The vehicle dossier US · 2008
2008 Volkswagen
PASSATProblems & recalls
168 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Fuel system appears in 63 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 168 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.
90,000 miles is the median among 126 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 56,000–117,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
4 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 18V148000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 69Q9
Read campaign 18V148000 at NHTSAFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPCampaign 17V509000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 20AE
Read campaign 17V509000 at NHTSAAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 16V078000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Read campaign 16V078000 at NHTSAENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCampaign 08V235000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 24M9/R7
Read campaign 08V235000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
621 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
V171901201285567VW Engine oil quality standardsNHTSA ID 10244545
VW Engine oil quality standards
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10244545 at NHTSAV171905201285566VW Engine oil quality standardsNHTSA ID 10243299
VW Engine oil quality standards
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10243299 at NHTSAV271901201189425Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminologyNHTSA ID 10242897
Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10242897 at NHTSAV0018092053065_4Safety Related Inquiry and ReportingNHTSA ID 10242894
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10242894 at NHTSAV171901201285565Update to Volkswagen engine oil standardsNHTSA ID 10241177
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10241177 at NHTSAV271503201607612Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current drawNHTSA ID 10239654
Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10239654 at NHTSAV171901201285564Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.NHTSA ID 10239653
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10239653 at NHTSAV271901201189424Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas ChargerNHTSA ID 10239655
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10239655 at NHTSAV2719012011894_2Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas ChargerNHTSA ID 10238308
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10238308 at NHTSAV011812201460319Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.NHTSA ID 10238301
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10238301 at NHTSAV171901201285563Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.NHTSA ID 10238307
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10238307 at NHTSAV171806201781318Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.NHTSA ID 10238306
Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10238306 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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