2006 Volkswagen GTI Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 23%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Volkswagen GTI, 23% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2006 Volkswagen GTI - cam follower defect in october, 2010 I purchased a used 2006 Volkswagen GTI. After I bought the car, I took it to a vw mechanic to have it looked over. Everything looked good but he requested to inspect the cam follower as he knew there was a defect in its design that could cause major damage to the engine if not monitored. I had to pay him $75 in labor to remove the cam follower so that it could be inspected. It was fine. He mentioned it looked so new that it probably had been replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383406, filed 2011-02, 33,000 miles“On april 4, 2009 I discovered that my fuel pump, cam follower and intake cam lobe have prematurely worn as described in a june 2007 vw TSB #15 07 04. The cam follower cap wore through, causing the fuel pump plunger tip to come into contact with the cam lobe, wearing all three parts to the point that they must be replaced, as per the TSB, even though the engine was maintained at the dealer during warranty period pursuant to vw specifications, and in excess of the intervals called for in the maintenance booklet that came with the car since the warranty period expired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10266297, filed 2009-04, 80,139 miles“Car lost acceleration at approx 40 MPH on 4 lane road. Dealer diagnostic claims broken cam chain. Dealer did not check warranty extension part cam follower which is known to fail (per cory from vwoa) but has another warranty extension part intake camshaft on repair list. There are several hundreds of these incidents happening with a quick search.”
NHTSA complaint #10788829, filed 2015-11, 74,800 miles“The constant ticking sound of the fuel lines hitting the firewall can be heard while the car is at idle behind the glove box. Something should be done to secure the fuel lines at the factory when the cars are being built. Many vw dealers don't know about this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10155139, filed 2006-04, 45 miles“There were no events leading up to this failure. Car hesitated. Took it to the dealership. This wa s supposedly a wide spread problem that the fuel pumps went bad in desert temperatures. New fuel pump took 4+ weeks to arrive - back ordered.”
NHTSA complaint #10195591, filed 2007-07, 11,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10188553Mar 1, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10176770Jun 15, 2020Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.
- 10150857Sep 28, 2018Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may cause engine damage
- 10121170Mar 9, 2016Diagnosis of servicing camshaft lobe that drives the high pressure fuel pump. Information of finding warrenty coverage for service
- 10236434Feb 5, 2016Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
- 10121124Feb 5, 2016Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults A Volkswagen approved fuel additive is available to help remove and prevent deposits on fuel injectors and intake valves.
- 10121123Feb 5, 2016Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
- 10121246Jan 20, 2015Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 25% |
| 2019 | 23 | 13% |
| 2017 | 20 | 38% |
| 2016 | 18 | 27% |
| 2015 | 20 | 21% |
| 2013 | 7 | 21% |
| 2012 | 4 | 10% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 9% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 10 | 23% |
| 2004 | 1 | 14% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 7% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 13% |
| 1997 | 4 | 40% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Volkswagen GTI
11 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Volkswagen GTI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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