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P0087 on VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
7
Most Affected
2009, 2013, 2007

What P0087 Means on Your VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

Real VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I was driving and 2 light came on , the battery light and the check engine light."

— 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/14/2021

"After going grocery shopping, after leaving the parking lot, i accelerated to about 2500 rpms and then engine cut out and stalled. i tried to restart the car and every time i try to put it into gear, the engine cut out and stalled. i managed to get it into a bank parking lot next door."

— 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT owner • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE • Filed 11/14/2010

"Sudden fuel system failure caused engine to quit multiple times while driving in traffic. after a few minutes sitting dead in traffic, the engine would restart and the car would operate a few minutes until the engine shut-off again. there was no warning that the engine was going to quit."

— 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 06/24/2015

"There are 3 complaints. i have purchased 2 volkswagen passats in 2009. one is working fine except windshield tank leak, and the other one has the leakage and at the same time an engine problem."

— 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER • Filed 11/14/2011

"After recall 20AE (Fuel Pump Control Module) was completed at Performance Volkswagen in Lyndhurst, NJ, my vehicle began shutting off while idling and displayed code P0087 – Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low. This issue began immediately after the recall was done."

— 2011 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/04/2025

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0087 on VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

28.6%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2007
1
2008
1
2009
2
2011
1
2013
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0087 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026