2009 Volkswagen Passat electrical system problems
The 2009 Volkswagen Passat has 26 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
26
Electrical System complaints
12%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE PARKED FOR 30 MINUTES THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE FRONT UNDER THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED IT COULD BE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE OR A LEAK IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2009 Volkswagen Passat have?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2009 Volkswagen Passat electrical system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.