Volkswagen Passat B7 (3C) — Reliability

B7 (3C) 2010–2014 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine VR6 3.6 FSI (EA390: BHK/BHL/BWS/CDVB/CMTA/M55.01) — 80/100 BUY
Known Issues 2

Engine in this model

BUY 80

VR6 3.6 FSI (EA390: BHK/BHL/BWS/CDVB/CMTA/M55.01)

VR6 3.6 (BWS/BHK)

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing chain stretch and guide wear — high mileage VR6 3.6 FSI (EA390: BHK/BHL/BWS/CDVB/CMTA/M55.01) moderate 200,000 km
Intake-valve carbon buildup (direct injection) VR6 3.6 FSI (EA390: BHK/BHL/BWS/CDVB/CMTA/M55.01) moderate 100,000 km