2009 Annual Summary of EmissionRelated Recall and Voluntary Service 

Campaigns Performed on Light-Duty 

Vehicles and Light-Duty Trucks
EPA420-B-10-007a

April 2010

Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division

Office of Transportation and Air Quality

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

2009 Annual Summary of 

Emission-Related Recall and Voluntary 

Service Campaigns Performed on LightDuty Vehicles and Light-Duty Trucks
INTRODUCTION 

Federal regulations require motor vehicle manufacturers to report to EPA all recalls that 

affect emission-related components or systems. The following report briefly describes lightduty vehicle recalls reported to EPA that affect emission-related components or systems. 

Note that some of the recalls listed in this report fix problems that do not impact emission 

control performance even though they involve the repair or replacement of emission-related 

parts. Manufacturers voluntarily recall vehicles for various reasons, such as safety or 

customer satisfaction, but if they affect emission-related parts, they still must be reported to 

EPA. They are all considered “emission-related” for the purposes of this report. 

This report is divided into two sections. The first section is titled, “Emission-Related 

Recalls”. These are the typical recalls where the manufacturer recommends that the owner 

bring the car in for repair under the recall. In this case, the owner should not wait until the 

problem is apparent before getting the vehicle fixed. The second section titled, “EmissionRelated Voluntary Service Campaigns”. Under EPA rules, these are still considered recalls, 

but are listed separately because the manufacturer is telling the owner to bring the car in for 

repair only if the problem is apparent (such as a warning light, noise, drive problem, etc.). 

There is usually a warranty extension associated with these types of recalls. Note that the 

manufacturer might not call a voluntary service campaign a “recall” in the owner or dealer 

notifications. 

Recalls can be initiated voluntarily by the manufacturer or can be ordered by EPA. 

Voluntary recalls could also be directly influenced by EPA. Influenced recalls are those 

where EPA has had a direct role in convincing the manufacturer to voluntarily recall the 

vehicles. Because EPA is fairly successful at influencing recalls, ordered recalls are 

extremely rare. This report indicates these categories in the “Type” column. A “V” 

designation is a voluntary recall without direct EPA influence, an “I” designation is a 

voluntary recall that was directly influenced by EPA, a “VSC” designation is a voluntary 

service campaign not directly influenced by EPA, and an “I-VSC” designation is a voluntary 

service campaign directly influenced by EPA. If there is an ordered recall, the type will be 

designated with an “O”. 

It should also be noted that recalls may not include all of the vehicles in the described year, 

model, and engine family. Some recalls are specific to subsets of these categories because the 

problem or defect only affects part of a production run. The specific vehicles subject to a 

recall are identified by the manufacturer in the technical service bulletins provided to the 

repair facilities. These are usually listings based on the Vehicle Identification Number, or 

VIN, that is stamped on each vehicle. You should direct any questions regarding your 

vehicle’s inclusion in a recall to the dealer repair facility. If there are still issues or problems, 

direct these to EPA at the e-mail address: vehicle-recalls@epa. 
Abbreviations and Acronyms
 

Acronym/Term: Definition: 

CARB California Air Resources Board

CFV Clean Fuel Vehicle

DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code

ECU Engine Control Unit

ECM Engine Control Module

EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation

MIL Malfunction Indicator Light

MY Model Year

NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NLEV National Low Emission Vehicle

OBD On-Board Diagnostics

PCM Powertrain Control Module

TCM Transmission Control Module

TSB Technical Service Bulletin

VECI Vehicle Emission Control Information

VERR Voluntary Emissions Recall Report

Recall Type: Definition: 

O Ordered by EPA

V Voluntary Recall by Manufacturer

VSC Voluntary Service Campaign by Manufacturer

I Manufacturer voluntary action with EPA Influence

2009 Report 2 EPA-420-B-10-007a 

April 2010
Section 1: Emission-Related Recalls 

New recalls received after 4th Quarter 2009:

