2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
2006:
Left and right tie-rod securing nut on certain vehicles may be insufficiently torqued and could loosen, resulting in tie-rod separation and loss of steering control.
2006:
The wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to excessive moisture entering the wiper motor. The wipers could become inoperable, resulting in a possible crash. Dealers will install a special cover and sealing kit.
2006-07 w/2.0-liter engine:
Vacuum line could fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperature, causing brake power assist to fail.
2006-07:
Wiper motor on some vehicles may fail during heavy rain, due to excessive moisture.
2007 Passat w/2.0-liter engine:
These vehicles may have a vacuum line that could fracture and become disconnected at low temperatures. If this happens, the brake power assist can become fail, and the driver will experience increased effort to apply the brake. Dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line.
2008 Passat sedan and wagon with 2.0T FSI ULEV II engines:
These vehicles have an engine-control module (ECM) containing software that may not properly control engine idle with the air conditioning turned on. In rare cases, the ECM may unexpectedly increase engine RPM. Dealers will inspect and update the ECM software.
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