CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Volkswagen Passat has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 168 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 6 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (44 reports).
2008 Volkswagen Passat 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.
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator may be subject to excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2008 Volkswagen Passat problems
Problem areas named in the 168 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 44 |
| Engine | 43 |
| Air Bags | 33 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Visibility | 5 |
What owners report
My car stalled on me while I was driving and would not start. I was told I need a new feul pump module. I took it to the dealership to get it replace and the feul pump but the car will not start.
The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while her husband was reversing out of the garage, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the insurance company later informed the contact that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V509000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
My son bought this used car. The STOP ENGINE light came on, got an oil change but the light did not go away. Were told that the oil pressure might be the issue so took it to the mechanic. We were told it was most likely the oil pressure switch. There were multiple codes(cones) and were cleared. The switch was replaced but the engine light's still on & the STOP ENGINE comes on but goes off. It appears it is a gas pump issue that it might be manufacture fault. Is there a recall for this issue on this 2008 Passat? It's my [XXX] 's first car, he saved & bought it but it's dangerous...he got it diagnosed & was told it's a $5,000 job. If it's an oil/gas pump manufacturer issue, is Volkswagen respo
Steering Lock Warning Light flashes yellow and car takes two to three attempts to start. Periodically light changes to red with audible. Car occasionally shuts down while driving but recovers before stopping completely. This has been happening for over a year and is now getting significantly worse. Dealer serviced about 4 weeks ago and key fob replaced but no other notations. Full dealer inspection but no mention about this issue. There seems to be a lot of comments about this issue. Please research as it is definitely not a "one-off".
There is a recall with the fuel pump and the manufacturer is claiming that I need to replace certain parts to be able to do the recall.
2008 Volkswagen Passat questions
Does the 2008 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat: Driver airbag inflator may explode and spray metal fragments; Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine, raising crash risk; Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments at Occupants; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 168 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (44), Engine (43), Air Bags (33).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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.