Volkswagen Passat B6 (3C) — Reliability

B6 (3C) 2005–2010 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 2.0 FSI — 76/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 76

2.0 FSI

2.0 FSI (AXW/BLR/BLX/BLY/BVX/BVY/BVZ)

Volkswagen's 150 hp naturally aspirated 2.0 with direct petrol injection (EA113 family), fitted 2003...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Camshaft and high-pressure fuel pump tappet wear 2.0 FSI high —
Engine ECU software could switch off the fuel pump (2006 Passat recall) 2.0 FSI moderate —
Carbon deposits on intake valves and injectors (direct injection) 2.0 FSI moderate 90,000 km – 140,000 km