2016 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and problems

The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has 2 recalls and 45 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

Pictured: a 2015 model; the 2016 may differ in details. Photo: 2015 Volkswagen Touareg by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2016 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 14 Touareg model years — 4th most.

2recalls

45complaints

0crashes

0fires

3injuries

21,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Tires

Apr 26, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V243000 · 366 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Service Brakes

Mar 24, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V170000 · 46,574 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine22

Unknown or other10

Forward Collision Avoidance8

Vehicle Speed Control2

Air Bags1

Back Over Prevention1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2016 vs. other Volkswagen Touareg years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, the latest from Apr 26, 2016 (tires). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (22), unknown or other (10), forward collision avoidance (8). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.