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2016 Volkswagen Touareg Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, most often about the engine (49% of complaints, typically around 21,500 miles). It is 4th of 14 Touareg model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2016 Volkswagen Touareg problems
Engine
22 complaints · 49%Half of these problems showed up before 21,500 miles.
While reading a vw forum I became aware of a known problem with the air filter housing drain becoming clogged and the air filter becoming wet and water being ingested into the engine, hydrolocking the engine and requiring the installation of a new engine. I then checked my air filter and found the bottom 3" - 4" of…
Water in engine airbox. Noticed air filter saturated with water when changing at 21,000 miles. Appears to be a known problem that is not being addressed by vw in the US.
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 22%Sunroof exploded while parked in driveway. The explosion was upwards. The car has a panoramic roof and the front sliding section is the one that exploded. No rock chip or other impact to roof. This is a 2016 but purchased "new" on 1/8/18 following vw diesel 3.0 fix and court authorization to sell.
Since the tdi fix I have experienced two incidents of power loss and then the activation of the check engine light. The 1st incident occurred in my driveway at a slow speed. The loss of power was for a short period of time. Vw called it a glitch not related to the tdi fix, and reset the check engine light. The 2nd…
Driver assistance
8 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, warnings, warning.
Brakes
5 complaints · 11%Electrical
5 complaints · 11%Body and structure
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
Sunroof leaking moisture into car and vw refuses to repair under warranty. Mold growing in a enclosed environment could be toxic. After dealer return my vehicle from another problem that still isn't fixed, after having it parked on their lot 17 days, I immediately noticed moisture in the vehicle. This time the dealer…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
Wheels and tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk: If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will correct the TPMS settings and replace the safety certification label, free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2016. Volkwagen's number for this recall is 44m9.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 toureg vehicles manufactured july 7, 2015 to march 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. Additionally, the tire pressures printed on the safety certification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems."
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 2016 Volkswagen Touareg
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (22 complaints, typically around 21,500 miles); other or unspecified (10 complaints); driver assistance (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 26, 2016 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Volkswagen Touareg?
- It is 4th of 14 Touareg model years by number of complaints, with 45 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.