2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2009 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 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system · Structure › Body · Unknown or other
While driving 2009 VW passat wagon on I-495 south in haverhill, ma, at around 5 pm, smoke suddenly began billowing out of the vents. driver was able to pull onto the shoulder safely (near exit 48/ mile marker 105.6) and exit the car, which was engulfed in flames within a minute. no passengers, no…
While driving 2009 VW passat wagon on I-495 south in haverhill, ma, at around 5 pm, smoke suddenly began billowing out of the vents. driver was able to pull onto the shoulder safely (near exit 48/ mile marker 105.6) and exit the car, which was engulfed in flames within a minute. no passengers, no injuries, no other cars were damaged. Up to this point, the car had been functioning normally. no overheating, no leaking, no warning lights, no other indication of impending fire. massachusetts state police from the andover barracks responded (978-475-3800), as did the haverhill fire department. Charred remains of the car were towed to trombly brothers, 141 sutton st north andover, ma 01845. of note: upon arriving home, there was a recall notice from VW in the postal mail, nhtsa number 17v509, regarding the fuel pump control module.
- Vehicle speed control
2000 rpm at idle with a/c on. Normal with a/c off. Same as nhtsa 08v235000. VW said this vehicle does not fall under that recall. Vehicle tries to accelerate beyond brake control at idle only with a/c on.
- Engine
Since the summer of 2017 I have been having problems with my passat stalling, and or loosing poower when I am driving, last september 2017 I was told that a recall (20AE) was coming out that was related to my failures. around october 15, 2017 I found out that the recall was issued. Since then I…
Since the summer of 2017 I have been having problems with my passat stalling, and or loosing poower when I am driving, last september 2017 I was told that a recall (20AE) was coming out that was related to my failures. around october 15, 2017 I found out that the recall was issued. Since then I have been told by the local volkswagon garage that parts for the recall are not available. my case# from volkswagon group of america IS #519607. At one point I was told by volkswagon group of america that I should get in touch with my local dealer (volkswagen of marietta) and have it expected. on february 27, 2018 (case number 180145272) I called again and was told that my complaint would again be registered. I will now be up to the regional manager to look at his case load and respond. I do not recall him ever responding to me. the local dealer at that time said that they would do something only if the car was inspected and the found was found. They also told me that the problem was only detectable if the problem occured whe they were testing the car. If they did not detect the failure I would have to pay for the inspection. It IS therefore obvious to me that this IS a non-starter and I will have topay for an inspection and never get a repair for my problem unless I pay close to $2,000. I am a married senior citizen (80 years old) , adisabled veteran and wife who IS 77 years old and we rely on this car. due to this problem and other lies by VW the value of my car IS less than what I owe on the car. I would have liked to sell the can and buy another. the car's engine failed after a violent shake this last friday june 8, 2018. It has been ok over the weekend. Something needs to be done. Any suggestions? this morning I again called volkswagon group of america, and was told that I would get a return call which has yet to happen. my phone # IS [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6) *cc
- Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel pump caused cutting off , delayed starting which led to the car being inoperable.
- Electrical system
Car stopped on a highway while in motion. Went to the VW dealer. They found "faults for fuel module, and fuel pump unit." they removed and installed fuel pump and tube but didn't tell me it was a recalled item/part. I paid the full amount out of my pocket: $988.57
- Fuel/propulsion system
The vehicle stopped while in motion on highway. The dealer replaced fuel pump but didn't "relocate" it in the vehicle as suggested on your website. I paid $988. My question IS: who should pay the "remedy" cost?
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.
- 11010024Lack of paint under roof
- 11010022Engine Oil Standards
- 11010021Additional reporting
- 11010011Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- 11008861Fluid requirements
- 11008860Manual transmission noise diagnosing
- 11008858A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
- 11008857How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement
- 11008856Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick
- 11008853How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool
- 11008852Recommended Gasoline Quality
- 11008851Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- 11008850Fuel additive to help with misfire faults
- 11008846Wind & Water Leak Checking
- 11007398Battery testing
- 11007393Engine Oil Standards
- 11005825Engine oil quality standards
- 11005820Engine Assembly Tip
- 11005819Engine Replacement Tip
- 11002875Engine oil quality standards
- 11001508Engine oil quality standards
- 10253483Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension
- 10253439Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines (Except Routan) - REVISED
- 10253262VW Engine oil quality standards
- 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
- 10252900GPS Antenna Concerns
- 10252225Vehicles Equipped with Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone ? Pairing of Android Phones
- 10252220All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
- 10250798VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10250695Carefree Maintenance Coverage for Interim Oil Changes for Certain 2009 ? 2015 MY Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Minnesota Only (US Dealers
- 10249418VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10249138Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.
- 10245617Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
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