Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V235000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 02/21/2008 to 04/28/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 6579 | 05/30/2008 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/28/2008 | 05/28/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volkswagen is recalling 4,079 my 2008 passat and 2,500 my 2009 tiguan passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0t fsi ulev ii engines. these vehicles have an engine control module (ecm) containing software that may not properly control engine idle with the air conditioning turned on. in rare cases, the ecm may unexpectedly increase engine rpm. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine rpm may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and update the ecm software free of charge. the recall began on may 30, 2008. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen recall no. 24m9/r7.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| TB-17-09-01 | 04/01/2009 | 10030371 | Volkswagen: due to change in coolant and engine oil part numbers check/replace oil cooler. on some vehicles with 2.0i tfsi engine leaks on the oil cooler can occur because of a production fault. *pe | 09/25/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| TB-17-09-01 | 04/01/2009 | 10030371 | Volkswagen: due to change in coolant and engine oil part numbers check/replace oil cooler. on some vehicles with 2.0i tfsi engine leaks on the oil cooler can occur because of a production fault. *pe | 09/25/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TB-01-12-04 | 02/10/2012 | 10043602 | Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance. *pe | 04/13/2012 | |
| TB-01-11-25 | 12/08/2011 | 10043284 | Volkswagen: intake manifold runner position sensor or intake flap motor may be inoperative. *pe | 03/09/2012 | |
| TB-01-11-30 | 12/22/2011 | 10043286 | Volkswagen: on certain model year vehicles, experiencing harsh up/down shift in gears 1-2, 2-3 or 3-2, 2-1. especially during temperatures below 60 c (140 f). programming software update is provided for ecm, tcm and valve body replacemen | 03/09/2012 | |
| TB-01-11-24 | 12/01/2011 | 10043282 | Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles may experience an oil filler cap leaking, or rushing noise from engine or a whistling noise due to crankcase ventilation pressure or intake turbo pipe malfunction. *pe | 03/09/2012 | |
| TB-15-11-04 | 12/22/2011 | 10043276 | Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles are experiencing engine not starting, making a rattling noise when engine has started, timing chain keeps slipping and exhaust light comes on. *pe | 03/08/2012 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Volkswagen: malfunction light is on and there is noise with the engine running rough. multiple trouble codes possibly stored. all models 2008-2012. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| TB-17-09-01 | 04/01/2009 | 10030371 | Volkswagen: due to change in coolant and engine oil part numbers check/replace oil cooler. on some vehicles with 2.0i tfsi engine leaks on the oil cooler can occur because of a production fault. *pe | 09/25/2009 | |
| TSB-01-08-12 | 05/12/2009 | 10028104 | Volkswagen: the intake flap motor or intake manifold runner position sensor g336 may be inoperative (both are included in one single unit). models golf, gti, a5 jetta, gli, eos, passat, passat wagon. *pe updated 9/25/09. | 03/03/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| V201203 | 12/03/2012 | 10050079 | Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap. *js | 01/24/2013 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| TB-2028830 | 03/09/2012 | 10043906 | Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. update- 17d2 positive crankcase ventilation valve. it is mandatory to perform updates on all applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to retail sale. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| 2028830 | 03/09/2012 | 10043906 | Volkswagen: update- 17d2 positive crankcase ventilation valve. it is mandatory to perform updates on all applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to retail sale. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 2028829 | 03/13/2012 | 10043912 | Volkswagen: update- 24w2 intake flap motor. perform this update on all applicable vehicles within intake manifold runner control warranty ext (10 years or 120,000 miles (192, 000km), whichever occurs first. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| 2028829 | 03/13/2012 | 10043912 | Volkswagen: see document searchbutton for owner letter. update- 24w2 intake flap motor. perform this update on all applicable vehicles within intake manifold runner control warranty ext (10 years or 120,000 miles (192, 000km), whichever | 05/01/2012 | |
| TB-01-15-27 | 12/15/2011 | 10043281 | Volkswagen: on certain model vehicles the intake manifold runner position sensor or intake flap motor could be inoperative. *pe | 03/09/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 06/03/2012 | 40000 | ||
| While parked in the lot, the engine area cought on fire and burned the front half of the car before the fire department put it out. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 10000 | 1 | |
| My '08 passat with a 2.0 t engine burns through a great deal of oil. about 1/2 liter per 1,000 miles. it is a new car (now 28,000 miles) and should not burn oil! vw states this oil consumption is normal, but i disagree. i lease the car and have had all maintenance done at the dealer. i must frequently add oil to the engine and have brought it in to be serviced for this oil consumption issue several times. from research done online, this is not a problem unique to me. please help! *tr | |||
| 12/26/2008 | 11000 | 1 | |
| 1. slowing to stop at red light. 15 feet behind another car that was stopped, and with my foot firmly on the brake, the engine revved to top speed and the brake did not stop the car. i bumped the stopped car, put the car in park and turned off the engine. 2. no damage to either car. police were called and came out until tow truck arrived. car towed to dealer where the car (9 months old and 11000 miles) was purchased. 3. one week later, the dealer said they could find nothing wrong. they paid for a rental car for the week. i refuse to drive the car so they offered to trade it in on a new one and that it had depreciated 50% in 9 months. vw corporate offered a $1000 rebate on a new car. 4. i called vw corporate to register a complaint, but they said that the dealer was empowered to made decisions. they would do nothing. *tr | |||