2006 Volkswagen Passat fuel system, gasoline problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2006 Volkswagen Passat — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel…”
filed May 12, 2025
“2006 volkswagen passat. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer advised the repairs did not qualify for reimbursement due to the date the repair order was submitted. *js”
filed Dec 10, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump…Campaign 17V509000 · Aug 16, 2017
Related service bulletins
DTC's P053F,P0087, P0088, P1025 may set due to the high pressure fuel pump being out of time (sync).
TT 01 20 05_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 22, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Passat | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Passat | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Passat | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 Passat | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 Passat | 7 | 5% |
| 2008 Passat | 19 | 11% |
| 2007 Passat | 12 | 5% |
| 2005 Passat | 10 | 7% |
| 2004 Passat | 28 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.