if some teeth come loose.
You can not drive the car anywhere before you fix it. Neither home or to the nearest workshop.
A broken timing belt means that your car must be towed or taken on a car transport from the site.