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…
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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 independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000.
NHTSA ODI #11605170
68,500 miles · Aug 19, 2015
Air BagsElectrical System
MY AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW AND I'M GETTING CONCERNED. WAS THERE A RECALL OR WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM?
NHTSA ODI #10749686
81,000 miles · Feb 9, 2012
Air BagsSeats
IN ORDER TO FLIP BACKSEATS DOWN TO GIVE REAR MORE CARGO SPACE THE FRONT SEATS MUST BE MOVED FORWARD. HOWEVER WHEN FRONT SEATS ARE SLID FORWARD MORE THEN A FEW INCHES THE WIRES FOR THE AIRBAG SENSORS UNDER THE SEATS ARE TORN AND RIPPED OUT OF PLACE SINCE THE HARNESS IS TO SHORT. THIS IN TURN DISABLES THE AIRBAGS. VW IS AWARE OF T…
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IN ORDER TO FLIP BACKSEATS DOWN TO GIVE REAR MORE CARGO SPACE THE FRONT SEATS MUST BE MOVED FORWARD. HOWEVER WHEN FRONT SEATS ARE SLID FORWARD MORE THEN A FEW INCHES THE WIRES FOR THE AIRBAG SENSORS UNDER THE SEATS ARE TORN AND RIPPED OUT OF PLACE SINCE THE HARNESS IS TO SHORT. THIS IN TURN DISABLES THE AIRBAGS. VW IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND MAKES CUSTOMERS BUY A NEW WIRING HARNESS THAT IS LONG ENOUGH TO MOVE SEATS FORWARD WITH OUT TEARING TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10447241
14,925 miles · May 12, 2007
Air BagsElectrical System
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 HA…
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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 PROBLEM THAT THEY COULD NOT FIX. THE SENSORS WENT OFF WHILE I DRIVING, AND WHEN PULLING OVER TO CHECK IT. EVERYTHING SEEMED TO BE GOOD. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT, AND THEN IT RESETS ITSELF. THE LIGHT SENSORS HAVE GONE OFF AND BOTH LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT, ONE AT A TIME. THE DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD BE RELEASED, AND IT WILL STILL SHOW THAT IT WAS ON. *AK
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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