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2009 Volkswagen Passat

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

10.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,255

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018111 · manufacturer campaign 69Q9

6 March 2018

Transport Canada lists: CC 2009–2014 · Eos 2010–2014 · Golf 2010–2013 · Passat 2007–2010, 2012–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. Additional Note: This recall supersedes the Volkswagen brand vehicles subject to recall 2016-064 (Volkswagen Recall 69M9). Volkswagen vehicles completed under the previous 2016-064 recall require repair under this recall, as the previous recall remedy was an interim repair. Interim repair parts must be replaced with final repair parts.

37,197 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2017398 · manufacturer campaign 20AE

16 August 2017

Transport Canada lists: CC 2009–2016 · Passat 2006–2010

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there could be an interruption in electrical power to the fuel pump control module. This could result in the fuel pump running continuously, resulting in a drained battery and/or a no start condition, or cause a loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fuel pump control module and relocate it within the vehicle.

19,508 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016064 · manufacturer campaign 69M9 / 69N1

9 February 2016

Transport Canada lists: A 5 2010–2012 · Q 5 2009–2012 · S 5 2010–2012 · CC 2009–2014 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front driver airbag inflator. Note: This campaign only affects the Audi A5 and Audi S5 Cabriolet models.

64,660 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2009087 · manufacturer campaign 69H3/S3

19 March 2009

Transport Canada lists: Passat 2009

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the right front seatbelt buckle wiring harness may have been incorrectly routed during vehicle assembly. As such, the wires could become damaged when the seat is moved fully up and down or fore and aft. If this occurs, the airbag control module will switch to a fallback algorithm and deactivate the passenger's frontal airbag. Failure of the passenger frontal airbag to deploy during a vehicle crash could increase the risk of personal injuries or death to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reroute the right front seatbelt wiring harness.

409 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2008398 · manufacturer campaign J1/P3

3 November 2008

Transport Canada lists: Passat 2009

What is wrong

On certain Passat, Passat CC and Passat wagon, an electromechanical steering control unit may have a malfunction due to a damaged capacitor. If this malfunction occurs, the driver's steering input will not be properly processed by the system and the vehicle may not respond as driver intends. This defect can only occur immediately after vehicle start-up when steering wheel is moved for the first time and at a speed of less than 8 Km/h (5mph). Driver attempts to overcome the system during this situation will cause: Vibrations in the steering wheel, steering system motor to turn off, the red steering system malfunction indicator light to illuminate, and audible warnings to chime. These four events will alert the driver of a malfunction. A malfunction of the steering system could result in a vehicle crash causing injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the steering gear.

20 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 53% of 152 2009 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
242 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2009 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2009 Volkswagen Passat get?
NRCan rates the 2009 Volkswagen Passat at 10.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 242 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 9 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2009 Volkswagen Passat for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,255 in fuel, producing roughly 4,851 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.