Volkswagen Touareg recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Volkswagen Touareg has 12 recall campaigns and 646 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2004, 2005, 2008.

12recalls
646complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2018 Volkswagen Touareg
Photo: 2018 Volkswagen Touareg by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
2017124000
2016245003
2015224000
2014227124
2013230100
2012228103
2011216102
2010125111
2009219000
2008456142
2007390012
2006137010
2005275001
20044231956
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Volkswagen Touareg?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2004 (231), 2005 (75), 2008 (56) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.