2006 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and problems

The 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has 1 recall and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2006 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 14 Touareg model years — 5th most.

1recalls

37complaints

0crashes

1fires

0injuries

68,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Sep 20, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V583000 · 73,941 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks, replacing the flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a protective cover will be installed onto the filter flange. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Ai.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electronic Stability Control1

Equipment1

Latches/locks/linkages1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2006 vs. other Volkswagen Touareg years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2006. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, the latest from Sep 20, 2017 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (13), electrical system (7), power train (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.