NHTSA recall 08V235000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Affects 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.
Why it matters: An engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine rpm may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and update the ECM software free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2008.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Volkswagen Passat, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V235000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.