2009 Annual Summary of EmissionRelated Recall and Voluntary Service 

Campaigns Performed on Light-Duty 

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

February 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 

2 
Section 1: Emission-Related Recalls 

New recalls during 4th Quarter 2009: 

Manufacturer EPA# 

BMW 3765 

Chrysler 3748 

3802 

GM 3624 

Hyundai 3591 

Jaguar 3536 

Kia 3592 

Mitsubishi 3897 

Nissan 3799 

3903 

Subaru 3754 

3850 

3894 

VW 3697 

3727 

EPA-420-B-10-007 

2009 Annual Report 3 February 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 

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. 

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 

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. 

2,187 

1,720 

6,069 

9,104 

19,080 

EPA-420-B-10-007 

2009 Annual Report 4 February 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 2009-13-E 3755 V 6/5/2009 2007 Chrysler Pacifica 7CRXB0241M80 The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) on these vehicles may not adequately control 9,954 9,954 

J16 nitrogen oxide emission levels under certain operating conditions. 

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

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. 

8 8 

Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the PCM. 

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 3802 V 7/7/2009 2003 Chrysler 3CRXV03.5VD0 The catalytic converters on these vehicles may become damaged from continued 30,119 77,002 

(J18) 2004 Concorde/300M, Dodge 4CRXV03.5VM0 operation in "limp-in" mode following a camshaft position sensor fault. 46,883 

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

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. 

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 

EPA-420-B-10-007 

2009 Annual Report 5 February 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. 

884 884 

Honda/Acura 09-005 

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 09-004 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. 

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 

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. 

2,915 

3,765 

6,680 

EPA-420-B-10-007 

2009 Annual Report 6 February 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 

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. 

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. 

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 

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 

66,933 

45,060 

13,354 

191,971 

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. 

4,822 

3,560 

5,837 

1,913 

16,132 

EPA-420-B-10-007 

2009 Annual Report 7 February 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 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. 

23,345 

25,725 

25,123 

24,615 

94,797 

19,295 

212,900 

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. 

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. 

1,307 

1,197 

4,051 

525 

2,794 

337 

10,211 

Volkswagen/Audi J1-28F2 

P1-28F3 

3697 V 10/23/2009 2004 

2005 

2006 

Passat, W8 

Jetta 

Jetta 

Audi TT 

Jetta, GTI, Passatt & A3 

Audi TT 

Audi TT 

A3 Quattro 

Jetta 

Jetta, Rabbitt, Beetle 

Jetta, Rabbitt, Beetle 

4VWXV04.0229 

5VWXV02.5253 

5VWXV02.5257 

5VWXV03.2220 

6ADXV02.0366 

6ADXV01.8346 

6VWXV03.2220 

6VWXV03.2535 

6VWXT03.2275 

6VWXV02.5253 

6VWXV02.5257 

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

this happens the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate. 

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install new ignition coils. 

478 

29,359 

14,636 

1,196 

85,559 

723 

476 

1,307 

7,810 

81,028 

31,956 

444,265 

EPA-420-B-10-007 

2009 Annual Report 8 February 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 

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: 2,538,120 

EPA-420-B-10-007 

2009 Annual Report 9 February 2010 
Section 2: Emission-Related Voluntary Service Campaigns 

New Voluntary Service Campaigns during 4th Quarter 2009: 

Manufacturer EPA# 

BMW 3468 

EPA-420-B-10-007 

2009 Annual Report 10 February 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: 2,829,715 

Total number of Voluntary Recalls: 38 

Total number of Voluntary Service Campaigns: 3 

Total number of Recalls and Voluntary Service Campaigns: 41 

EPA-420-B-10-007 

2009 Annual Report 11 February 2010