2006 Volkswagen Passat: fuel pump failure

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 Aug 14, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 165,000 miles · CT

This is my 2nd time writing only because the problem seems as if it may be more then just one thing! Thinking it was ECM or something electrical, now may be the timing chain or fuel pump or combination of all! The car just randomly shuts off! On the highway, or at a stop, or just at cursing speed! Some times it comes back on, other time it turns over and shuts right off again! I noticed a lot of people having similar problems with this make and model, also noticed a recall for exact symptom my car has, and for the same make model and year as my car but my VIN is not listed in the recall??? Hope something is done to fix this situation soon so that I can remain a loyal volkwagen customer!

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · FL

Hi I have a 2006 volkswagen passat 2.0t and it has two recalls on the vehicle. I called volkswagen to fix the recalls but they saying they can't fix my car because it won't start. I told them that the fuel pump control module recall could be the reason it won't start and that they need to fix it even if it doesn't start. The guy name ryan say he will have to charge me $130 to see what's wrong with the car before he can fix the recalls. I think he full of it and just want to find something else wrong with my car so he can say oh this the problem and try to charge me a arm and a leg. I feel like just because my car won't start doesn't mean he can't fix my recalls. Am I wrong because I thought by law no matter the circumstances or condition of the vehicle the recalls have to be fixed.

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 109,000 miles · PA

Out of the blue the low oil pressure light came on and said shut off car. Immediatly pulled over and shut car off. Oil was fine because I check it constantly. Come to find out that the high pressure fuel pump has a thimble called the cam follower. The cam follower blew off through the timing chain and housing. My motor is done. It has 109,000 miles on it. Vw knows about this issue. I just bought this car less than a year ago. I don't have thousands of dollars to replace the engine. Vw is well aware of this issue on my 2006 passat 2.0t. This is not right. My car has now been sitting in my driveway since march because I dont have the funds to replace the motor.

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 · Electrical, Fuel system · 109,800 miles · TX

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.

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 May 8, 2018 · Fuel system · WI

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.

Filed May 1, 2018 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Fuel system · 88,000 miles · OR

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.

Filed Mar 9, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · TX

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.