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-01-11-30 | 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-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-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 - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 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 AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 56000 | 1 | |
| Exhaust pipe broke at the flex pipe. hot exhaust gas burned through the wiring of the electronic steering rack. lost steering and then engine shut off completely and not able to be restarted. exhaust pipe, steering rack & steering wiring was replaced (wiring needs a heat-shield to protect the wiring). *tr | |||