NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
168 reports120,000 miles · Nov 12, 2018
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other
I HAD THE RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP REPAIRED IN AUGUST 2018 BY THE WILMINGTON DEALERSHIP. I DON'T BELIEVE IT WAS EITHER DONE RIGHT OR HOWEVER THEY DID IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IN OCTOBER 2018 MY CAR IS HAVING THE RECALL PROBLEM STARTING AGAIN WHICH IS CAUSING GASOLINE TO RUN OUT IMMEDIATELY AND THIS TIME IT'S WORSE THA…
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I HAD THE RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP REPAIRED IN AUGUST 2018 BY THE WILMINGTON DEALERSHIP. I DON'T BELIEVE IT WAS EITHER DONE RIGHT OR HOWEVER THEY DID IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IN OCTOBER 2018 MY CAR IS HAVING THE RECALL PROBLEM STARTING AGAIN WHICH IS CAUSING GASOLINE TO RUN OUT IMMEDIATELY AND THIS TIME IT'S WORSE THAN BEFORE THE FUMES ARE NOW IN THE VEHICLE EVEN WHEN THE CAR ISN'T ON. I BELIEVE I SHOULD HAVE THIS RECALL ISSUE REPAIRED AGAIN BECAUSE IT SHOULD NOT HAVE ONLY LASTED 2 MONTHS AND NEEDING THE FUEL PUMP MODULE TO BE REPLACED/REPAIRED AGAIN BUT PROBLEM IS WORSE THE SECOND TIME AROUND. ACCELERATION AND STALLING IS BECOMING MORE OF AN ISSUE AGAIN
NHTSA ODI #11151084
156,000 miles · Sep 21, 2018
Engine
MY 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ENGINE CUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING, IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF I WAS ON THE EXPRESS WAY. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ON A CITY STREET AND WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
NHTSA ODI #11130587
118,000 miles · Aug 20, 2018
Unknown Or Other
WATER LEAKING IN FROM SUNROOF. FOOT WELLS ON PASSANGER SIDE FILLED WITH WATER. WATER DRIPS FROM SUN VISOR ATTACHMENT. AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT CAME ON SOON AFTER I NOTICED THIS.
NHTSA ODI #11121089
150,000 miles · Jul 31, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY AN UNKNOWN DEALER PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WARNING INDICATOR RE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY AN UNKNOWN DEALER PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
NHTSA ODI #11114741
120,000 miles · Jul 19, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE REAR SEATS OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS AT GEBHARDT VOLKSWAGEN (2470 49TH ST, BOULDER, CO 80301, (303) 444-1644). THE MANUFACTUR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE REAR SEATS OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRS AT GEBHARDT VOLKSWAGEN (2470 49TH ST, BOULDER, CO 80301, (303) 444-1644). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA ODI #11112461
Mileage unknown · Jul 17, 2018
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine
TAKATA RECALL THE FUEL PUMP WATER PUMP AND POWER LOSS
NHTSA ODI #11111928
123,373 miles · Jul 10, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BOMMARITO CADILLAC INC., 4190 I-70 NORTH OUTER ROAD, ST PETERS, MISSOURI 63370) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL FILTER CAP WAS FRACTURED AND NEED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BOMMARITO CADILLAC INC., 4190 I-70 NORTH OUTER ROAD, ST PETERS, MISSOURI 63370) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL FILTER CAP WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,373.
NHTSA ODI #11110421
127,000 miles · Jul 6, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System
VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN TURNING CORNERS
NHTSA ODI #11109954
104,000 miles · Jul 4, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System
ENGINE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING ON ROADWAY DUE TO METAL SHAVINGS FROM "CAM FOLLOWER" FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. A POOR CAMSHAFT LOBE DESIGN CAUSED METAL SHAVINGS FROM CAM FOLLOWER TO GOUGE INTO CAMSHAFT JOURNALS GUIDES OF CYLINDER HEAD. A KNOWN VW ISSUE, YET THEY HAVE NOT LOOKED TO HELP CONSUMERS. THE FSI 2.0L ENGINES ARE IN MILLI…
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ENGINE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING ON ROADWAY DUE TO METAL SHAVINGS FROM "CAM FOLLOWER" FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. A POOR CAMSHAFT LOBE DESIGN CAUSED METAL SHAVINGS FROM CAM FOLLOWER TO GOUGE INTO CAMSHAFT JOURNALS GUIDES OF CYLINDER HEAD. A KNOWN VW ISSUE, YET THEY HAVE NOT LOOKED TO HELP CONSUMERS. THE FSI 2.0L ENGINES ARE IN MILLIONS OF CARS THAT STILL MAY BE ON THE ROAD TODAY. MULTIPLE VW AND AUDI POPULAR MODELS.
NHTSA ODI #11109512
100,000 miles · Jun 28, 2018
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER APPROXIMATELY TWENTY MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V50900…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER APPROXIMATELY TWENTY MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND ADVISED HER TO CALL THE DEALER. THE CONTACT CALLED CHAPMAN VOLKSWAGEN OF NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA AT 866-577-2408 (LOCATED AT 9371 ROOSEVELT BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114) WHERE A RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #11104566
Official recalls
4Mar 6, 2018
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 & remedy
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 supersedes recall 16V-078.
Aug 16, 2017
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 & remedy
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.
Feb 10, 2016
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In 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 potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
May 28, 2008
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,079 MY 2008 PASSAT AND 2,500 MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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