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How much is a used Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly?

Asking prices from 189 salvage yards in 32 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 14, 2026
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Part overview

About the Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly

What the rear bumper assembly does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used rear bumper assembly price guide →

Also known asRear Bumper CompleteRear Bumper with Reinforcement
Price summary

A used Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly costs $135 to $870, with a median asking price of $400. Based on 434 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2022 (11 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly price snapshot

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Low
$135
Average
$419
High
$870
594 listings observed · 434 priced14d ago· How we price·

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Regional supply

Where the Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly is listed

We found priced Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly listings at 189 salvage yards across 32 states. California supplies the most, with 147 listings (33% of the total) from 38 yards. Location matters: yards in Utah ask a median $285, while Nevada yards ask $503, 76% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California14738$400
Florida4827$361-10%
Arizona4716$425+6%
Texas4423$404+1%
Utah269$285-29%
Missouri149$478+20%
Georgia139$482+21%
Nevada116$503+26%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $400 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly replacement cost?

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Used part
$400
Volkswagen Passat median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$495–$775
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for rear bumper assembly replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and sensor recalibration if equipped. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2022)

w/o park assist37 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$525$250 – $870
park assist11 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$500$400 – $870

Model-year comparison

What does a Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly cost by year?

$270$340$411$481$55120152016201720182019202020212022
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly cost?

Asking prices for a used Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, park assist, lists at a $500 median, while w/o park assist commands $525, a 5% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $300, while 2020 tops the table at $525. Parts from 2012–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Volkswagen Passat sits 20% below the Ram 1500 ($497), 21% below the Dodge Durango ($505), and 19% below the Jeep Grand Cherokee ($495) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used rear bumper assembly: what to check

  1. Inspect internal reinforcement bar structure: Examine the inner metal crash bar for buckled steel, crushed crumple brackets, or hidden impact cracks behind the plastic shell.
  2. Verify sensor and blind-spot cutout options: Ensure the cover features the exact parking sensor hole count and internal blind-spot radar bracket mounts required by your trim.
  3. Check outer mounting tabs and guide slots: Broken fender-side attachment eyelets or torn diffuser clips will cause sagging body lines and uneven bumper gaps.
  4. Ask about intact wiring harness inclusion: Buying an assembly with the factory license plate light wiring and rear sensor harness intact saves tedious splicing time.
  5. Match exhaust tip cutout geometry: Single-outlet and dual-outlet bumper cutouts differ between engine options, so verify your tailpipe configuration before buying.

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How much is a used rear bumper assembly for a Volkswagen Passat?

The median asking price is $400 across 434 priced listings from 189 yards. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $300.

How much does it cost to replace a Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly?

Using a used part, a Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly replacement typically runs $495–$775 all-in: the median used rear bumper assembly for this model lists at $400, and independent-shop labor for rear bumper assembly replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and sensor recalibration if equipped. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Volkswagen Passat model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Volkswagen Passat rear bumper assembly fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Volkswagen Passat Rear Bumper Assembly Cost — From $135 to $870