Recalls ·2006 Volkswagen Touareg

2006 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel pump. Owners filed 37 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints37
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel pumpCampaign 17V583000 · 20 Sep 2017

Problem: 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.

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

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 37 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Fuel/propulsion system9 · 24%
Electrical system7 · 19%
Power train5 · 14%
Fuel system4 · 11%
Gasoline4 · 11%
Service brakes4 · 11%
Hydraulic4 · 11%
Exterior lighting4 · 11%

When complaints were filed

20061
20075
20081
20091
20102
20126
20132
20142
20151
20162
20175
20184
20191
20201
20211
20242

From owner complaints

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…

Fuel system · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Service brakes · Dec 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Fuel/propulsion system · Jul 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

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.

Electrical system · Jul 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20044
20052
20061
20073
20084
20092
20101
20112
20122
20132
20142
20152
20162
20171

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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