Manufacturer EPA# 

Bentley 3461

BMW 3765

Chrysler 3748

3802

GM 3624

Honda (Amended) 3750

Hyundai 3591

Jaguar 3536

Kia 3592

Mitsubishi 3897

Nissan 3799

3903

Subaru 3754

3850

3894

VW 3697

3727

2009 Report 3 EPA-420-B-10-007a 

April 2010
2009 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns through December 2009 

Mfr. Mfr. Recall 

Number 

EPA# Type Owner 

Notification 

MY Vehicle or Engine 

Class 

Engine Family Problem Description Affected 

Vehicles 

Total 

Number of 

Vehicles 

Recalled 

Bentley SC09/06

(Report received

1/27/2010)

3461 V 10/26/2009 2004

2005

2006

2007

Continental GT

Continental GT

Continental GT, Flying

Spur

Continental GT, GTC,

Flying Spur

4BEXV06.0501

5BEXV06.0501

6BEXV06.0501

7BEXV06.0501

Some vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If

this happens, either the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate and/or the

malfunction may cause the vehicle to exceed emission standards.

Remedy: This problem can be remedied by replacing the ignition coils with one which is

of the latest design.

805

3,693

4,959

2,343

11,800

BMW 08E-A03 3313 V 5/1/2009 2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

M3, M3 Cabrio, M

Roadster, M Coupe

M3, M3 Cabrio

M3, M3 Cabrio

M3, M3 Cabrio

M3, M3 Cabrio

2BMXV03.2S54

3BMXV03.2S54

4BMXV03.2S54

5BMXV03.2S54

6BMXV03.2S54

Certain vehicles have a software error such that the Digital Motor Electronics (DME)

programming may cause the Onboard Diagnostic (OBD) to erroneously evaluate the

emissions performance of the catalytic converter and causing the "Service Engine Soon"

light to illuminate prematurely.

Remedy: BMW will reprogram the DME control module with an improved version of the

software.

10,404

8,964

8,632

5,471

4,394

37,865

BMW 09E-A01 3688 V 5/20/2009 2007

2008

Mini Cooper 7BMXV01.6UL2

8BMXV01.6UL2

On certain Mini vehicles the catalytic converter may deteriorate causing an increased level

of vehicle emissions.

Remedy: Mini will inspect, and if necessary, replace the catalytic converter with an

improved version.

14,880

650

15,530

BMW 09E-A02 3765 V 9/29/2009 2009 335d 9BMXV03.0M57 Particulate matter filters with the wrong ceramic substrates were installed on a small

number of vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the diesel particulate filter with an

improved version.

440 440

Chrysler 2008-44E

H43

3640 V 2/1/2009 2009 Dodge Caliber SRT4 9CRXV02.42P0 The original Vehicle Emissions Control Label (VECI) does not include the required

identifier for vehicles built with a turbocharged engine.

Remedy: Chrysler is sending corrected VECI labels to vehicle owners to be applied to

the affected vehicles.

140 140

Chrysler 2009-03E

J04

3698 V 3/11/2009 2009 Dodge RAM 1500 9CRXT05.74P1 An inapplicable Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) label was affixed to some

Ram 1500 vehicles.

Remedy: Chrysler will conduct a voluntary emissions recall (J04) to replace the VECI

label on the affected vehicles.

597 597

Chrysler 2009-04E

J03

3699 V 3/19/2009 2009 Chrysler Sebring, Dodge

Avenger

Chrysler Sebring, Dodge

Avenger

Dodge Nitro

Dodge Grand Caravan,

Chrysler Town &

Country, VW Routan

Dodge Grand Caravan,

Chrysler Town &

Country, VW Routan

9CRXV02.7JNA

9CRXV02.7BR0

9CRXV04.02P0

9CRXV04.0CR0

9CRXV04.0TN0

On certain vehicles equipped with 2.7L and 4.0L engines the Positive Crankcase

Ventilation (PCV) valve may have an incorrect flow characteristic. Two shipments of PCV

valves from the Tier 2 supplier consisted of mixed stock.

Remedy: Chrysler will conduct a voluntary emissions recall (J03) to inspect the potentially

affected vehicles and to replace any incorrect PCV valves found.

