NHTSA Recall 08V235000: Engine and engine cooling
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,579 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volkswagen Passat.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V235000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24M9/R7 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | May 28, 2008 |
| Owner notification | May 30, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine RPM may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V235000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.