2009 Volkswagen Passat Engine Problems
NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Volkswagen Passat, 45% of all 146 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 18 Passat model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 9 fires. Median mileage at failure: 77,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 65
- 45% of 146
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 9
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 77,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2009 Volkswagen Passat engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 24, 2010, latest Apr 3, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Passat model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Volkswagen Passat have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Volkswagen Passat, 45% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,000 miles.
- Which Volkswagen Passat year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Passat has the most engine complaints (160), compared with 65 for the 2009.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.