2009 Volkswagen Passat fuel/propulsion system problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2009 Volkswagen Passat — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On [XXX], a MIDAS shop found an alleged crack in the front part of the gas tank on the upper part of the tank by the floor board. The manager also stated that it could be a plastic seal from the fuel pump on the top part of the tank. The tank is located next to the exhaust system. My 2009 VW CC…”
filed Dec 13, 2024
“Engine stalled while driving. I believe my vehicle should be included in nhtsa recall no. : 17v-509 manufacturer recall no. : 20ae”
filed Jul 29, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 Passat | 6 | 6% |
| 2016 Passat | 15 | 14% |
| 2015 Passat | 21 | 9% |
| 2014 Passat | 47 | 8% |
| 2013 Passat | 65 | 9% |
| 2012 Passat | 32 | 7% |
| 2010 Passat | 25 | 15% |
| 2008 Passat | 44 | 26% |
| 2007 Passat | 31 | 12% |
| 2006 Passat | 41 | 7% |
| 2005 Passat | 8 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.