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2006 Volkswagen Touareg recalls & problems

The 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has 1 safety recall and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (9 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints37filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
2006 Volkswagen Touareg in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineSep 20, 2017

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 17V58300073,941 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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4-Dr. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
2006 Volkswagen Touareg NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Touareg Diesel

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 20 mpg
FuelDiesel

5 L · 10 cyl · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,650/year to fuel

Touareg

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 19 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.2 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

Touareg

14mpg combined
City / highway12 / 17 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

4.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,850/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Fuel/propulsion system9000103,643 mi
Electrical systemIgnition › Module; Ignition701050,583 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Pads; Foundation components › Disc › Rotor600026,854 mi
Power trainDriveline500059,700 mi
Air bags400074,750 mi
Fuel system, gasoline400080,000 mi
Exterior lighting400076,255 mi
Engine2000—
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system › Emission control2000—
Latches/locks/linkages1000—
Structure1000—
Seat belts1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.