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2009 Volkswagen Passat recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 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 |
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| Air bags | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Steering | 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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| Nov 3, 200808V577000 | Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO OVERCOME THE SYSTEM DURING MALFUNCTION WILL CAUSE (1) VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL; (2) THE STEERING SYSTEM MOTOR TO TURN OFF; (3) THE RED… DetailsHide details for campaign 08V577000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Passat, Passat Wagon. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component152
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 61 | 40 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 49 | 32 |
| Steering | 20 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 13 |
| Air bags | 12 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 7 |
| Power train | 10 | 7 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 7 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 7 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 3 |
| Suspension | 4 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
5 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
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine and oil warning lights started flashing on the instrument panel.”
- Engine
“The check engine light and oil pressure light appeared on my dash screen as I was driving home from work. I pulled over to the nearest repair shop to have the vehicle diagnosed.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“On [XXX], a MIDAS shop found an alleged crack in the front part of the gas tank on the upper part of the tank by the floor board.”
Other Volkswagen Passat model years
- 20139 recalls748 complaints
- 201211 recalls484 complaints
- 20110 recalls16 complaints
- 20104 recalls172 complaints
- 20094 recalls152 complaints
- 20084 recalls174 complaints
- 20077 recalls273 complaints
- 20067 recalls576 complaints
- 20053 recalls148 complaints
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2009 Volkswagen Passat recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Volkswagen Passat have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 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 2009 Volkswagen Passat recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Volkswagen Passat?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 61 complaints out of 152 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 13 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 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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