793

343

30

407

897

2,470

Chrysler 2009-05E

J02

3700 V 3/20/2009 2009 Chrysler Sebring, Dodge

Avenger

9CRXV02.4UP0 Certain vehicles intended for sale in the United States territories of Puerto Rico and the

Virgin Islands may have been built with a flexible fuel capable fuel pump module instead of

the standard fuel pump module. This fuel pump may not be compatible with the instrument

cluster software and overstates the fuel level by 1/4 tank. The vehicle could run out of fuel

unexpectedly as a result.

Remedy: Chrysler will conduct a recall (J02) to replace the fuel pump module. This recall

is safety-related as well as emission-related.

91 91

Chrysler 2009-06E

J05

3701 V 4/8/2009 2007 Dodge RAM 7CRXT0287P80 The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may not be able to detect a completely blocked

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve or passage. Without this ability a blocked valve

or passage may cause the engine to emit nitrogen oxides at levels which may exceed

California Emissions Standards.

Remedy: Chrysler dealers will reprogram your vehicle's Powertrain Control Module.

10,069 10,069

2009 Report 4 EPA-420-B-10-007a 

April 2010
u on

2009 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns through December 2009 

Mfr. Mfr. Recall 

Number 

EPA# Type Owner 

Notification 

MY Vehicle or Engine 

Class 

Engine Family Problem Description Affected 

Vehicles 

Total 

Number of 

Vehicles 

Recalled 

Chrysler 2009-10-E

H45

3732 V 4/6/2009 2005 Dodge Durango 5CRXT03.75S0

5CRXT04.75J0

5CRXT04.76U0

5CRXT05.75J1

The fuel tank inlet check valve may stick in the open position. This can cause fuel to spill

out of the filler tube when the vehicle is being refueled. Fuel in the presence of an ignition

source can result in a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler dealers will test the vehicle's inlet check valve and replace the fuel

tank if necessary. This recall is safety-related as well as emission-related.

2,187

1,720

6,069

9,104

19,080

Chrysler 2009-13-E

J16

3755 V 6/5/2009 2007 Chrysler Pacifica 7CRXB0241M80 The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on these vehicles may not adequately control

nitrogen oxide emission levels under certain operating conditions.

Remedy: Chrysler dealers will reprogram the vehicle's PCM.

9,954 9,954

Chrysler 2009-01-E

J18

3694 V 7/7/2009 2003

2004

Concorde, 300M, Dodge

Intrepid

3CRXV03.5VD0

4CRXV03.5VM0

A defect in the camshaft position sensor software could ultimately cause damage to the

catalytic converters.

Remedy: Chrysler will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration to prevent

damage to the catalytic converters.

30,119

46,833

76,952

Chrysler 2009-21-E

J23

3852 V 9/25/2009 2009 Dodge Journey 9CRXV02.4UP0 Some vehicles were produced with a fuel Flow Control Valve (FCV) and Powertrain

Control Module (PCM) software intended for vehicles without FCV. Over time this may

cause the FCV to fail. A failed FCV could cause engine damage.

Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the PCM.

8 8

Chrysler 2009-12-E (J06) 3748 V 10/19/2009 2009 Dodge Ram 9CRXT03.71P0

9CRXT03.7CR1

9CRXT04.71PA

9CRXT05.74P1

9CRXT05.7VP1

The windshield washer fluid level sensor may leak allowing washer fluid to wick through

the wiring harness to the ambient temperature sensor. This can damage the ambient

temperature sensor and cause illumination of the MIL or may result in non-functional low

washer fluid warning lamp.

Remedy: Chrysler will replace the washer fluid sensor, ambient temperature sensor and

install a wiring harness overlay package.

622

71

4,000

11,302

5

16,000

Chrysler 2009-01a-E

(J18)

3802 V 7/7/2009 2003

2004

Chrysler

Concorde/300M, Dodge

Intrepid

3CRXV03.5VD0

4CRXV03.5VM0

The catalytic converters on these vehicles may become damaged from continued

operation in "limp-in" mode following a camshaft position sensor fault.

