I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM WV IN APRIL 2016. IT IS NOT DECEMBER OF 2016 AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO ADDRESS THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION TO THE RECALL I DO HAVE THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON, IN THE DASHBOARD SIGNALING THAT SOMETHING MUST BE DONE ASAP. THANK YOU *TR
2009 Volkswagen Passat airbags problems
severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE TURNING LEFT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK PILLAR HOLDING UP A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE…
TAKATA RECALL- I WAS NOTIFIED BY TK HOLDINGS INC. THAT MY 2009 VW PASSAT SHOULD HAVE AIRBAGS REPLACED AS PART OF THE NATIONAL RECALL. I CONTACTED VW AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE MY AIRBAGS STATING THAT MY CAR WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AN AIRBAG RECALL, BUT ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR A FUEL PUMP RECALL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE USED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VOLKSWAGEN OF ORANGE PARK (7220 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244 (855) 758-7110) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $100 TO HAVE THE INDICATOR TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFOR…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Volkswagen Passat?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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