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2006 Volkswagen Touareg Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, most often about the fuel system (35% of complaints, typically around 91,500 miles). It is 5th of 14 Touareg model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2006 Volkswagen Touareg problems
Fuel system
13 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. While driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v583000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated that there was an odor of fuel present inside the vehicle and there was fuel leaking from the vehicle which was present on the garage floor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel was leaking from the fuel system and no other…
Electrical
7 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
I am an automobile insurance adjuster. A 2006 vw Touareg belonging to one of my customers caught fire at his work. He had taken the car to lunch, then back to work. 30 minutes after his return to work, the engine caught fire. The fire department put it out. Both a Volkswagen representative and a forensics engineer…
My airbag fault light has been on for a few months now and I'm getting concerned. Was there a recall or what is the best way to fix this problem?
Transmission
5 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: driveline.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. He turned off the vehicle, restarted it, and drove for approximately 4-5 miles when the light illuminated again. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle made a loud sound…
I own a 2006 vw Touareg. It has only 54k miles and has never been driven off road. It has been a family car and bought new in 2006. Just yesterday sept 2009 I left a parking lot and began accelerating when it sounded like and felt like the car lost the front two tires. I quickly pulled over thinking I would see blown…
Air bags
4 complaints · 11%The 2006 Volkswagen Touareg was having electrical problems. There have been several sensors, from the air bags to the gas cap, on the car that have been going off. What was worst was that the car has been in the service shop every other week this past month. There was a hesitation when accelerating. The manufacturer…
In order to flip backseats down to give rear more cargo space the front seats must be moved forward. However when front seats are slid forward more then a few inches the wires for the airbag sensors under the seats are torn and ripped out of place since the harness is to short. This in turn disables the airbags. Vw is…
Brakes
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: foundation components.
Constant squeaking brakes when I came off of the brakes, not pushing down this occurred for several weeks. I took in to dealer, was initially told no problem existed it was brake dust, and may need more expensive pads. I took it back about 1 month later (sept 2007) at my 20k mile check and was told I needed whole new…
Squealing noise after I stop and begin to accelerate or when I drive slow. Dealer says touaregs are rough on brakes. It has about 42,000 miles on it. He suggests I live with the squealing noise for a year or two until the brakes really go. Or they can replace them now - $700+. Ugh. Just bought the car 60 days ago.
Lights
4 complaints · 11%All headlamps flickered with no notice and then went dark. Used bright headlamps but they would not stay on permanently. Had to drive holding brights in manual mode. Immediately phoned vw to explain and they advised I needed new headlamp bulbs. Hard to believe all of my bulbs went out at the same time. I've googled to…
Headlight wiring insulation has melted creating several shorts and causing the headlights to stop working completely. It appears to be all of the wiring heading to and including the headlight. It has caused false codes to appear as well.
Engine
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
Upon driving the vehicle on the night in question, out of nowhere, a light came on and said coolant overheated. I was driving on the dallas tollway, and pulled over immediately, and the vehicle shut down completely. I called a tow truck, and had the vehicle towed, and was told maybe the battery was bad. I purchased a…
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. While driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v583000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (13 complaints, typically around 91,500 miles); electrical (7 complaints, typically around 50,500 miles); transmission (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 20, 2017 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Volkswagen Touareg?
- It is 5th of 14 Touareg model years by number of complaints, with 37 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.