2009 Volkswagen Passat: check engine light

Filed Apr 3, 2025 · Engine · 112,322 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine and oil warning lights started flashing on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic, who attempted to start the vehicle; however, the engine skipped, and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the timing chain had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact learned of the Volkswagen Timing Chain Settlement, ID Number: 16/2765 for the timing chain; however, the campaign ended in 2019. The VIN was not under recall, and the vehicle was not included in the Volkswagen Timing Chain Settlement. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,322.

Filed Apr 3, 2025 · Engine · SC

The check engine light and oil pressure light appeared on my dash screen as I was driving home from work. I pulled over to the nearest repair shop to have the vehicle diagnosed. Upon arriving, the mechanic noticed my oil was low and filled the car with oil. Once that was completed, the car would not start. I noticed it made unusual noises after several more failed attempts. I had the vehicle towed to an authorized dealership to further troubleshoot and they were able to confirm that the engine jumped time due to a failed timing chain tensioner, which requires a new engine since mine is an interference engine. Due to the timing chain tensioner failing, there was catastrophic damage done to the engine leaving the vehicle inoperable.

Filed Nov 27, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · VA

The power steering system failed. At first I thought the steering wheel was locked. I started the car and could not turn the wheel. The power steering light illuminated in red and there was a loud beeping sound when the car is turned on. It was not until the car was towed that I realized that the wheel was not locked. The tow truck driver was able to turn the wheel to steer the vehicle on to the truck bed. I had someone plug in a diagnostic machine. I do not recall the exact code but he said the power steering system was not getting a signal. He replaced the steering angle sensor but that did not fix the issue. I had passenger at the time and was concerned for my safety. Luckily, the system failed while the car was parked, but we were left stranded. I have come across the following information on the Kelley Blue Book website: Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN ID: 08V577000 Report Date: Oct 31 2008 Vehicles Affected: 130 Consequence: DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO OVERCOME THE SYSTEM DURING MALFUNCTION WILL CAUSE (1) VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL; (2) THE STEERING SYSTEM MOTOR TO TURN OFF; (3) THE RED STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE; AND (4) AUDIBLE WARNINGS TO CHIME. A MALFUNCTIONING STEERING SYSTEM COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. What You Should Do: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-4822-8987. Summary: VW IS RECALLING 130 2009 PASSAT, PASSAT WAGON, AND PASSAT CC VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR CONTROL UNIT THAT CAN MALFUNCTION DUE TO A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURS, THE DRIVER'S STEERING INPUT IS NOT PROPERLY PROCESSED BY THE SYSTEM AND THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RESPOND AS THE DRIVER INTENDS. THIS DEFECT CAN ONLY OCCUR IMMEDIATELY AFTER VEHICLE START-UP WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED FOR THE FIRST TIME AND AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.

Filed Feb 15, 2020 · Airbags, Engine · 75,000 miles · SC

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.

Filed Jun 21, 2018 · Fuel system · 82,685 miles · TX

My passat fuel pump is using to much gas, ive had to get it towed because check engine light flashing and gas in my oil and replaced injectors, its a 2009 with 80,000 miles. You can also feel the misfire or a hesitant off and on while driving. Ive put around 5,000 mile on it and the check engine light is on again but not flashing.

Filed May 7, 2018 · Engine · 97,100 miles · MN

My son drove the vehicle to school this morning. As he neared the school driveway going about 25 miles per hour, the engine warning light came on "stop engine immediately." he drove the vehicle 1 city block to park in the school parking lot. The engine did not jolt when the warning came on but it came on none-the-less.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Engine · 135,700 miles · NY

Rear main oil seal needed to be replaced. It was compromised by excessive pressure in crankcase because pcv breather was not functioning. There was no check engine condition prior to the rear seal being compromised. Rear main seal replacement costs $1146, parts and labor. Pcv valve was also replaced. I noticed an oil leak on garage floor, which LED me to bring it into service for a technician to inspect. I would like vw to compensate for some of the costs for this repair.

Filed Mar 5, 2018 · Fuel system · 94,036 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen passat. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. After the vehicle was restarted, the contact began driving and the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was fueled. The vehicle was taken to autonation volkswagen las vegas (6375 w sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89146, (702) 605-5802), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The part needed for the repair was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 94,036. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 18, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 46,400 miles · MA · crash

On 11/15/11 @33,125 miles when accelerating intermittently shift into neutral correct back to drive "could not be replicated" by vw service. Then, car started to become "hesitant" on acceleration from a stop or when on driving. 1/16/12, hesitation more frequent; vw service took a short drive,could not replicate "it's not an issue unless mil" (recommended new wiper blades). 3/6/12, @ 41,117 miles, continued to intermittently hesitate/wanted to stall/ neutral" no engine light (mil); 3/14/12 @ 41,595 miles, left headlight bulb replaced. 6/7/12, while in traffic on expressway approximate speed was 20mph, car hesitated to move with flow of traffic then immediately after hesitation, 2 things occurred @same time, I was rear-ended & engine light (mil) came on. Then car hesitated as I went to pull over. Mil went off then flickered on. I called vw service the mil was off & was told that rear-ended caused the flicker. Mil cont to intermittently go on & off. On 6/30/12 @47,098 miles, mil on steering locked up car hesitating; vw service was informed that auto body shop stated obd car misfiring; replaced l headlight again-car passed inspection. On 7/12/12 @ 48347 miles, mil vw swapped wires again; mil, hesitation while driving, & shifting issue still intermittent; 3/2/13@ 64070 miles mil on l headlight bulb replaced; 3/30/13 mil replace spark plugs; 4/15/13 @ 65,689 mil ignition coil manifold fuel injectors replaced; returned 4/16/13 hesitation rebreather corrected; safety inspection mil on forced car to passed. Mil stays on still hesitates @78,942 water pump; @79000 car hesitating stalling mil intake valve fuel injector need cleaning - l headlight again; @91,195, left headlight replaced vehicle ret to me by vw with mil & steering lock lights on refused to repair 100,191 miles mil still on 107,290 vw forced fail safety inspection mil came on &has never gone off

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Fuel system · 108,000 miles · NC

On 1 september 2017, I parked my vw in my garage. There were no engine lights on or anything, but the car had been making a loud fan like noise after I removed the key fob from the ignition. Its been doing that since I bought it. I didn't start the car back up until 5 september 2017 after returning from a weekend with family. When I started my vw up I noticed that the engine light was now illuminated. I waited about a week before I took any action hoping that the light would just go away on its own, but it didn't. On 12 september I took the car to the nearest autozone and took advantage of their free engine light diagnostic check. The error codes read "p0171 system too lean (bank 1)" and "p12a2 fuel rail pressure sensor inappropriately high." at the top of the paper it stated that the most likely solution for these error codes was to replace the fuel pump. Once I returned home I called the local volkswagen dealership and told them what the problem was, they told me that there was a recall out for my model vehicle, but there is no fix at the moment. I then went online to see for myself, the manufacturer recall number is: 20ae and the federal safety agency manufacturer number is: 17v509. I am not sure what caused the vehicle to randomly start having these issues. I do not feel safe driving the car out of town anymore, I only drive it to and from work.

Filed Jun 15, 2016 · Seat belts, Suspension · NV

Tension belt, shaking & jumping the engine feels likes it's going to fall, the maniford volkswagen has extended the emissions control systems warranty for the intake manifold under specific conditions to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's original in-service date, for certain 2008 ' 2011 model year volkswagen 2.0t engine vehicles with engine codes cbfa and ccta., "which I went to the vw service center, and they wasn't trying to honor any of recalls or the extended, this was the worst service I ever had, "I always take my car to the dealership service center, I have always had toyota due all my service, as I was saying, "I took my car in for the extended warranty and that's when all hell broke loose, they started trying to have me fix other stuff on my car, costing $2,400.00, the man was forcing me to do an engine service, and when I said I wasn't ready to do that, he became mad and started saying nothing wrong with the extended manifold, everything was working good on my car until I brought my car in, even the mechanics man was saying how my car was in good condition, the crazy thing, I had an appointment that was made with the vw customer care for the extended warranty, & they had my car for over 7 hours and all was done was and regular oil change, "which I thought they did an transmission oil change since that's was what they was telling me I needed, because the engine light was on, and I didn't need a regular oil change, I just had one two months prior, they was like sal-vergers, because they have a lot of recalls and extended services, they not trying to honor of for fill any obligation of the law, it's like their sales peoples is told to make the people with extended warranty, recalls, found something wrong, or make something wrong other then the customer's extended warranty, recall, for more info call [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 88,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen passat. While the vehicle was parked and while driving various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently without the accelerator pedal being depressed. In addition, the contact noticed engine oil leaking from underneath the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear main engine seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.