Remedy: Chrysler dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

30,119

46,883

77,002

General Motors MW335

08411

3796 V 5/18/2009 2009 Chevrolet Colorado,

GMC Canyon

Chevrolet

Avalanche/Tahoe/Subur

ban, GMC Yukon

Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC

Yukon, Cadillac

Escalade

Chevrolet

Avalanche/Tahoe/Subur

ban, GMC Yukon

Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid,

GMC Yukon Hybrid,

Cadillac Escapade

Hybrid

Chevrolet

Avalanche/Suburban,

GMC Y k

9GMXT02.9189

9GMXT03.7187

9GMXT05.3376

9GMXT05.3373

9GMXT06.2375

9GMXT02.9190

9GMXT03.7188

9GMXT05.3377

9GMXT05.3380

9GMXT05.3381

9GMXT06.2374

9GMXT05.3384

9GMXT06.0392

9GMXT06.0382

The fuel system control modules on certain vehicles may have a condition in which an

adhesive separation of the Room Temperature Vulcanizing seal may allow water to seep

into the module. Water in the module could cause a short; illuminate the MIL; make the

engine hard to start (or not start), or stall.

Remedy: GM will install a new fuel system control module. This recall is safety-related

as well as emission-related.

4,392

2,612

373

4,184

3,682

1,884

1,115

105

67

2,081

1,969

829

3,842

45

27,180

2009 Report 5 EPA-420-B-10-007a 

April 2010
2009 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns through December 2009 

Mfr. Mfr. Recall 

Number 

EPA# Type Owner 

Notification 

MY Vehicle or Engine 

Class 

Engine Family Problem Description Affected 

Vehicles 

Total 

Number of 

Vehicles 

Recalled 

General Motors MW343

09102

3816 V 6/1/2009 2008

2009

Chevy Tahoe Hybrid,

GMC Yukon Hybrid

Chevy Tahoe/Silverado

Hybrid, GMC

Yukon/Sierra Hybrid,

Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

8GMXT06.0392

9GMXT06.0392

On these hybrid vehicles, the current battery voltage reading, which determines battery

charge, may be incorrect. This could cause a Service Engine light to illuminate and the

vehicle may shut down at low speeds when the vehicle is attempting to transition from

electric mode to gasoline engine mode. The vehicle can be restarted, however, it will

likely continue to shut down until the voltage error is corrected.

Remedy: GM dealers will reprogram hybrid-related modules.

8,505

9,848

18,353

General Motors 08285 3624 V 9/29/2008

(Recv'd VERR

2/3/2009)

2009 Saturn Outlook, Buick

Enclave, GMC Acadia

9GMXT03.6151 Some vehicles may have been built with a section of the fuel tank seam that was not

formed in accordance with the manufacturing specifications, possiblly causing evaporative

emission leaks.

Remedy: GM dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the fuel tank. This recall is

safety-related as well as emission-related.

884 884

Honda/Acura 09-005-00

SB09-053

3750 V 7/30/2009 2007

2008

2009

Odyssey/Pilot

Odyssey

Odyssey

7HNXT03.5VKR

8HNXT03.54KR

9HNXT03.5J29

A transmission judder (vibration) may sometimes be felt between 20-45 MPH. If the

software is not reprogrammed the judder can increase over time.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the software used to control the transmission to

minimize the vibration.

208,080

136,117

59,395

403,592

Honda/Acura 09-005-01

(Report received

1/12/2010)

3750 V 12/14/2009 2005

2006

Acura MDX 5HNXT03.55B4

6HNXT03.5RKR

A transmission judder (vibration) may sometimes be felt between 20-45 MPH. If the

software is not reprogrammed the judder can increase over time.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the software used to control the transmission to

minimize the vibration.

60,336

51,381

111,717

Honda/Acura 09-004 3751 V 6/19/2009 2009 Civic Hybrid 9HNXV01.3CDH In areas where there is extreme cold, the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) battery monitoring

system may incorrectly indicate a problem with the IMA battery. If the monitoring system

causes the check engine light and IMA indicator light stay on, the IMA motor will not

operate and the vehicle will run with the gas engine only.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the IMA battery monitoring system software.

