Recall List for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Official recalls have been issued for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Volkswagen service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Volkswagen customer service.

  1. RECALL:

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 30, 2024
    Vehicles Affected
    114,478
  2. RECALL: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 18, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    71,335
  3. RECALL: Fuel Pump Failure Cause Engine Stall

    If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 16, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    280,915
  4. RECALL: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 10, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    151,767
  5. RECALL: Wiper Motor

    This could lead to reduced visibility increasing the risk of a crash without warning. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 12, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    57,291
  6. RECALL: Brake Vacuum Line

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 12, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    58,800
  7. RECALL: Tie Rod Securing Nuts

    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. Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 30, 2005
    Vehicles Affected
    15

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