NHTSA lists 168 complaints for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat, 3 of them mention a crash and 6 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2018-03-06. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-08-16. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-02-10. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
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 m (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2008-05-28. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
622 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 188 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 141 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 117 |
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| AIR BAGS | 63 |
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| ENGINE | 55 |
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| STRUCTURE | 38 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 36 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 34 |
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11038143
Date: 2026-09-09. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
10244545
Date: 2023-10-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
VW Engine oil quality standards
10243299
Date: 2023-09-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
VW Engine oil quality standards
10242897
Date: 2023-09-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
10242894
Date: 2023-09-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
10241177
Date: 2023-08-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
10239654
Date: 2023-07-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
10239653
Date: 2023-07-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
10238308
Date: 2023-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
10239655
Date: 2023-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger