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2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort Sedan

The 2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort Sedan is a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 sedan with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,300 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.

It makes 200 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 207 lb-ft of torque at 1800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$28,300 ($42,879 *)
MSRP with Destination$28,990 ($43,924 *)
Destination Charge$690
Engine
Engine Type2.0L DOHC 16-valve turbocharged TSI inline-4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower200 hp @ 5,100 rpm
Torque207 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 16-valve
Bore and Stroke82.5 x 92.8
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Injection TypeDirect injection (TSI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded gasoline
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2009 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. w/SAB
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon w/SAB: overall not rated

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen PASSAT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 6, 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.

NHTSA campaign 18V148000

Aug 16, 2017 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.

NHTSA campaign 17V509000

Feb 10, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

NHTSA campaign 16V078000

Nov 3, 2008 · STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

VW IS RECALLING 130 MY 2009 PASSAT, PASSAT WAGON, AND PASSAT CC VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR CONTROL UNIT THAT CAN MALFUNCTION DUE TO A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THIS MALFUNCTION OCCURS, THE DRIVER'S STEERING INPUT IS NOT PROPERLY PROCESSED BY THE SYSTEM AND THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RESPOND AS THE DRIVER INTENDS. THIS DEFECT CAN ONLY OCCUR IMMEDIATELY AFTER VEHICLE START-UP WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED FOR THE FIRST TIME AND AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.

Consequence: DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO OVERCOME THE SYSTEM DURING MALFUNCTION WILL CAUSE (1) VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL; (2) THE STEERING SYSTEM MOTOR TO TURN OFF; (3) THE RED STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE; AND (4) AUDIBLE WARNINGS TO CHIME. A MALFUNCTIONING STEERING SYSTEM COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

NHTSA campaign 08V577000

152 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen PASSAT

Owner Complaints

152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen PASSAT (5 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine61
Fuel/Propulsion System49
Steering20
Electrical System19
Air Bags12
Power Train10
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 3, 2025 · Engine
“The check engine light and oil pressure light appeared on my dash screen as I was driving home from work. I pulled over to the nearest repair shop to have the vehicle diagnosed. Upon arriving, the…”
Apr 3, 2025 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine and oil warning lights started flashing on the instrument panel. The contact…”
Dec 13, 2024 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“On [XXX], a MIDAS shop found an alleged crack in the front part of the gas tank on the upper part of the tank by the floor board. The manager also stated that it could be a plastic seal from the fuel…”
Nov 27, 2022 · Steering, Electrical System
“The power steering system failed. At first I thought the steering wheel was locked. I started the car and could not turn the wheel. The power steering light illuminated in red and there was a loud…”
Jul 11, 2022 · Service Brakes
“The abs sensors are not functioning although they have been replaced. The dashboard has multiple failure lights. The vehicle is a VW CC not covered by the ABS recall although it exhibits identical…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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