Two problems related to front driver side air bag inflator have been reported for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2006 Passat.
Takata recall 69m8 replace driver airbag inflator. Recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available.
Takata has reported that the driver frontal airbag inflator could potentially rupture. Recall date: February 9, 2016. Remedy still not available 8 months later.