What is the fuel economy of a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?

EPA figures for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg reach 17 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?

Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, most often about: Fuel/propulsion System, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 2006

2006 Volkswagen Touareg

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 17 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.2L 6-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Premium	14	19	16	555
4.2L 8-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Premium	12	17	14	635
5.0L 10-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Diesel	15	20	17	599

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 17V583000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

52 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Fuel/propulsion System 9 Electrical System 7 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.