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2006 Volkswagen Passat Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Critical safety
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
NHTSA campaign # 24V834000 · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported: 2024-10-30 · Airbag
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Critical safety
Summary: 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 18V247000 · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported: 2018-04-18 · Airbag
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Critical safety
Summary: 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 17V509000 · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported: 2017-08-16 · Engine/Fuel
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Critical safety
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
NHTSA campaign # 16V079000 · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported: 2016-02-10 · Airbag
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Critical safety
Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE WITH 147 KW MAY HAVE A VACUUM LINE THAT MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME DISCONNECTED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Risk: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED EFFORT TO APPLY THE BRAKES POSSIBLY INCREASING VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED VACUUM LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign # 06V472000 · Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC · Reported: 2006-12-12 · Brakes
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Critical safety
Summary: ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WIPERS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Risk: THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign # 06V470000 · Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC · Reported: 2006-12-12 · Visibility
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Critical safety
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD SECURING NUT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.
Risk: AN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED TIE ROD NUT MAY LOOSEN, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD SECURING NUTS AT THE PROPER TORQUED SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign # 05V540000 · Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC · Reported: 2005-11-30 · Steering
Recall summary
This 2006 Volkswagen Passat has 7 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE — 3 recalls
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP — 1 recall
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM — 1 recall
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR — 1 recall
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 7
Most recent recall reported: 2024-10-30.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Volkswagen Passat have open recalls?
Yes — there are 7 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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