2009 Volkswagen Passat: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · TX

Engine stalled while driving. I believe my vehicle should be included in the federal safety agency recall no. : 17v‑509 manufacturer recall no. : 20ae

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 118,500 miles · FL

The car has stalled multiple times while driving. Lights pop on and the fuel pump is the error code, along with misfires. I have had at least a dozen or more close calls with the stall out and failure to start up, and at least 2-3 times I have almost been seriously injured or killed due to the stall out. It stalls when its in motion or even when it is parked and is starting up.

Filed Oct 14, 2019 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · GA

Fuel pump cracked, and placement of pump caused gasoline to pool underneath back seat inside the car, right under where my 4 year olds car seat is. Tech started we are extremely lucky that it didnt catch on fire, because it was basically a bomb directly underneath him that could have gone off anytime the car was turned on or running. Only found out about it when I took it to get the fuel pump module replaced, and only found out about that recall when the car started stalling out while driving. It is now at volkswagen of macon waiting on parts for a $1,000 repair. We are going to get rid of the car because we are not putting my son back in a car where that is even possible.

Filed Jul 11, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · MD

My vw passat 2009 sustained engine failure due to failure timing chain/timing chain tensioner and now needs very expensive engine repair or replacement of engine. Car drove okay for 15 minutes in the morning then it was then parked for about 2 hours. When trying to re-start the car, the car would not start. Mechanic noted absent compression in 2 cylinders and diagnosed it to be due to timing chain slipping. This happened at 80,000miles and less than 10 years (9 years 9 months) of purchase of the vehicle. Vw's extended warranty covers repair/replacement of timing chain but does not cover repair of engine damage resulted due to timing chain failure. The car was serviced at vw dealer regularly and there was no warning or indication of impending failure of the timing chain. Other owners of vw vehicles have also complained of having identical problems on online community with some people complaining of engine stalling while driving. This appears to be a defective design rather than wear and tear due ageing and I feel that vw should recall the affected vehicles to repair the problems.

Filed Jan 9, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 34,851 miles · PA

The steering wheel lock was defective on my 2009 volkswagen passat. The vehicle had less than 35000 miles on it. This is a safety issue. The steering wheel locked up on several different occasions while I was trying to take the vehicle out of the garage. The steering wheel lock also caused the vehicle to stall. In addition, it could cause the vehicle to shake while it is being driven. Volkswagen USA admitted that this part is an issue. They issued several technical service bulletins about the steering wheel column lock. Several other makes and models of volkswagens were recalled as a result of this issue. I am seeking judgement from volkswagen in the amount of $588.91, which is the cost of repair. Volkswagen refuses to pay for the safety issue because the car only had a 3 yr warranty. I will never purchase another volkswagen ever. They are not willing to work with the consumer. The vehicle has been repaired by a volkswagen dealer on 12/28/2018.

Filed Nov 17, 2018 · Steering · 35,000 miles · PA

My car has less than 35000 miles. The steering wheel column lock is defective has been appearing on my instrument panel. This defective part will not allow the car to start at time. Further investigation revealed that it could cause the car to stall while it is being driven. A search of the internet revealed that this is a frequent problem with this make and model of the car. It is a safety issue which is not caused by normal wear and tear. Volkswagen refuses to repair the vehicle at no charge for a known safety issue. I want volkswagen held responsible. If the vehicle stalls while in motion, I will file a lawsuit. I want to give your company the opportunity to resolve it first.

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Engine · 74,009 miles · OH

Rear main seal and breather unit blew out @ 74k miles. My vehicle was leaking oil and vacuum pressure. Cost me $1800 to repair. It caused my vehicle to stall out several times while driving/resting at stop lights.

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Fuel system · 109,307 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen passat. While driving 65 MPH or while at a stop sign, the vehicle vibrated and stalled. The engine indicator illuminated as well. The vehicle was able to restart on the second attempt. The vehicle was taken to roseville volkswagen (830 automall dr., roseville, ca 95661, (916) 945-2997) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the vehicle stalled while driving home from the dealer. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where the failure was diagnosed as the fuel pump module. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was 109,307. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 20, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 111,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen passat. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. In addition, the engine warning indicator failed to illuminate. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact managed to restart the vehicle and drove to darcars volkswagen (12511 prosperity dr., silver spring, md 20904, (301) 622-7000) where it stalled again. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system: gasoline); however, the contact had not received a recall notice. The same dealer diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced, but the recall was on hold. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was 111,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 26, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · 119,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Mar 20, 2018 · Fuel system, Steering · 62,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen passat. While driving 30 MPH, the power steering failed and the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a crash. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to garvey volkswagen (483 quaker rd, queensbury, ny 12804, (518) 793-3488). The contact called the manufacturer twice after the crash and was informed that parts were not available, and further testing was needed on the fuel pump. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where a new fuel pump was installed. One month later, the vehicle stalled again without warning. The failure mileage was 62,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

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.