NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints
41 reportsClear category filter80,000 miles · Jun 14, 2018
Fuel/propulsion SystemCrash
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 …
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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 ODI #11101904
110,000 miles · Jun 8, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System
CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING ROUGH FOR A WHILE AND EPC , TRACTION CONTROL, AND ENGINE LIGHT KEEP POPPING UP TIME TO TIME, WHEN LIGHTS APPEAR CAR BARELY RUNS AT ALL. LATELY IT HAS BEEN SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED! (HIGHWAY, STREET , OR PARKING LOT!) FEEL LIKE I QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL THAT CAME OUT AUGUST 16, 2017…
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CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING ROUGH FOR A WHILE AND EPC , TRACTION CONTROL, AND ENGINE LIGHT KEEP POPPING UP TIME TO TIME, WHEN LIGHTS APPEAR CAR BARELY RUNS AT ALL. LATELY IT HAS BEEN SHUTTING OFF COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED! (HIGHWAY, STREET , OR PARKING LOT!) FEEL LIKE I QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL THAT CAME OUT AUGUST 16, 2017 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSE ENGINE STALL IF THE FUEL PUMP FAILS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.) DO TO MY SYMPTOM BUT DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTICE!
NHTSA ODI #11100500
Mileage unknown · May 17, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND THE FUEL PUMP WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT DROVE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND THE FUEL PUMP WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT DROVE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11096598
109,800 miles · May 17, 2018
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System
FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE OR FUEL PUMP FAILING PER DIAGNOSIS FROM INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. CAR WAS BROUGHT IN BECAUSE THIS FAILURE IS DRAINING BATTERY WHILE PARKED OVERNIGHT. NOTICED A BUZZING SOUND FROM REAR OF CAR. 2+ AMP DRAW. CARS HAS PERIODICALLY STUTTERED UPON ACCELERATION ALSO.
NHTSA ODI #11096462
Mileage unknown · May 15, 2018
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Fuel/propulsion System
FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE CAUSES CONSISTENT STALLING AT STARTUP. RECALL STATES COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER WHILE IN MOTION.
NHTSA ODI #11093967
Mileage unknown · May 8, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System
AUGUST 16, 2017 A RECALL WAS ISSUED REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. IT'S GOING ON A YEAR NOW AND THERE IS NO RECALL REMEDY AVAILABLE. MY VEHICLE IS GETTING PERSISTENTLY WORSE AND MY VEHICLE IS NOT GETTING REPAIRED IN A TIMELY MANNER.
NHTSA ODI #11092496
105,000 miles · May 1, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System
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 ODI #11091253
88,000 miles · Apr 23, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System
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 ODI #11089668
Mileage unknown · Apr 20, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V509000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER EIGHT MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER (VOLKSWAGEN SAN FRANCISCO, 280 S VAN NESS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #11089102
Mileage unknown · Mar 9, 2018
Air BagsEngineFuel/propulsion System
TAKATA RECALL FOR AIR BAG AND FAULTY AIR BAG SYSTEM, FAULTY FUEL PUMP RECALL STILL NOT ACTIVATED AND I HAVE NOT BEEN REIMBURSED FOR EXPENSIVE REPAIRS THAT ARE VOLKSWAGEN'S FAULT.
NHTSA ODI #11078305
Official recalls
7Oct 30, 2024
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
Apr 18, 2018
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Aug 16, 2017
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Feb 10, 2016
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Dec 12, 2006
ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WIPERS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Dec 12, 2006
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE WITH 147 KW MAY HAVE A VACUUM LINE THAT MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME DISCONNECTED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED EFFORT TO APPLY THE BRAKES POSSIBLY INCREASING VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED VACUUM LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Nov 30, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD SECURING NUT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED TIE ROD NUT MAY LOOSEN, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD SECURING NUTS AT THE PROPER TORQUED SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1EA11002 · Engine Compartment Fire
Opened Jan 26, 2011 · Closed Feb 17, 2012
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Engine And Engine Cooling
In July 2010, the Agency opened PE10-027 to investigate allegations of coil on plug (COP) ignition coil fires in MY2002-2003 VW Passat vehicles.The investigation was upgraded in January 2011 to include all MY2001-2007 4-cylinder VW Passat, gasoline, turbo-charged vehicles.Based on the analysis of VW's response, and including ODI's consumer complaints, ODI has since identified 135 unique engine fire reports attributable to the COP coils.After further review of the details as contained in each report, ODI determined that 43 of the 135 fire reports were actual fire/flame incidents, 83 fire reports were thermal events (smoke, spark, heat or wire melt), and another 9 fire reports were undetermined in severity due to the lack of information.These COP coil fires were characterized as initiated from within the COP coil circuit located at the top of the engine block and below the plastic engine cover.The fires observed were contained in the engine compartment and did not reach into the passenger compartment in contrast to those caused by an overheated catalytic converter examined in ODI?s investigation in 2007 and 2008.There were no reports of crashes or personal injury in this examination.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstancesSee the Closing Report for additional details.
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Electrical System
In July 2010, the Agency opened PE10-027 to investigate allegations of coil on plug (COP) ignition coil fires in MY2002-2003 VW Passat vehicles.The investigation was upgraded in January 2011 to include all MY2001-2007 4-cylinder VW Passat, gasoline, turbo-charged vehicles.Based on the analysis of VW's response, and including ODI's consumer complaints, ODI has since identified 135 unique engine fire reports attributable to the COP coils.After further review of the details as contained in each report, ODI determined that 43 of the 135 fire reports were actual fire/flame incidents, 83 fire reports were thermal events (smoke, spark, heat or wire melt), and another 9 fire reports were undetermined in severity due to the lack of information.These COP coil fires were characterized as initiated from within the COP coil circuit located at the top of the engine block and below the plastic engine cover.The fires observed were contained in the engine compartment and did not reach into the passenger compartment in contrast to those caused by an overheated catalytic converter examined in ODI?s investigation in 2007 and 2008.There were no reports of crashes or personal injury in this examination.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstancesSee the Closing Report for additional details.
Engine And Engine Cooling
In July 2010, the Agency opened PE10-027 to investigate allegations of coil on plug (COP) ignition coil fires in MY2002-2003 VW Passat vehicles.The investigation was upgraded in January 2011 to include all MY2001-2007 4-cylinder VW Passat, gasoline, turbo-charged vehicles.Based on the analysis of VW's response, and including ODI's consumer complaints, ODI has since identified 135 unique engine fire reports attributable to the COP coils.After further review of the details as contained in each report, ODI determined that 43 of the 135 fire reports were actual fire/flame incidents, 83 fire reports were thermal events (smoke, spark, heat or wire melt), and another 9 fire reports were undetermined in severity due to the lack of information.These COP coil fires were characterized as initiated from within the COP coil circuit located at the top of the engine block and below the plastic engine cover.The fires observed were contained in the engine compartment and did not reach into the passenger compartment in contrast to those caused by an overheated catalytic converter examined in ODI?s investigation in 2007 and 2008.There were no reports of crashes or personal injury in this examination.A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstancesSee the Closing Report for additional details.
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