2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. Newest first.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine
2008 volkswagen passat wagon timing chain broke while driving on interstate causing engine failure, 160K miles. Very scary!!!!!!
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen passat wagon. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen passat wagon. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (pacific volkswagen, 14900 hindry ave, hawthorne, ca 90250) and was informed that the vehicle would not be repaired until the part was available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened case number: 180395286. The manufacturer confirmed that the part was not available. The failure mileage was 71,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Fuel/propulsion system
While in motion there IS a sudden loss of power on city streets or on the highway turning and while accelerating
- Fuel/propulsion system
We received a safety recall for the fuel pump in august 2017 (safety risk descrpition loss of motive power while the vehicle IS in motion could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.) and it still has no fix. This IS very worrying as it could lead to serious injury for my family. Sometimes it seems my fuel pump IS hot under the rear passenger seat.
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system
Summary on certain vehicles, there could be an interruption in electrical power to the fuel pump control module. This could result in the fuel pump running continuously, resulting in a drained battery and/or a no start condition, or cause a loss of motive power while the vehicle IS in motion…
Summary on certain vehicles, there could be an interruption in electrical power to the fuel pump control module. This could result in the fuel pump running continuously, resulting in a drained battery and/or a no start condition, or cause a loss of motive power while the vehicle IS in motion, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. recall status recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available remedy replace the fuel pump control module and relocate it within the vehicle. safety risk descrpition a loss of motive power while the vehicle IS in motion could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. manufacturer recall number 20AE nhtsa recall number 17v509
- Unknown or other
Car stalling while driving same issue has happened twice within two months
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10253215Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10253214Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10253213Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10253205Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
- 10253203Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
- 10253177Satellite Radio Overview
- 10252942Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
- 10252937Vehicles equipped with Immobilizer 4 (Download) ? Adapting Keys after Vehicle Lock Set Replacement
- 10252220All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
- 10244545VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10244072Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System
- 10244045Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter
- 10243299VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10243065VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243058VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243036VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243034VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243025VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243023VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243008VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10243001VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242998VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242997VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242996VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242995VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242897Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
- 10242894Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 10242400VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242399VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242398VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242396VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242390VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242381VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242375VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242374VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242372VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242365VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242358VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242336VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242335VW Elsa Newsletter
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