The 2006 Volkswagen Passat has 21 visibility & wipers complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
21
Visibility & Wipers complaints
3%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WIPERS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2006 Volkswagen Passat visibility & wipers — 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the visibility & wipers: 06V470000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.