Every roof rack system that fits the 2016 Volkswagen Passat, from Rhino-Rack, Thule and Yakima, plus older racks that still fit. This Passat comes with raised rails or bare roof depending on trim, so start by matching your roof below.
- Roof types: Raised rails, Bare roof
- Rack systems listed: 9 across 3 brands
- Crossbar lengths: 37" to 53" depending on system
- Max rack load: up to 220 lb (always stay under your vehicle's roof limit)
- Legacy fits: 1 current kit replaces older kit numbers
Pacific Rack kits for your 2016 Passat
Complete kits with our own crossbars, in stock and ready to ship. Match your roof type:
For raised rails
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Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit for Raised Rails
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Pacific Rack Universal Crossbars for Raised Side Rails – Heavy Duty & Easy to Use
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Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit with Yakima TimberLine Towers
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Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit with Thule Rapid Crossroad 450R Feet + Locks
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2016 Passat with raised rails
| Brand | System | Fit kit | Max load (lb) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhino-Rack | Sportz RX — RX100 (RX100 Leg (x4)) | None (complete: JC-06937) | 220 | Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail Leg Kit Replacement Single Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail… |
| Rhino-Rack | Sportz RX — RX100 (RX100 Leg (x4)) | None (complete: JC-05687) | 220 | Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail Leg Kit Replacement Single Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail… |
| Rhino-Rack | Vortex RX — RX100 (RX100 Leg (x4)) | None (complete: JC-01567) | 220 | Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail Leg Kit Replacement Single Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail… |
2016 Passat with bare roof
| Brand | System | Fit kit | Max load (lb) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thule | Thule Edge Clamp | Kit 145185 | 165 | Thule Rapid Traverse foot for vehicles 4 (out of stock) |
| Thule | Thule Edge Clamp | Kit 145257 | 165 | Not carried |
| Thule | Thule Evo Clamp | Kit 145185 | 165 | Thule WingBar Evo 135 Thule SquareBar Evo 135 Thule Covers w/Locks & Keys for EVO… |
| Thule | Thule Evo Clamp | Kit 145257 | 165 | Thule WingBar Evo 135 Thule SquareBar Evo 135 Thule Covers w/Locks & Keys for EVO… |
| Yakima | Yakima BaseLine FX | Front: BaseClip 195 (B3-2); Rear: BaseClip 196 (B11-2) | Yakima BaseClip 195 Yakima BaseClip 196 | |
| Yakima | Yakima BaseLine Towers | Front: BaseClip 195 (B3-2); Rear: BaseClip 196 (B11-2) | Yakima BaseClip 195 Yakima BaseClip 196 Yakima BaseLine Towers |
Already own a rack? Reuse it
Older kits that fit this Passat. If you already have one, you may only need bars or feet:
- Kit 1775 (older) is the same fit as current Kit 145185 for the bare roof Passat. Use it with Thule 480 Traverse or 480R Rapid Traverse feet.
Parts that fit your 2016 Passat
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Other Passat years
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Fit info is compiled from Thule, Yakima and Rhino-Rack data. Always confirm against the manufacturer's install instructions and your vehicle's roof load limit.








