2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 18V148000Mar 6, 2018363,713 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
  Covers: Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2007–2010, Passat 2007–2010, 2012–2014, CC 2009–2014 +2 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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…

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• 17V509000Aug 16, 2017280,915 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2006–2010, CC 2009–2016, Passat 2006–2010

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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