Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has 1 recall, 37 complaints.
1
Recalls
37
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
17V583000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter fl...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4-Dr. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I get dizzy every time I drive my 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. There is a fuel smell inside the cabin an... |
| Jul 29, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH... |
| Jul 7, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | While driving the vehicle it will slow down and will not accelerate even while pressing the gas. It ... |
| Mar 2, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | INSULATION ON WIRING INSIDE HEADLIGHT HOUSING DETERIORATED LEAVING EXPOSED WIRE. SHORT CIRCUIT OCCU... |
| Nov 1, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPA... |
| Dec 1, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I HAVE A VW TOUAREG V8 2006. ON SATURDAY 12/01/18 I TOOK THE CAR TO VW DAVID MAUS DEALER @LEE RD, OR... |
| Dec 1, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | HEADLIGHT WIRING INSULATION HAS MELTED CREATING SEVERAL SHORTS AND CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO STOP WO... |
| Nov 3, 2017 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL SMELL ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE COMING FROM THE FUEL FILTER TANK AREA. FUEL TANK IS LOCATED AT... |
| Oct 11, 2017 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNI... |
| Jul 28, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE WAS SMELLING LIKE GAS - THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO RUNNING OVER DEBRIS BUT NO DAMAGE TO TANK FOUN... |
| Apr 1, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALER BECAUSE OF A FUEL SMELL AND A SUDDEN JOLT THAT I ... |
| Feb 1, 2017 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS RELATED TO A SAFE... |
| Nov 13, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE DOOR LOCKS ON BOTH OF THE BACK DOORS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. CAN NOT OPEN EITHER OF THE REAR DOOR... |
| Oct 6, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE HAVING VEHICLE LOOKED AT OIL CHANGE PLACE I COMPLAINED TO ATTENDANT ABOUT STRONG FUEL ODOR. HE... |
| Oct 5, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I HAD MY TOUAREG IN PUERTO RICO FOR OVER 10 YEARS IN STORAGE. SINCE CAR HAD NOT USED FOR NORMALLY BU... |
| May 15, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | MY AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW AND I'M GETTING CONCERNED. WAS THERE A RECALL... |
| Sep 20, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I GOT MY CAR REPAIRED FOR THIS ISSUE AFTER SMELLING GAS LEAKAGE BEFORE VW RELEASED THE RELEVANT RECA... |
| Apr 5, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ALL HEADLAMPS FLICKERED WITH NO NOTICE AND THEN WENT DARK. USED BRIGHT HEADLAMPS BUT THEY WOULD NOT... |
| Feb 3, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL PR... |
| Nov 8, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE OUTSIDE REAR OF THE CAR SMELLED LIKE GAS. AFTER LOOKING UNDER THE CAR WE NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GA... |