2015–2017 · 3 model years · 6 recalls

Volkswagen Touareg problems by year

We don't rate the Volkswagen Touareg yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2016 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (68). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Engine & cooling56
Driver-assist & stability29
Brakes5
Electrical system5
Wheels & tires2
Body, glass & interior2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2017.

Every Volkswagen Touareg year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2017 TouaregNot rated yet34119
2016 TouaregNot rated yet68224
2015 TouaregNot rated yet35323

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Volkswagen Touareg problems?

Owners complain most about engine & cooling, driver-assist & stability, brakes.

Which Volkswagen Touareg year has the most recalls?

The 2015, with 3 recalls on record with NHTSA.