Recall update: currently, intake manifold needs to be repaired-engine light on-cost $1400.00. Took car to dealership for fuel pump was told it was replaced but would not give evidence that it was. Side frontal air bag never replaced-was told by dealership did not need it.
2009 Volkswagen Passat airbags problems
12 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Volkswagen Passat airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 18V148000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V078000 · Recall details
What 2009 Volkswagen Passat owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen passat. Upon purchasing the vehicle used, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to volkswagen of orange park (7220 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244 (855) 758-7110) where she was informed that she would have to pay $100 to have the indicator turned off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was unknown.
Takata recall wanting to know if my car is one that has been recalled for 18v148000 and 08v57700 for suspension
Tamara recall. Ecp light comes on. The car will stall out. If I let it sit 5-10 minutes it will start up and I can drive for a while, but it's stalling out more frequently. I am afraid to get on the freeway.
Takata recall- I was notified by tk holdings inc. That my 2009 vw passat should have airbags replaced as part of the national recall. I contacted vw and they refused to replace my airbags stating that my car was not eligible for an airbag recall, but only eligible for a fuel pump recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen passat. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (bachman volkswagen, 9652 bluegrass pkwy, louisville, ky 40299, (502) 996-8943) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times and worsened while waiting for the part. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Dealer has no replacement parts to fix the recalled air bag.
Takata recall. As of febuary 6th they have not issued a fi for my car after 2 years.
I received a notice from wv in april 2016. It is not december of 2016 and nothing has been done to address this recall. In addition to the recall I do have the airbag light on, in the dashboard signaling that something must be done asap. Thank you
The steering wheel controls stopped working one day, along with the horn. Several days later, the airbag warning light came on, and the display shows "airbag fault" every time I start the car. I purchased an extended warranty for this car, and vw refuses to cover the repair. My local dealership diagnosed the problem to be a faulty clock spring.
Questions about the 2009 Volkswagen Passat airbags
Does the 2009 Volkswagen Passat have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the airbags of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2009 Volkswagen Passat airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Volkswagen Passat airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 18V148000, 16V078000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Volkswagen Passat have bad airbags?
The Volkswagen Passat model years with the most airbags complaints are 2013 (382 complaints), 2014 (354 complaints) and 2012 (296 complaints).
Other 2009 Volkswagen Passat problems
Engine 64Fuel system 53Steering 20Electrical 18Transmission 10Driver assistance 7Brakes 4Suspension 4Acceleration 2Seat belts 2Body 1Locks 1Visibility 1
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