2,872 2,872

Hyundai 086 3591 V 9/1/2008

(Rec'd VERR

2/11/2009)

2008 Elantra 8HYXV02.0HW5

8HYXV02.0HPC

The fuel pump motor may not have the proper uniform internal electrical surface contact.

This may cause the fuel pump to produce less pumping pressure that required to supply

the fuel injection system. Poor engine starting and hesitation may result.

Remedy: Hyundai dealers will replace the vehicle's fuel pump subassembly. This recall

is safety-related as well as emission-related.

40,519

25,095

65,614

Jaguar J004 3536 V 12/1/2008

(Rec'd VERR

10/30/2009)

2004

2005

2006

2007

S-Type, X-Type, XK8,

XKR, S-Type, XJ8, XJR

S-Type, X-Type, XK8,

XJ8, VDP, XKFi, Super

V8, XJR

X-Type, XK8, XKFi

X-Type

4JCXV03.0DNE

4JCXV03.0DNG

4JCXV04.2DN9

4JCXV04.2DNF

4JCXV04.2DSA

4JCXV04.2DSB

5JCXV03.0DNE

5JCXV03.0DNE

5JCXV03.0DNE

5JCXV04.2DN9

5JCXV04.2DNF

5JCXV04.2DSA

5JCXV04.2DSB

6JCXV03.0DNH

6JCXV03.0DNH

6JCXV04.2DSA

7JCXV03.0DNH

The On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) system may not correctly detect tailpipe or evaporative

emissions failures and provide the applicable warnings to the driver. Remedy: Dealers

will reconfigure Engine Control Module (ECM) and, where appropriate, the Transmission

Control Module (TCM).

5,276

24,800

991

17,637

564

2,664

8,862

6,064

5,208

1,755

10,520

724

2,346

5,981

1,462

710

3,017

98,581

2009 Report 6 EPA-420-B-10-007a 

April 2010
2009 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns through December 2009 

Mfr. Mfr. Recall 

Number 

EPA# Type Owner 

Notification 

MY Vehicle or Engine 

Class 

Engine Family Problem Description Affected 

Vehicles 

Total 

Number of 

Vehicles 

Recalled 

Kia SC074 3592 V 9/16/2008

(Rec'd VERR

2/11/2009)

2008

2009

Rondo 8KMXV02.4UW5

9KMXV02.4UW5

The fuel pump may not operate properly resulting in not enough fuel getting to the engine

on some vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines. Poor engine starting, hesitation and other

impairments may result and check engine light may illuminate.

Remedy: Kia dealers will replace the vehicle's fuel pump sub-assembly with an improved

part. This recall is safety-related as well as emission-related.

2,915

3,765

6,680

Land Rover P012 3533 V 1/2/2009 2005

2006

LR3 5LRXT04.0001

6LRXT04.0001

A deficiency in the engine management software could cause an increase in nitrogen

oxides emission levels.

Remedy: A Voluntary Emissions Recall (P012) was issued to correct the engine

management system calibration at no charge to the owners.

1,341

5,274

6,615

Mercedes-Benz 2009-060005 3838 V 8/1/2009 2005

2006

2007

SLK 350

ML/R 350

SLK 350

SLK/C 280, SLK/CLK

350

CLK350

SLK/C 280, SLK/CLK

350

C230

C280

C280

5MBXV03.5LTR

6MBXT03.5LTR

6MBXV02.5U2A

6MBXV02.5U2A

7MBXB03.5BN4

7MBXB03.5U2A

7MBXV02.5U2A

7MBXV03.0U2A

7MBXV03.5U2A

The fuel tank diagnosis system in certain vehicles may have been inadvertently

deactivated during service, due to a software error.

Remedy: Dealers will recode the Software Calibration Number (SCN) in affected

vehicles.

