2006 Volkswagen Touareg Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, and owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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.
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.…
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 70,157 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 31, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
“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 d”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2024 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–15 / 17–20 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8/10 cyl, 3.2/4.2/5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Volkswagen Touareg model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Touareg model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
How do I know if my 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V583000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.