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2006 Volkswagen Touareg Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 37 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 Volkswagen Touareg owner complaints

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, describing incidents dated February 7, 2006 to October 31, 2024.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 13 complaints
Electrical System 7 complaints
Power Train 5 complaints
Air Bags 4 complaints
Exterior Lighting 4 complaints
Service Brakes 4 complaints

Of the 37 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11622862 · Filed October 31, 2024
I get dizzy every time I drive my 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. There is a fuel smell inside the cabin and outside of the driver's rear wheel well. I noticed this during the short time I park in my garage. Since, the noticeable smell, I have been parking outside and have since minimized by use of the…
ODI #11605170 · Filed July 29, 2024
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the passenger’s side front side air bag and the passenger’s side rear side air bag independently deployed. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the…
ODI #11429718 · Filed August 19, 2021
While driving the vehicle it will slow down and will not accelerate even while pressing the gas. It may even cut off. I have to keep pushing the pedal maybe 3 to 5 times before it will accelerate. This happens even on the freeway. I don't drive it anymore because of fear I might have an accident.

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Fuel Filter Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak

NHTSA #17V583000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported September 20, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 73,941 vehicles

Repair completion: 22.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volkswagen campaign 20Ai · Owners notified March 9, 2018 · Vehicles built February 18, 2003 – November 30, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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.

2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4-Dr. w/SAB

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 4, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

37 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11622862

Incident: October 31, 2024 · Filed: October 31, 2024

I get dizzy every time I drive my 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. There is a fuel smell inside the cabin and outside of the driver's rear wheel well. I noticed this during the short time I park in my garage. Since, the noticeable smell, I have been parking outside and have since minimized by use of the vehicle. I love the vehicle, but I am getting headaches and dizziness while driving it. Upon looking up more information on the fuel smell, I came across Volkswagen Manufacture Safety recall 20Ai and 20Z4. Since I last spoke of Community Volkswagen of Santa Maria, they said that the recall has been repaired. However, after further research, this is an Open Recall and is still eligible to be repaired. Please advise me on my next steps so as to not be in a dangerous situation while driving this vehicle. Thank you.

Air Bags

ODI #11605170

Incident: July 29, 2024 · Filed: July 29, 2024

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the passenger’s side front side air bag and the passenger’s side rear side air bag independently deployed. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had stalled after the air bags had deployed. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000.

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #11429718

Incident: July 7, 2021 · Filed: August 19, 2021

While driving the vehicle it will slow down and will not accelerate even while pressing the gas. It may even cut off. I have to keep pushing the pedal maybe 3 to 5 times before it will accelerate. This happens even on the freeway. I don't drive it anymore because of fear I might have an accident.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting; Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11315655

Incident: March 2, 2020 · Filed: March 2, 2020

INSULATION ON WIRING INSIDE HEADLIGHT HOUSING DETERIORATED LEAVING EXPOSED WIRE. SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURRED CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11278155

Incident: November 1, 2019 · Filed: November 4, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V583000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), BUT DID NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY SERVICED. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ENOUGH TIMES FOR HIM TO DRIVE HOME. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VOLKSWAGEN OF HUNTINGTON (838 E JERICHO TURNPIKE, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746, (631) 533-5222) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TWO FUEL PUMPS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT HIS EXPENSE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PUMPS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED THE SAME INFORMATION AS THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11156841

Incident: September 20, 2014 · Filed: December 7, 2018

I GOT MY CAR REPAIRED FOR THIS ISSUE AFTER SMELLING GAS LEAKAGE BEFORE VW RELEASED THE RELEVANT RECALL CAMPAIGN. I SENT VW ALL RECEIPT FOR REPAIR PAID BY MY POCKET MONEY, BUT VW REFUSED TO REIMBURSE FOR MY EXPENSE BECAUSE I GOT IT REPAIRED TOO EARLY. I DID ON 09/17/2014 BUT VW STATES THAT ONLY THE REPAIR WAS DONE BETWEEN 09/20/2016 AND 03/19/2018. THIS IS RIDICULOUS ANSWER. I AM HERE ATTACHING ALL THE RECEIPT AND THE LETTER FROM VW . CAR IS CURRENTLY IN MOTION AFTER REPAIR.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11155999

Incident: December 1, 2018 · Filed: December 4, 2018

I HAVE A VW TOUAREG V8 2006. ON SATURDAY 12/01/18 I TOOK THE CAR TO VW DAVID MAUS DEALER @LEE RD, ORLANDO, FL FOR THE SAFETY RECALL -FUEL PUMP FLANGE REPLACEMENT'- AFTER THEY PERFORMED THE JOB, MY CAR STATED TO MISFIRES, DECREASE IN POWER AND ACCELERATION AND IT SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THEY WANT ME TO AUTHORIZE THEM TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST , THAT WILL COST ME $155. ON 12 /3/18 I SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER , SHE SAID SHE WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM IS THE FUEL PUMP. , SO I DON'T KNOW WHY THEY INSIST ON THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST IF THEY KNOW WHAT IS THE PROBLEM. THEY BROKE THE FUEL PUMP AND NOW THEY WANT ME TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT EXPENSE AND THE REPAIRS. I REFUSE TO PAID FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIRS, , BECAUSE MY CAR WAS FINE. THEY BROKE THE PARTS SO THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IT. VW COMPANY GAVE ME A CASE NUMBER AND SAYS THAT IF THE DEALER SAYS THE ISSUES IS RELATED DUE TO THE WORK THEY DID ' I SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE. BUT IF THE DEALER SAYS IT IS NOT RELATED, THEN I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXPENSES. I KEEP SAYING MY CAR WAS FINE BEFORE THEY PUT THEIR HANDS ON MY CAR, SO WHAT EVER THEY DID THEY BROKE MY CAR AND I SHOULD NOT BE CHARGE.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #11096333

Incident: February 1, 2017 · Filed: May 24, 2018

2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS RELATED TO A SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO PROVIDE A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE RECALL , DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. *JS THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER REIMBURSED ONLY A PORTION OF THE REPAIR EXPENSES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY NORMALLY WOULD NOT PROVIDE A REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLES REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. *JS

Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11075067

Incident: October 11, 2017 · Filed: February 26, 2018

TL* 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 MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION VOLKSWAGEN OF LAS VEGAS (6375 W SAHARA AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89146, (702) 605-5802), BUT THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,287. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #11057438

Incident: November 3, 2017 · Filed: December 29, 2017

FUEL SMELL ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE COMING FROM THE FUEL FILTER TANK AREA. FUEL TANK IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM THE REAR SEATS. THE FUEL FUMES ARE VERY STRONG WE ARE AFRAID THE CAR MIGHT CATCH FIRE. THE FUMES SMELL LIKE FRESH FUEL. THE FUEL FUMES ARE VERY STRONG ESPECIALLY AFTER USING THE CAR AFTER A 3 MILE ROUND TRIP GROCERY ERRANDS. *TR

Other Volkswagen Touareg model years

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