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Is the Volkswagen Touareg Reliable?

2004–2017 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

72/ 100Good
20
Total Recalls
192
Owner Complaints
12
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Volkswagen Touareg Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
2017124
71
Good
2016244
59
Fair
2015224
66
Good
2014227
61
Fair
2013230
60
Fair
2012227
62
Fair
2011216
73
Good
201010
95
Excellent
200920
90
Excellent
200840
80
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Touareg Compares to Similar Vehicles

Volkswagen Touareg72/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Touareg scores 4 points above the average suv — a strong result.

Known Volkswagen Touareg Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE
59
STEERING
15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
5

Based on 192 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Touareg reliable?+

The Volkswagen Touareg scores 72/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 20 recall campaigns and 192 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Touareg is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2010 Touareg achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 1 recall and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a Touareg last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Volkswagen Touareg owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Touareg will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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Check a Specific Volkswagen Touareg VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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