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2008 Volkswagen Passat recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 6, 201818V148000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V148000
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| Aug 16, 201717V509000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpIf the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V509000
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| Feb 10, 201616V078000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V078000
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| May 28, 200808V235000 | Engine and engine coolingAN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V235000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Passat, Passat Wagon. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component174
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 47 | 27 |
| Engine | 44 | 25 |
| Air bags | 32 | 18 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 13 |
| Fuel system | 20 | 11 |
| Gasoline | 20 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 14 | 8 |
| Steering | 12 | 7 |
| Power train | 12 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 3 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 2 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Vehicle speed control
“My car stalled on me while I was driving and would not start. I was told I need a new feul pump module. I took it to the dealership to get it replace and the feul pump but the car will not start.”
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while her husband was reversing out of the garage, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated.”
- Unknown or other
“My son bought this used car. The STOP ENGINE light came on, got an oil change but the light did not go away. Were told that the oil pressure might be the issue so took it to the mechanic.”
Other Volkswagen Passat model years
- 201211 recalls484 complaints
- 20110 recalls16 complaints
- 20104 recalls172 complaints
- 20094 recalls152 complaints
- 20084 recalls174 complaints
- 20077 recalls273 complaints
- 20067 recalls576 complaints
- 20053 recalls148 complaints
- 20043 recalls285 complaints
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2008 Volkswagen Passat recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Volkswagen Passat have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The most recent, 18V148000 (reported March 6, 2018), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2008 Volkswagen Passat recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 47 complaints out of 174 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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