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2006 Volkswagen Passat Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 11% of all 576 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest fuel system complaint count among 18 Passat model years. These complaints report 4 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 92,670 miles.

Fuel System complaints
64
11% of 576
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
92,670 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Volkswagen Passat fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 1, 2006, latest May 12, 2025.

2006 Volkswagen Passat fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month5Mar 2006Feb 2009Feb 2011Sep 2012May 2017Jan 2018Jun 2018Dec 2018
64 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2006 to May 2025; peak Jan 2018 (5).

Fuel System recalls for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

  1. NHTSA 17V509000Aug 16, 2017Fuel System280,915 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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.

Fuel System complaints by Passat model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200523 (16%)
  2. 200664 (11%)
  3. 200742 (16%)
  4. 200863 (38%)
  5. 200953 (36%)
  6. 201033 (20%)
  7. 20113 (19%)
  8. 201246 (10%)
  9. 201387 (12%)
  10. 201450 (8%)
  11. 201523 (9%)
  12. 201618 (17%)
  13. 20177 (6%)
  14. 20186 (13%)
  15. 20192 (17%)
  16. 20202 (11%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20221 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Volkswagen Passat have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 92,670 miles.
Which Volkswagen Passat year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2013 Volkswagen Passat has the most fuel system complaints (87), compared with 64 for the 2006.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat concerns the fuel system: 17V509000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.