2006 Volkswagen Passat: check engine light

Filed May 12, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

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 pump module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V509000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure to obtain assistance with reimbursement. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 21, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 172,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. After fuel was added to the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and would occasionally stall while driving at unknown speeds. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called a local dealer (molle volkswagen, 808 w 103rd st, kansas city, mo 64114, (816) 941-2400), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the local dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 8, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · CT

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 (the federal safety agency 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!

Filed May 4, 2018 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CT

It's common knowledge that the 2006 3.6l v6 engines have a terrible flaw. The oil pump bolt installed from the vw factory was either specified incorrectly, installed wrong, or has some other fatal defect. My wife drives less than 10 miles to and from work everyday conservatively. While driving 30 MPH the engine lost power started smoking and leaking oil all over the ground. The check engine light came on. We got misfiring codes so we immediately parked and had it towed to a local vw dealer. The dealer said the loose bolt & chain rubbing was what caused an internal failure so we'd need a new engine @ $4,554.00! The car has driven perfectly and is serviced regularly but suddenly died due to no fault of my wife or myself. There's a running list of the people this has happened to @ http://www.passatworld.com/forums/volkswagen-passat-b6-discussion/327507-3-6-oil-bolt-failure-reference-material.html people have spoken up about this and I'm sure there are a many other folks that never spoke out. Vw ignores the true scope of this issue and should rectify these failures with a legitimate recall. The real issue is the bolt. It comes loose or brakes. Vw needs to recall this since it is a major factory issue. Although costly it would keep loyal vw drivers in vw's.

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CA

The car hesitates roughly in a jerking way. Mostly when driving from a stopped position in 1st gear the car would hesitate then get a burst & start to move properly. Sometimes on the highway I wouldn't be able to accelerate if I'm trying to pass someone. The car would hesitate for a second, so I release the gas for a second then press again to continue. I already replaced fuel pump controller (very expensive) now it's going out again & my engine light goes off & on for long periods of time. The mechanic says it's the same problem, now I'm trying to wait for this recall to be active so I can drive my car without fear of car failure in the worst moment with my kids in the car.

Filed Jan 31, 2018 · Fuel system · CA

The check engine light is now on and registration renewal is due. My tags for last year were never sent by dmv. Even though it passed then and paid all dues. I just found out why. After I was pulled over and got several tickets for expired tags.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Engine · 122,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. While driving 5 MPH out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart and operate with no further issues. Upon returning home and driving back into the driveway, the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a malfunctioning throttle body that needed replacement. The contact stated that the throttle body was replaced. The vehicle was taken to mcdaniels volkswagen, 440 killian rd, columbia, sc 29203, (803) 786-6408) for reprogramming. The dealer stated that they could not reprogram the throttle body due to it being a used part. The contact then purchased another throttle body online. Upon taking the vehicle back to the dealer, the contact was informed that the computer needed replacement. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who then sent the vehicle to midlands volkswagen of columbia (655 broad river rd, columbia, sc 29210 (803) 799-635) for the computer replacement. The contact stated that, after all the repairs, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2017 · Engine · 140,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and crashed into a curb and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the fender wheel and grill were cracked. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline). While driving approximately 80 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to autobarn city volkswagen (5330 w irving park rd, chicago, il 60641, (773) 794-7800) where it was confirmed that the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided with case number: 171754896. No further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Fuel system · 14,999 miles · UT

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

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 124,000 miles · GA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the check engine, headlight, and epc warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v079000 (air bags); 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. The auto nation dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the dealer cancelled approximately four appointments due to no part availability. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts would be available. The failure mileage was 124,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 92,300 miles · PA

Check engine light was on and car would rattle loudly. One day the car just starts driving slow and shuts off. I took it to mechanic and after several tests, it was noted that the engine coils and turbo cap was broken. Hefty price to get it fix. After two days, the check engine light is back on. I research and talked with mechanic, it seems to be a growing problem with vw cars.