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2006 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 20, 201717V583000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V583000
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Owner complaints by component37
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 24 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 19 |
| Power train | 5 | 14 |
| Air bags | 4 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 11 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 11 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 11 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 11 |
| Engine | 2 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 3 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“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.”
- Air bags
“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.”
- Vehicle speed control
“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.”
Other Volkswagen Touareg model years
- 20101 recall25 complaints
- 20092 recalls19 complaints
- 20084 recalls56 complaints
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- 20061 recall37 complaints
- 20052 recalls75 complaints
- 20044 recalls231 complaints
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2006 Volkswagen Touareg recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. The most recent, 17V583000 (reported September 20, 2017), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 37 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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