2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon: 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #17V509000 · 2017 · 280,915 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V247000 · 2018 · 71,335 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon so far.
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FAQ
Does the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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