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Service bulletins for the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

332 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Bulletins, newest first
SM 33-20192019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
Quick Tip - Trai2019-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL. Trailer braking information
V941901-20115212019-04-15. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
V271901-20118942019-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
TT 90 11 012019-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
Gasoline Engine2019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
Quick Tip - Trai2019-04-15. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Trailer towing information
Reference Guide2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
Reference Guide2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Engine Control Module Updates: This document informs of complaints, and the software updates/Tech Bulletins associated with servicing engine control module issues:
Reference Guide2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
V551203 20213542019-04-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces.
V501205 20143702019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
TT 96-12-082019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Tech Tips (Access/Start Module Fault 00183 ?Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1-R138? Diagnosis Tip): When diagnosing Access/start fault 00183, be aware that the fault can indicate a concern with either the R138 Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1 or the R137 Luggage Compartment Access/Start Authorization Antenna. This document informs of the recommended normal Guided Fault Finding.
TT 00-13-042019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
V191303 20225492019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications.
V171303 20178132019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. This document informs how to test the oil consumption rate
TT 57-12-022019-04-08. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. Tech Tips (Alarm Goes Off When Unlocking Door With Key Cylinder): This odcument informs if the vehicle is entered using the door key, the alarm may activate when opening the door. The door lock cylinder does not disarm the alarm. The lock cylinder in the door is meant to be used as an emergency entry, therefore the key must be inserted into the ignition within 15-30 seconds of opening the door (dependent on vehicle and equipment), in order to disarm the alarm.
V871301 20055662019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189B) and AIRCO-CLEAN Ultrasonic HVAC Treatment (30208). All other cleaning methods are no longer permitted. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
Control Module R2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
TT 42-08-012019-04-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Tech Tips (Clicking Noise from Rear End): This document informs For a complaint of ?clicking noise when backing up and then braking?, be sure to check the lower outboard control arm in the rear suspension for any play in the bushing. The noise could be mistaken for a differential noise if using chassis ears, because of the noise transferring through the rear axle.
Fluid Capacity C2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2006 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, and how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up and running
VHW-17-112019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
V1.02019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Trailer towing information
TT 90 11 012019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
V1.02019-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL. Trailer braking information

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.