2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls and problems

The 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2006 compares

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2recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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2 recalls

Air Bags

Apr 18, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V247000 · 71,335 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy & notes

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q8. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-079.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel System

Aug 16, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V509000 · 280,915 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2006 vs. other Volkswagen Passat Wagon years

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Questions

Does the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, the latest from Apr 18, 2018 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon.