CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (3 reports).
2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls
Driver airbag inflator may explode and spray metal fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture.
Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine, raising crash risk
Electrical power to the fuel pump control module can be interrupted, which may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Most common 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON TIMING CHAIN BROKE WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE, 160K MILES. VERY SCARY!!!!!!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (PACIFIC VOLKSWAGEN, 14900 HINDRY AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNTIL THE PART WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 180395286. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THA
WHILE IN MOTION THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ON CITY STREETS OR ON THE HIGHWAY TURNING AND WHILE ACCELERATING
WE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP IN AUGUST 2017 (SAFETY RISK DESCRPITION LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.) AND IT STILL HAS NO FIX. THIS IS VERY WORRYING AS IT COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY FOR MY FAMILY. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS MY FUEL PUMP IS HOT UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT.
SUMMARY ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THERE COULD BE AN INTERRUPTION IN ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE FUEL PUMP RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY, RESULTING IN A DRAINED BATTERY AND/OR A NO START CONDITION, OR CAUSE A LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. RECALL STATUS RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE REMEDY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE AND RELOCATE IT WITHIN THE VEHICLE. SAFETY RISK DESCRPITION A LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. MANUFACTURER RECALL NU
2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon questions
Does the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: Driver airbag inflator may explode and spray metal fragments; Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (3), Unknown Or Other (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.