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2014 Volkswagen Touareg Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, most often about the steering (30% of complaints, typically around 0 miles). It is 8th of 14 Touareg model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2014 Volkswagen Touareg problems
Steering
8 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 0 miles.
The steering wheel continues to oscillate and vibrate at freeway speeds above 65mph. It continues to do so regardless of road surface. Vw has replaced tires, steering columns, and other areas that may be causing this issue, but the problem remains. The vehicle is now at 22,000 miles and is still experiencing the same…
Purchased vehicle on 2/1/15. I noticed when driving at speeds above 63 MPH the steering wheel shakes back and forth which is felt through the steering wheel, seat & front end. I opened a case with vw on about 2/11/15 and made an appointment with my local vw service department for 2/16/15. On 2/16/15 the vw dealer made…
Engine
7 complaints · 26%Sudden loss of engine power while driving on highway. Was able to coast to side of road. Required tow to nearest dealership. Diagnosed as high pressure fuel pump failure in my vw Touareg tdi (diesel). Have owned SUV 4 months and only 4000 miles.
Vw 3.0 liter deisel engine with recall issue due to fraud by vw. Vw applied the fix to the engine as approved by the court. This fix has created a situation where the car has significant hesitation on take off and in traffic making it impossible to safely enter the stream of traffic or cross traffic at intersections.…
Suspension
3 complaints · 11%Purchased vehicle on 2/1/15. I noticed when driving at speeds above 63 MPH the steering wheel shakes back and forth which is felt through the steering wheel, seat & front end. I opened a case with vw on about 2/11/15 and made an appointment with my local vw service department for 2/16/15. On 2/16/15 the vw dealer made…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 11%On august 10, 2018 at approximately 1:30 pm in bountiful utah, I was turning left into a business. I stopped on a steep hill and allowed the on coming traffic to pass. It then became safe for me to complete my turn. That is until the car hesitated yet again. This hesitation problem is severe post repair of vw due to…
Electrical
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: seat heater.
The vehicle turns off spontaneously in motion with no warning and unpredictably. Has been on a certified service center on multiple occasions and for prolonged periods of time and the problem can not be diagnosed or identified. The problem has occurred on multiple ocassions however can not be diagnosed by the…
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle and smoke was seen coming from the front console. After stopping the vehicle to inspect the cause it was discovered that the front passenger side seat heater had…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
Other: unknown or other
Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 29, 2018. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Full defect summary
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 2011-2016 golf and 2011-2013 gti vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2016. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46g4.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (8 complaints, typically around 0 miles); engine (7 complaints); suspension (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 16, 2018 (other). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Volkswagen Touareg?
- It is 8th of 14 Touareg model years by number of complaints, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.