2006 Volkswagen Passat Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 11%of 576 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,670miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 11% of the 576 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,670 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Received a recall notice 10/2017 my vehicle experienced a loss of motive power - almost crashed - had repair completed sent letter to Volkswagen 12/2017 - no response, action or reimbursement - called vw today - still no response,action or reimbursement for part the know would fail. Could have been a large safety concern - feel vw is shirking responsability - I have copies of all my bills and recall notice -NHTSA:17v509”
NHTSA complaint #11101904, filed 2018-06, 80,000 miles“I received a safety recall notice 20ae - fuel pump control module dated october 2017. Just called to wv dealership to follow up. They told me the parts are not available. Went to online chat with vw. They said they were tirelessly working to get the part . What a bunch of bs.”
NHTSA complaint #11091253, filed 2018-05, 105,000 miles“Fuel pump module faulty car is 6 months expired because I dont have the cash to fix it. Car cuts power at high speeds .high idle high gas consumption loss of power and prevents me getting my 2018 stickers I am 6 months expired !!I have pai the fee I just cant get my check engine light off”
NHTSA complaint #11042046, filed 2017-11, 14,999 miles“My fuel pump modulator went out and the dealership made me pay for it up front even though there is a recall out for it since there is no fix for it. I have been waiting for this recall to get fixed so I can get reimbursed for the part that I fixed for my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11089668, filed 2018-04, 88,000 miles“There is 2 safety recalls on my cars VIN number an my dealership I got it from wobt fix it I've asked over an over I've only had the car for about 8 or 9 months. Im still making payments on it but rarely driving it”
NHTSA complaint #11130804, filed 2018-09, 123,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V509000Aug 16, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of…Covers: Volkswagen Passat 2006–2010, CC 2009–2016, Passat Wagon 2006–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10222093Sep 22, 2022DTC's P053F,P0087, P0088, P1025 may set due to the high pressure fuel pump being out of time (sync).
- 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.
- 10180530Sep 28, 2020Symptom based diagnostic assistance for high pressure fuel pump being out of time.
- 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
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 | 2 | 17% |
| 2018 | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 | 7 | 6% |
| 2016 | 18 | 17% |
| 2015 | 23 | 9% |
| 2014 | 50 | 8% |
| 2013 | 88 | 12% |
| 2012 | 46 | 10% |
| 2011 | 3 | 19% |
| 2010 | 33 | 20% |
| 2009 | 53 | 36% |
| 2008 | 63 | 38% |
| 2007 | 42 | 16% |
| 2006 | 64 | 11% |
| 2005 | 23 | 16% |
| 2004 | 57 | 20% |
| 2003 | 169 | 27% |
| 2002 | 73 | 11% |
| 2001 | 44 | 10% |
| 2000 | 46 | 9% |
| 1999 | 29 | 4% |
| 1998 | 17 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 | 8 | 21% |
| 1991 | 5 | 21% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat
148 complaintsSteering
112 complaintsElectrical system
79 complaintsEngine cooling
66 complaintsEngine
64 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology