Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Volkswagen Touareg, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2004 Volkswagen Touareg - 167 complaints in its first 8 years (231 to date)
- 2005 Volkswagen Touareg - 44 complaints in its first 8 years (75 to date)
- 2016 Volkswagen Touareg - 38 complaints in its first 8 years (44 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2014 Volkswagen Touareg - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (27 to date)
- 2013 Volkswagen Touareg - 27 complaints in its first 8 years (30 to date)
- 2016 Volkswagen Touareg - 38 complaints in its first 8 years (44 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volkswagen Touareg | 24 | 24 | 1 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Touareg | 44 | 38 | 2 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Touareg | 24 | 20 | 2 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Touareg | 27 | 26 | 2 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | 30 | 27 | 2 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 28 | 21 | 2 |
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 16 | 12 | 2 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 25 | 19 | 1 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 19 | 13 | 2 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 56 | 19 | 4 |
| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | 37 | 20 | 1 |
| 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | 75 | 44 | 2 |
| 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | 231 | 167 | 4 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V321000 | 2017 | Unknown Or Other | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas... |
| 18V329000 | 2011-2015 | Unknown Or Other | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and... |
| 17V583000 | 2004-2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. |
| 17V151000 | 2007-2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles. The fuel filter flange may crack and allow fuel to leak out. |
| 16V243000 | 2016 | Tires | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016. |
| 16V170000 | 2011-2016 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. |
| 09V248000 | 2007-2009 | Structure | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 14,416 MY 2007-2009 TOUAREG VEHICLES. THE FASTENING STRUTS ON THE ROOF EDGE SPOILER CAN CRACK, CAUSING THE SPOILER TO BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY DETACH FROM... |
| 08V035000 | 2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS CHANGED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CONNECTOR. |
| 07V285000 | 2008 | Equipment | CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 04V592000 | 2004-2005 | Seat Belts | CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 04V233000 | 2004 | Seat Belts | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY RIVETED. |
| 03V266000 | 2004 | Electrical System | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED DURING ASSEMBLY. |