repaired · 2017 Q3
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.
2016 Volkswagen TouaregProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 45 owner complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-243 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has problems
45 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Engine
8Forward collision avoidance
5Service brakes
5Electrical system
4Structure1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Vehicle speed control
1Lane departure
1Back over prevention
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 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.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: 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.
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
2016 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
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Volkswagen Touareg safety ratings
2016 Volkswagen Touareg SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Touareg owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Random engine hesitancy reducing acceleration while driving. Vehicle maintained by the dealer for all scheduled maintenance and service visits. Within 30 days of a manufacture's repair that dealt with the HVAC and air filter AND a service visit to change oil and rotate tires, the hesitancy during…
2016 Touareg was towed to OStein VW service after engine would not accelerate and ran rough when got onto the interstate. OStein VW diagnostic was water into the air filter that got into engine and now need to replace engine block because of water getting into the air filter from the rain drain…
There is an ongoing issue with the drain from the air cleaner box clogging and water collecting in the box and then being ingested into the engine. On other occasions I had drained water from the box and changed the wet air filter to a dry one. Today (5/26/2021) I pulled out of my driveway and car…
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