2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Passat Wagon years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. That ranks 4th out of 9 Passat Wagon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 50% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 65,200 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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.
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…
Fuel pump caused cutting off , delayed starting which led to the car being inoperable.
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
Other Volkswagen Passat Wagon years
← 2008 Passat Wagon · 2010 Passat Wagon →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Passat Wagon | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 | 6 | 2 |
| 2008 Passat Wagon | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 Passat Wagon | 11 | 3 |
| 2006 Passat Wagon | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Passat Wagon | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Passat Wagon | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Passat Wagon | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 Passat Wagon | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Passat Wagon model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.