2006 Volkswagen Passat: engine stalls while driving

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 Mar 30, 2023 · Engine · 45,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while approaching an off ramp while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where an unknown diagnostic test and repair was completed. Additionally, the dealer fractured an unknown part underneath the hood and water entered the vehicle near the sun visor and there was water accumulating on the rear passenger’s side door location. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2022 · Airbags · LA

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?

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Engine · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. While driving low speeds, the vehicle overheated and the engine stalled intermittently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the coolant warning indicator illuminated. The water pump and thermostat were repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

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 17, 2018 · Fuel system · WA

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.

Filed May 15, 2018 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · MA

Fuel pump control module causes consistent stalling at startup. Recall states could cause a loss of power while in motion.

Filed Jan 29, 2018 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred twice. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. A local dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. *tt

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 Jan 21, 2018 · Fuel system · 126,000 miles · VA

My vehicle has had a recall number 20ae and the federal safety agency recall number 17v509 since august 2017 and there has been 0 movement or notice on the recall. The recall is a major safety hazard as the car will stall while moving increasing the potential for a life threating accident. I have call vw of america and local dealer multiple times with the same answer there are no parts available. I am afraid of this vehicle due to the unexpected stall of the engine, if some one is hurt or killed I wonder if the parts would suddenly become available. Please pressure volkswagen to fix this very unsafe problem.

Filed Jan 10, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 162,000 miles · GA

"in relation to fuel pump recall"....since the year started my car has been hesitant to start and sometimes needs a second start. On january 9th I started my car up in the morning and about 3 symbols popped: the gas cap, engine check, and the warning symbols. I turned it off securing my gas cap and waited a few mins and turned it back on. Now the engine check is gone so I continue my morning commute. Eventually the gas cap symbol is off, warning is still on but now the engine check is back on so I went to get it checked out at advance auto parts with emission and leakage codes identified. So then I bring it to a local shop who specializes in vw and they tell me I have fuel, oil, and coolant leakage. They cant fix the fuel leak but the other two is fixable which only brings to me concern about this recent recall. I have read other drivers of my vehicle (2006 passat) getting involved in fender benders, car stalls, engine problems etc. This will be a huge inconvenience if the car gives out on me and I need a quick resolution to this because I have a child who just turned 4 months and cant risk getting into a car wreck with her in the car. Vw at least give us a time frame on this issue because you're putting our lives at risks