2006 Volkswagen TOUAREG problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
37 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
68,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 37 complaints (24.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 18.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 16.2% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 13.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 5.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 9; Air Bags: 4; Electrical System: 4; Exterior Lighting: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Power Train: 4; Engine: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 9 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 3
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
2006: 1; 2007: 5; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2012: 6; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 5; 2018: 4; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2024: 2
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10190554 · 2007-05-12 (May 12, 2007)
THE 2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG WAS HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL SENSORS, FROM THE AIR BAGS TO THE GAS CAP, ON THE CAR THAT HAVE BEEN GOING OFF. WHAT WAS WORST WAS THAT THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE SHOP EVERY OTHER WEEK THIS PAST MONTH. THERE WAS A HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN TOLD OF THIS ALONG WITH THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CAR WAS RUNNING IN ORDER OF OPERATION. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEY WERE VERY AWARE OF THIS CONCERN ,AND THAT IT WAS A SOFTWARE P…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,925 miles reported. Look up ODI 10190554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10358558 · 2010-10-01 (October 1, 2010)
I OWN A 2006 VW TOUAREG. IT HAS ONLY 54K MILES AND HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN OFF ROAD. IT HAS BEEN A FAMILY CAR AND BOUGHT NEW IN 2006. JUST YESTERDAY SEPT 2009 I LEFT A PARKING LOT AND BEGAN ACCELERATING WHEN IT SOUNDED LIKE AND FELT LIKE THE CAR LOST THE FRONT TWO TIRES. I QUICKLY PULLED OVER THINKING I WOULD SEE BLOWN TIRES BUT SAW NOTHING. GOT BACK IN DROVE A 100 FEET TO HAVE THE SAME NOISE AND SHAKING. I PULLED OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO NEAREST VW SHOP. FOUND OUT THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS SHOT. $1100 FOR THE PART AND ONLY $65 TO INSTALL NEW DRIVE SHA…
Owner-reported narrative. 53,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10358558 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10469116 · 2012-08-03 (August 3, 2012)
AFTER SMELLING GASOLINE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WE DETERMINED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING ASSEMBLY. THE CRACK ALLOWED GASOLINE TO PUMP OUT FILLING THE INDENTION ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK THEN OVERFLOWING DOWN THE SIDES OF THE TANK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 63,980 miles reported. Look up ODI 10469116 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10553302 · 2013-11-22 (November 22, 2013)
THE OUTSIDE REAR OF THE CAR SMELLED LIKE GAS. AFTER LOOKING UNDER THE CAR WE NOTICED A PUDDLE OF GAS COLLECTING AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER TOLD US THE DRIVER SIDE FUEL PUMP HAS A CRACK LEAKING FUEL. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND HAS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMENE DIES. IT IS A HAZARD TO MY FAMILY AND THE PUBLIC AS A WHOLE. APPARENTLY VW HAS DONE A RECALL FOR THIS FOR LATER MODEL YEAR TOUAREG, BUT NOT THE 2006. THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT DUE TO AGE?! IN ALL THE YEARS I'VE BEEN DRIVING, I'VE NEVER HAD A FUEL PUMP THAT CRACKS AND SPEW…
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10553302 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10201878 · 2007-09-04 (September 4, 2007)
AFTER LESS THAN 27,000 MILES, THE DEALER STATED I NEEDED NEW ROTORS AND BRAKES ON MY TOUAREG AT A COST OF $800.00. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 26,854 miles reported. Look up ODI 10201878 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10229484 · 2008-06-02 (June 2, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, RESTARTED IT, AND DROVE FOR APPROXIMATELY 4-5 MILES WHEN THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD SOUND, JERKED FORWARD, AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, AND AFTER SIX ATTEMPTS, WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. HE DROVE 15 MPH ON THE SHOULDER UNTIL HE REACHED THE EXIT. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND T…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10229484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11050968 · 2017-11-28 (November 28, 2017)
I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALER BECAUSE OF A FUEL SMELL AND A SUDDEN JOLT THAT I GET UNDERCARRIAGE WHEN DRIVING. THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THEY ARE NOT SURE WHERE THE JOLT IS COMING FROM THEY DON'T KNOW IF IT IS THE TRANSMISSION OR A FUEL LEAK. I'M VERY AFRAID TO CONTINUE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE A SMALL CHILD AND I WOULD LIKE FOR VOLKSWAGEN TO BUY THE VEHICLE BACK FROM ME. PLEASE SEE ENCLOSED LETTER FROM VW. THANK YOU!
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11050968 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11605170 · 2024-07-29 (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 in…
Owner-reported narrative. 173,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11605170 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10199470 · 2007-08-13 (August 13, 2007)
I HAVE A BRAND NEW VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG AND THE SEAT, STEERING WHEEL AND DASH INSTRUMENTS ARE TOTALLY MISALIGNED AND IT IS CAUSING BACK AND SHOULDER PAIN. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO WORK OUT WITH VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME TO TAKE A HIKE. VW SERVICE MANAGER OF 21 YEARS TOLD ME I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS COMPLAINED AND THAT HE THOUGHT A CASE RECENTLY WENT TO ARBITRATION. THIS IS MY 2ND V-10 TWIN TURBO DIESEL THAT I HAVE HAD IN 5 MOTHS BECAUSE MY FIRST ONE TURNED OUT TO BE A LEMON AND I CANT TELL YOU HOW DIFFICULT VW WAS TO TRY AND G…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10199470 at NHTSA ↗