2008-2009 Volkswagen Passat and Volkswagen Tiguan recall: engine and engine cooling
Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on May 28, 2008. It covers about 6,579 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,579
- reported
- May 28, 2008
- owners notified
- May 30, 2008
- related complaints
- 140
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 08V235000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Passat 2008 2008
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 2009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 140 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 08V235000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Volkswagen Passat and Volkswagen Tiguan engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 08V235000, reported on May 28, 2008, covers about 6,579 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V235000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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