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2014 Volkswagen TouaregProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-329 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Touareg median · #5 of 13 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints277 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 24, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg has problems

27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering80
Engine60
Suspension30
Electrical system32
Air bags21
Structure11
Tires10
Vehicle speed control10
Wheels10
5 other systems51

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2014 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

78%repaired · 2020 Q1

Unknown or other

Recall 18V-329 · May 16, 2018 · 252 vehicles · 196 repaired

Risk. If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2017 Q3

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 16V-170 · Mar 24, 2016 · 46,574 vehicles · 39,870 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Touareg year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Touareg median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Volkswagen Touareg safety ratings

2014 Volkswagen Touareg SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Touareg owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

STRONG VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL (&NOISE) WHILE DRIVING WHEN MAKING TURNS. THIS IS SPORADIC AND HAPPENS WHETHER TURNING STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN LEAVIN MY DRIVEWAY, ON PAVED ROADS, CITY STREETS... I DON'T KNOW THE EXACT DATE THIS STARTED BUT IT STARTED IN THE…
Complaint 11081937 · Mar 28, 2018 · 6 miles
THE CARS' STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AT 60MPH+ EVEN AFTER FOLLOWING VOLKSWAGENS' SERVICE BULLETINS, NEW TIRES, ALIGNMENT, ROADFORCE BALANCE, ETC. THE VIBRATION IS FELT THROUGHOUT THE FRONT END OF THE CAR.
Complaint 10855320 · Apr 13, 2016 · 5 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…
Complaint 10761526 · Sep 4, 2015 · 1,000 miles

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