6,481

971

2,288

6,587

4

7

98

186

1

16,623

Mitsubishi SR-09-004 3897 V 9/29/2009 2008

2009

Lancer Evolution

Lancer

Ralliart/Sportback

8MTXV02.0GRB

9MTXV02.0GRB

A defect exists in the manner in which the fuel return pipe is attached to the engine. This

may cause a stress crack to develop at the fixed portion of the fuel pipe. If this stress

crack develops, fuel leakage may occur.

Remedy: The dealership will install a new fuel return pipe with additional attachment

brackets to better control pipe vibration. This recall is safety-related as well as emissionrelated.

5,416

1,466

6,882

Nissan/Infiniti NE-03-05-09 3716 V 3/23/2009 2008

2009

Altima Hybrid 8NSXV02.5G3A

9NSXV02.5G3A

Due to a software irregularity, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) programmed in the

Engine Control Module (ECM) may be overwritten. If this repair is not completed the

vehicle will not complete an emissions Inspection/Maintenance test.

Remedy: Nissan dealers will reprogram the ECM in the vehicles.

8,546

5,161

13,707

Nissan/Infiniti R0902 3799 V 7/20/2009 2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

Murano 3NSXT03.5C7B

4NSXT03.5G7A

5NSXT03.5G7A

6NSXT03.5G7C

7NSXT03.5G7B

Under certain conditions the intake duct may separate from the resonator. This could

cause minor idle fluctuation or poor acceleration. If this occurs and the vehicle continues

to be driven without service the engine may stall while driving.

Remedy: Nissan will replace the air intake duct with an updated part and replace the air

duct clamps. This recall is safety-related as well as emission-related

53,255

63,187

71,613

77,320

94,290

359,665

Nissan/Infiniti NE-10-6-9 3903 V 11/2/2009 2010 Versa ANSXV01.8G4A

ANSXV01.8G1A

These vehicles are equipped with an improperly functioning on-board diagnostics system

that may in some situations not illuminate a MIL when a malfunction exists. Remedy: 

Nissan will reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM).

608

5,708

6,316

Subaru WVI-19

(45-state)

WVH-18

(5-state)

3417 V 6/19/2009 2005 Legacy, Outback 5FJXX02.5NKR Under certain unique driving patterns, such as repeated acceleration/deceleration and/or

continuous uphill driving at higher speeds the vehicle's catalytic converter may develop

internal temperatures that exceed design parameters. If left uncorrected, this condition

may eventually degrade the efficiency of the converter.

Remedy: Subaru dealers will modify the Engine Control Module software logic to improve

management of temperature within the catalytic converter.

31,098 31,098

2009 Report 7 EPA-420-B-10-007a 

April 2010
2009 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns through December 2009 

Mfr. Mfr. Recall 

Number 

EPA# Type Owner 

Notification 

MY Vehicle or Engine 

Class 

Engine Family Problem Description Affected 

Vehicles 

Total 

Number of 

Vehicles 

Recalled 

Subaru WVL-22 3754 V 10/23/2009 2005

2006

2007

2008

Forester, Impreza, Saab

9-2X Linear

Forester, Impreza

Forester, Impreza

Forester

5FJXX02.5MJS

6FJXX02.5MTC

7FJXB02.5MTC

8FJXV02.5MTC

The one-way fuel valve located in the fuel tank may not perform as intended and could

cause a condition that may damage the catalytic converter.

Remedy: The one-way valve must be permanently removed from the fuel tank.

66,624

68,426

45,060

13,354

193,464

Subaru WVJ-20 3850 V 10/23/2009 2005

2006

Baja, Baja Turbo 5FJXX02.5MJS

5FJXX02.5PGT

6FJXT02.5MJS

6FJXX02.5PGT

The plastic outlet pipe on the fuel pump may develop cracks and potentially cause a fuel

leak.

Remedy: Subaru will replace the fuel pump bracket which contains the outlet pipe. This

recall is safety-related as well as emission-related.

4,822

3,560

5,837

1,913

16,132

Subaru WVM-23 3894 V 10/23/2009 2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Legacy, Outback

Legacy, Outback,

Forester

Forester

6FJXX02.5NVD

7FJXB02.5NVD

8FJXB02.5NVD

8FJXB02.5NVJ

9FJXJ02.5NVD

AFJXJ02.5NVD

Under certain severe driving patterns, such as high speed highway uphill driving and/or

accelerating with high engine revolutions, the efficiency of the catalytic converter may

begin to degrade beyond design parameters.

