2006 Volkswagen Touareg Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,144miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, 5% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,144 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Upon driving the vehicle on the night in question, out of nowhere, a light came on and said coolant overheated. I was driving on the dallas tollway, and pulled over immediately, and the vehicle shut down completely. I called a tow truck, and had the vehicle towed, and was told maybe the battery was bad. I purchased a new battery the next day, but the vehicle still would not start. I then had it towed to the dealer, and was told that I needed a new engine. I couldn't understand how an engine could go out at less than 60,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10478465, filed 2012-10, 57,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10206820Jan 21, 2022Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- 10202843Oct 28, 2021Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10190228Apr 5, 2021Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
- 10180093Sep 18, 2020Symptom based diagnostic assistance for high pressure fuel pump being out of time.
- 10167196Oct 29, 2019Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
- 10165535Sep 24, 2019Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
- 10164209Aug 19, 2019Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. Also includes 2004 and 2005 Jetta Wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 19 | 79% |
| 2016 | 22 | 49% |
| 2015 | 14 | 58% |
| 2014 | 6 | 22% |
| 2013 | 4 | 13% |
| 2012 | 5 | 18% |
| 2011 | 4 | 25% |
| 2010 | 7 | 28% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 7 | 13% |
| 2007 | 3 | 33% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
13 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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