Volkswagen Passat Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)
A hitch turns your Passat into the one that takes a bike rack or a small cargo carrier. CURT builds three hitches for the Volkswagen Passat from 2003 to 2022, Class 1, rated 2,000 lb to 2,000 lb, from $359.84 CAD with free shipping anywhere in Canada.
Your year decides the part. Find it in the table, open the year page for the exact hitch, price and wiring, and you're done in a few minutes.
2012 through 2022 Passat, not Hands Free Trunk$359.84 CADSee the hitch →
Which hitch fits your Passat, by year
| Years | Hitch | Class, receiver, rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2012 through 2022 Passat |
CURT 11234 not Hands Free Trunk |
Class 1, 1-1/4 inch receiver, 2,000 lb / 200 lb tongue | $359.84 CAD |
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2006 through 2011 Passat |
CURT 11091 not 4motion |
Class 1, 1-1/4 inch receiver, 2,000 lb / 200 lb tongue | $359.84 CAD |
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2003 through 2004 Passat | CURT 11164 | Class 1, 1-1/4 inch receiver, 2,000 lb / 200 lb tongue | $427.40 CAD |
Pick your Passat year
Each year page has the hitch, the harness and the ball mount that go together, with the price of each.
CURT parts for the Volkswagen Passat
Wiring, ball mount and the rest
A bike rack needs nothing but the hitch. A trailer needs lights, and CURT 56236 ($103.98 CAD) is the four-flat harness that plugs into the Passat's factory connector for 2006 through 2007 and 2010. No cutting, no scotch-locks. Other years have their own harness; the year page shows the right one.
Then a ball mount sized to the receiver: CURT 45521 ($51.38 CAD) drops straight into a 1-1/4 inch receiver. Pick the drop or rise that keeps the trailer level, and match the ball to the coupler. The ball mount guide covers both in two minutes.
Canadian winters eat hitch hardware. Salt and brine get into the receiver and the trailer plug, so a smear of grease on the pin, a cap on the receiver and a rinse under the bumper in spring keep a CURT hitch looking new for years. The rust and salt care guide has the full routine.
Volkswagen Passat hitch questions
Which CURT hitch fits my Volkswagen Passat?
It depends on the year. CURT 11234 is the newest, for 2012 through 2022, and the table above matches every other year to its part. Open your year page and the exact hitch, price and wiring are on it.
Can I put a bike rack on a Passat with this hitch?
Yes. The 1-1/4 inch receiver takes any 1-1/4 inch rack, and a loaded rack counts against the hitch's tongue weight (200 lb on CURT 11234), so a four-bike platform rack with bikes on it is the most you'd want on it.
Can I install the hitch myself?
Most owners do. CURT rates CURT 11234 a novice install, about 30 minutes with hand tools and a jack. The main body tucks behind the bumper so only the receiver shows. The install video above is the real job, uncut.
How much can a Passat tow with a CURT hitch?
The hitch is rated from 2,000 lb to 2,000 lb depending on the part, but the Passat's own tow rating in the owner's manual is the ceiling. The lower of the two numbers is your limit, every time.
