Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Volkswagen Passat has 8 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WE BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. THE LIGHTS ARE SO BAD THAT IT IS A DANGER DRIVING AT... |
| Oct 11, 2016 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LOW BEAMS ON BOTH SIDES CONSTANTLY FAIL. HAVE REPLACED BULBS WITH MANY DIFFERENT BRANDS. FAILURE OCC... |
| Feb 10, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE HEADLIGHT REPAIRED. BOTH HAD STOPPED WORKING OVER THE WEEKEND DUE... |
| Apr 22, 2010 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE HEADLI... |
| Jun 11, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ... |
| May 20, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW VW PASSAT IN JANUARY 2007. SINCE THEN I HAD TO HAVE THE HID HEADLIGHTS FIX... |
| Aug 1, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ACTIVATED THE TURN S... |
| Feb 1, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHT SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY FAILS. HAS BEEN REPAIRED OVER FIVE TIMES. *TR |