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Volkswagen Touareg Problems by Year
Owners have filed 646 complaints with NHTSA about the Volkswagen Touareg since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2004, 2005, 2008. The most common problem overall: fuel system.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Volkswagen Touareg problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Touareg | 45 | Engine | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Touareg | 27 | Steering | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Touareg | 30 | Steering | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Touareg | 28 | Fuel system | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Touareg | 25 | Fuel system | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Touareg | 56 | Fuel system | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 Touareg | 37 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Touareg | 75 | Fuel system | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Touareg | 231 | Transmission | 4 | 9 |
20 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Volkswagen Touareg
- What years of the Volkswagen Touareg have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2004 (231), 2005 (75), 2008 (56).
- What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Touareg?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the fuel system (128), electrical (93), engine (90).
- Which Volkswagen Touareg years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2007 (9), 2011 (16), 2009 (19). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.