2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 22 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 469 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 24 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 75 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system3 50%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Engine1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “The vehicle stopped while in motion on highway. The dealer replaced fuel pump but didn't relocate it in the vehicle as suggested on your website. I paid $988. My question is: who should pay the remedy cost?”
NHTSA complaint #11062205, filed 2018-01, 65,200 milesElectrical system: “Car stopped on a highway while in motion. Went to the vw dealer. They found faults for fuel module, and fuel pump unit. They removed and installed fuel pump and tube but didn't tell me it was a recalled item/part. I paid the full amount out of my pocket: $988.57”
NHTSA complaint #11071593, filed 2018-02, 65,200 milesEngine: “Since the summer of 2017 I have been having problems with my passat stalling, and or loosing poower when I am driving, last september 2017 I was told that a recall (20ae) was coming out that was related to my failures. Around october 15, 2017 I found out that the recall was issued. Since then I have been told by the local volkswagon garage that parts for the recall are not available. My case# from volkswagon group of america is #519607. At one point I was told by volkswagon group of america that I should get in touch with my local dealer (Volkswagen of marietta) and have it expected. …”
NHTSA complaint #11101057, filed 2018-06Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65,200 and 75,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passat Wagon FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 18V148000Mar 6, 2018Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator moduleCovers: Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2007–2010, Passat 2007–2010, 2012–2014, CC 2009–2014 +2 more
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…
- 17V509000Aug 16, 2017Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2006–2010, CC 2009–2016, Passat 2006–2010
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.
Recall details for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 469 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038146Sep 17, 2026Engine. Suggested fuel additive
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026Other or unknown. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036878Aug 27, 2026Brakes. Repair or Replace Information
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Other or unknown. Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Other or unknown. Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11035772Jul 15, 2026Electrical system. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019…
- 11035762Jul 9, 2026Engine. Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11034614Jun 18, 2026Engine. Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- 11034613Jun 18, 2026Engine. Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- 11034621Jun 11, 2026Air bags. Inquiries
Other model years of the Volkswagen Passat Wagon
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | 76,052 | 2 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 6 | 75,000 | 2 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 6 | 115,000 | 2 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 11 | 149,500 | 3 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 6 | 121,962 | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 7 | 105,000 | 0 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
All Volkswagen Passat Wagon model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon get?
The EPA rates the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon (Passat Wagon, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,000 miles and the middle half falls between 65,200 and 75,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.