Remedy: Subaru has developed a modification to the Engine Control Module (ECM)

software logic that will improve management of the catalytic converter.

18,780

22,209

20,665

21,522

86,230

18,478

187,884

Toyota/Lexus 9LA 3693 V 2/2/2009 2006

2007

2008

Lexus IS250

Lexus IS350

Lexus GS300

Lexus IS250

Lexus IS350

Lexus GS300

Lexus IS250

Lexus IS350

Lexus GS300

6TYXV02.5PEA

6TYXV03.5PEB

6TYXV03.0WMB

7TYXV02.5BEA

7TYXV03.5BEB

7TYXV04.6BEA

8TYXV02.5BEA

8TYXV03.5BEB

8TYXV04.6BEA

These vehicles are equipped with aluminum Fuel Delivery Pipes (fuel rails). Lexus has

determined that ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface

of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may

illuminate. Over time, the corrosion will create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. In the

worst case fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Remedy: Lexus dealers will replaced the involved Fuel Delivery Pipes with newly

designed ones. This recall is safety-related as well as emission-related.

34,600

15,500

43,700

48,100

32,700

35,200

3,200

400

1,200

214,600

Toyota/Lexus T-SB-0180-09 2198 V 8/7/2009 2001

2002

2003

Prius 1TYXV01.5LJ1

2TYXV01.5LJ1

3TYXV01.5LH1

Certain vehicles may exhibit low engine power or failure to start and a Malfunction

Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination due to Throttle Body carbon deposit build up.

Remedy: Toyota dealers will clean the throttle body.

15,800

22,750

12,450

51,000

Volkswagen/Audi 28E6/R8 2789 V 7/24/2009 2004

2005

2006

GTI, Jetta, Beetle

Passat

Touareg

GTI, Jetta, Beetle

Passat

Beetle, Golf

4VWXV01.9236

4VWXV02.0234

4VWXV05.0235

5VWXV01.9236

5VWXV02.0234

6VWXV01.9236

Diesel vehicles ceramic glow plugs may experience glow plug failures, as indicated by a

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).

Remedy: Dealerships will inspect and, if necessary, update engine glow plugs to metal

glow plugs.

19,267

3,222

563

13,778

8,842

2

45,674

Volkswagen/Audi 24P9/P5 3704 I 7/24/2009 2004

2005

2006

Jetta, Beetle, Golf 4VWZV01.9236

5VWZV01.9236

6VWZV01.9236

The electronic control module (ECM) software can cause affected vehicles to exceed

emissions standards.

Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software in affected vehicles.

11,251

6,927

2,329

20,507

Volkswagen/Audi 20P6/S2 3727 V 5/31/2009 2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

A3 Quattro

A3 Quattro

VW R32, Audi A3

Quattro and TT

TT and A3 Quattro

TT and A3 Quattro

TT and A3 Quattro

6VWXV03.2535

7VWXV03.2535

8VWXV03.2535

9VWXV03.2535

9ADXV02.03UA

AADXV02.03UA

Under certain conditions, the fuel tank ventilation valve may not remain fully closed

causing liquid fuel to enter the venting system. This may cause the evaporative emission

canister to saturate with fuel increasing evaporative emissions and causing a fire risk. 

Remedy: Dealers will install an improved fuel tank ventilation valve assembly kit on

vehicles equipped with 3.2L engines. This recall is safety-related as well as emissionrelated.

