Volkswagen Touareg problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 101 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Volkswagen Touareg (2005–2017). The 2016 Touareg has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
101
Recalls
6
Model years
13
Worst year
2016

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Volkswagen Touareg model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Volkswagen Touareg years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2016 Volkswagen Touareg — 26 complaints; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2007 (1 complaints).

Every Volkswagen Touareg model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 Touareg120001Engine
2016 Touareg260032Engine
2015 Touareg130002Engine
2014 Touareg80222Engine
2013 Touareg40002Engine
2012 Touareg70002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2011 Touareg40002Engine
2010 Touareg30001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2009 Touareg30001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2008 Touareg90311Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2007 Touareg10002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2006 Touareg40001Airbags
2005 Touareg70001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Volkswagen Touareg problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    43 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    19 complaints
  • Electrical System
    16 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    14 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    6 complaints
  • Lighting
    6 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    5 complaints
  • Airbags
    4 complaints
  • Brakes
    4 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    4 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Volkswagen Touareg received by NHTSA each month.

Volkswagen Touareg recalls

  • Recall 21V321000May 5, 202146 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

  • Recall 18V329000May 16, 2018252 vehiclesModel years 2011–2015

    Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

  • Recall 17V583000Sep 20, 201773,941 vehiclesModel years 2005–2007

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V151000Mar 8, 201720,908 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V243000Apr 26, 2016366 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V170000Mar 24, 201646,574 vehiclesModel years 2011–2016

    Risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Volkswagen models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology