Stalled out as I started to accelerate from a stop light. It's like not getting and fuel. Possibly some type of issue pertaining to that Then my airbag light keeps flashing. Floor board lights cut on an off for no reason. Electrical equipment Possibly incorrect?
2006 Volkswagen Passat: airbag warning light
29 of the 576 complaints about the 2006 Volkswagen Passat describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 65,562
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 61 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the passenger’s side frontal air bag failed to function as designed. The passenger’s side frontal air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Have replaced numerous parts ...the epx light keeps coming on which may reference to the oil pump bolt failing...crankshaft and cam shafts codes keep coming on even though they were replaced...transmission shifting slightly hard.. Overheating even though new parts were installed...air bag light stays on..brakes have been bleed over 10 times and are still too soft cause me to brake at a further distance to avoid a wreck....I am on a fixed income and cant afford a massage bill to fix it and vw is aware over these years of the issues and wont recall to repair any of the issues...I have all receipts for the parts replaced...
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy while driving. The vehicle was taken to joseph volkswagen of cincinnati (located at 3813 montgomery rd, cincinnati, oh 45212, (513) 914-1785) where it was diagnosed that the curtain air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v247000 (air bags). In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized when attempting to drive. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case numbers: 180151960, 181324957, and 08125390. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sunset motors incorp (740‑264‑1696 located at 2218 sunset blvd steubenville, oh 43952) where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the front driver's side air bag was recently repaired per an unknown recall and was concerned that the front passenger side air bag could also be defective. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that no recall was associated with the VIN. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 63,830. Updated 10/17/17*lj updated 10/30/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags and was taken to the dealer to be repaired; however, the air bag warning indicator was already illuminated. The contact stated that the recall repair was not performed because the air bag warning indicator was illuminated and a diagnostic test was needed first. The vehicle was not repaired and the warning indicator remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. In addition the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact stated that he last spoke with the dealer in april who stated that parts had not been provided to their region at the time. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall-I have received yet another recall notice about airbag repair but this is not possible. Waldorf volkswagen does not have the parts to complete this repair for my vehicle. My airbag light has been illuminated for over a year and I really don't drive the car as a result of this. Why does vw of america continue to send these repair notices but there aren't any parts available yet? This is totally unacceptable!
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Service bulletins that may apply
- In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder...
- In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices...
- In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- In conjunction with the New York DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Volkswagen is sending Takata airbag...
- In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue
- In conjunction with the Virginia DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to...
- In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 24V834000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V247000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V079000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Volkswagen Passat airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
29 of 576 owner complaints about the 2006 Volkswagen Passat (5%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
There are 3 recalls and 61 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Volkswagen Passat
Check engine light 53Stalling 53Won't start 45Fuel pump 39Steering lock-up 32Loss of power 29Engine failure 23Headlights 15Wipers 15Hesitation 13Misfire 12Sudden acceleration 12Jerking 11Brake failure 10Fire or smoke 8Harsh shifting 8Fuel smell 6
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