1,307

1,197

4,051

525

2,794

337

10,211

2009 Report 8 EPA-420-B-10-007a 

April 2010
2009 Emissions-Related Recall Campaigns through December 2009 

Mfr. Mfr. Recall 

Number 

EPA# Type Owner 

Notification 

MY Vehicle or Engine 

Class 

Engine Family Problem Description Affected 

Vehicles 

Total 

Number of 

Vehicles 

Recalled 

Volkswagen/Audi J1-28F2 3697 V 10/23/2009 2004 Passat, W8 4VWXV04.0229 Some vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If 478 444,265

P1-28F3 2005 Jetta 5VWXV02.5253 this happens the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate. 29,359

Jetta 5VWXV02.5257 Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install new ignition coils. 14,636

Audi TT 5VWXV03.2220 1,196

2006 Jetta, GTI, Passatt & A3 6ADXV02.0366 85,559

Audi TT 723

Audi TT 6ADXV01.8346 476

A3 Quattro 6VWXV03.2220 1,307

Jetta 6VWXV03.2535 7,810

Jetta, Rabbitt, Beetle 6VWXT03.2275 81,028

Jetta, Rabbitt, Beetle 6VWXV02.5253 31,956

6VWXV02.5257

2007 Q7, Touareg 7ADXT04.2358 8,644

Jetta, GTI, Passatt & A3

A6 and A4 Quattro

7ADXV02.0366 60,192

A6 and A8 7ADXV03.1374 10,569

RS4 7ADXV04.2365 3,373

S6 and S8 7ADXV04.2375 1,225

Q7 and Touareg 7ADXV05.2385 1,239

A3 Quattro 7VWXT03.6276 16,832

Jetta, Rabbitt, Beetle 7VWXV03.2535 888

Jetta, Rabbitt, Beetle 7VWXV02.5253 57,386

Passat 7VWXV02.5257 25,871

7VWXV03.6246 3,518

Total number of Vehicles affected by Recall Campaigns: 2,626,314 

2009 Report 9 EPA-420-B-10-007a 

April 2010
Section 2: Emission-Related Voluntary Service Campaigns 

New Voluntary Service Campaigns during 4th Quarter 2009:

Manufacturer EPA# 

BMW 3468

2009 Report 10 EPA-420-B-10-007a 

April 2010
2009 Emissions-Related Voluntary Service Campaigns through December 2009 

Mfr. Mfr. Recall 

Number 

EPA# Type Owner 

Notification 

MY Vehicle or Engine 

Class 

Engine Family Problem Description Affected 

Vehicles 

Total 

Number of 

Vehicles 

Recalled 

BMW 09E-W01 3646 VSC 5/20/2009 2007

2008

335i,335xi,335Ci 7BMXV03.0N54

8BMXV03.0N54

There is a potential problem that could affect the durability of the high-pressure fuel

pump.

Remedy: BMW will extend the emissions warranty for the high-pressure fuel pump

to 10 years or 120,000 miles whichever comes first.

45,000

73,500

118,500

BMW 09E-W02 3468 VSC 8/31/2009 2004

2005

2006

Mini Cooper, S

Mini Cooper

Mini Cooper

4MBXV01.6R50

5MBXV01.6R50

6MBXV01.6R50

Variations in the crimping process may lead to an electrical failure (open circuit)

inside the oxygen sensor.

Remedy: Mini will extend the emissions warranty for the oxygen sensor to 10 years

or 100,000 miles and replace the oxygen sensor with an improved version within the

new warranty period if the original fails.

31,200

47,600

51,400

130,200

General Motors 08300 3756 VSC 6/1/2009 2006

2007

Pontiac Solstice

Pontiac Solstice,Sky

6GMXV02.4031

7GMXV02.4031

Some vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine may have a condition where the

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates and/or there is a lack of engine power.

This may be caused by failure of the catalytic converter.

Remedy: General Motors is providing owners with a warranty extension for the

catalytic converter. If this condition occurs within 10 years of the date the vehicle

was placed into service or 120,000 miles whichever comes first it will be repaired at

no charge.

18,748

24,147

42,895

Total number of Vehicles affected by Voluntary Service Campaigns: 291,595 

SUMMARY 

Total number of Vehicles affected by Recalls and Voluntary Service Campaigns: 2,917,909 

Total number of Voluntary Recalls: 39 

Total number of Voluntary Service Campaigns: 3 

Total number of Recalls and Voluntary Service Campaigns: 42 

2009 Report 11 EPA-420-B-10-007a 

April 2010