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Volkswagen Touareg Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 6 model years, NHTSA lists 13 recalls and 178 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Touareg. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Volkswagen Touareg by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volkswagen Touareg | 1 | 24 | |
| 2016 Volkswagen Touareg | 2 | 45 | |
| 2015 Volkswagen Touareg | 2 | 24 | |
| 2014 Volkswagen Touareg | 3 | 27 | |
| 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | 3 | 30 | |
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2 | 28 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volkswagen models.
Volkswagen Touareg: questions owners ask
Which Volkswagen Touareg year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volkswagen Touareg model years with the most are the 2016 (45), 2013 (30) and 2012 (28). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Volkswagen Touareg years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2015 (24), 2017 (24) and 2014 (27), out of 6 model years from 2012 to 2017. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Touareg have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 6 Volkswagen Touareg model years, 13 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2013 (3), 2014 (3) and 2012 (2). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Volkswagen Touareg years have the most vibration complaints?
13 owner complaints across 3 Volkswagen Touareg model years describe vibration or shaking while driving. The most were filed for the 2014 (7), 2012 (3) and 2013 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Volkswagen Touareg years have the most stalling complaints?
11 owner complaints across 3 Volkswagen Touareg model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2015 (4), 2016 (4) and 2013 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Volkswagen Touareg fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Volkswagen Touareg's first-time failure rate ranged from 9.4% for cars first registered in 2020 to 36% for 2010, across 11 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were lights and electrics, suspension, tyres. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.