2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon recalls
Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
NHTSA campaign 18V247000 · reported April 18, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 71,335 vehicles potentially affected
The 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.
The 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.
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. 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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
NHTSA campaign 17V509000 · reported August 16, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 280,915 vehicles potentially affected
The 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.
The risk
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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
Does the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon, the most recent reported on April 18, 2018 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.