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US recalls (1)
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 flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Fuel system
2017-09-20 · campaign 2017-458
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect for cracks and replace the fuel filter flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are detected, a protective cover will be applied to the filter flange to prevent oxidization and future formation of cracks.
Owner complaints (37)
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (1 fires reported). Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 28).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | |
| Electrical system | 7 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Air bags | 4 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 4-Dr. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Volkswagen Touareg version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Touareg 3.2 L Automatic (S6) | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Touareg 4.2 L Automatic (S6) | 12 | 17 | 14 | $5,850 |
| Touareg 5.0 L Automatic (S6) | 15 | 20 | 17 | $5,650 |
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