Eight problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2009 Passat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle used, the air bag warning had illuminated. The contact had never had the vehicle inspected or diagnosed for this matter. 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 a fee of $100. 00 to have the light taken off the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the defect and was that she would have to file a complaint with NHTSA. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Jo.
The contact owned a 2009 Volkswagen Passat. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact crashed into an unknown object in the road. None of the front or rear air bags deployed. The contact suffered injuries from a bump to the forehead. Also, there was an occupant in the rear passenger seat, who sustained severe injuries to the brain and remained hospitalized. A police report of the incident was filed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed and was towed to a impound facility. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
Takata recall wanting to know if my car is one that has been recalled for 18v148000 and 08v57700 for suspension.