Volkswagen Passat Recall R/2006/221: Wipers May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 5 Mar 2007
- Launched
- 43,357
- vehicles in the UK
- 92B6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Passat vehicles built between 1 April 2005 and 31 August 2006. On some Passat vehicles the windscreen wipers may fail to operate because of a software fault. The dealer will fit the a cap for the windscreen wiper motor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On some Passat vehicles the windscreen wipers may fail to operate because of a software fault.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WIPERS MAY DETACH Defect: It has been identified that on some Passat vehicles the windscreen wipers may fail to operate because of a software fault. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have a cap for the windscreen wiper motor fitted
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: wipers may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the a cap for the windscreen wiper motor.
Are You Affected?
Passat built between 1 April 2005 and 31 August 2006 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 43,357 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 92B6 or the DVSA reference R/2006/221. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2007/030 on 12 Feb 2007, for heating element may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2007/050 on 30 Apr 2007, for seat may catch fire. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/221, launched 5 March 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.