The 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 644,628 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS18V1480002018-03-06363,713 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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…
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
1fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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.”
“Fuel pump caused cutting off , delayed starting which led to the car being inoperable.”
“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?”
“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”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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