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US recalls (1)
Exterior lighting: headlights
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Risk and remedy
Risk: NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Fuel system
2010-12-10 · campaign 2010-444
On certain Golf, Golf wagon, Jetta and Rabbit equipped with a 2.5L Engine, a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir may chafe against an underhood fuel supply line. If chafing occurs fuel leakage could develop which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and, if necessary, replace the fuel line. In addition, as a preventive measure, the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir will be removed.
Owner complaints (13)
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit (2 fires reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 5).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Rabbit 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Rabbit 2.5 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.