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2017 Volkswagen TouaregProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-321 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 1, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Engine
1Power train
1Seats
1Service brakes
1Steering
1Suspension
1Electrical system
1Wheels
1Forward collision avoidance
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 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.
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
2017 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
2017 Volkswagen Touareg safety ratings
2017 Volkswagen Touareg SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Touareg owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I purchased a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg V6 in October 2023. A problem with the vehicle revealed itself right away. It was consuming too much oil. Oil splatter is present on the hood, the car doors, the back bumper and built up oil residue is present in both tailpipes. Oil has to be added in about…
The vehicle has an internal oil drain system that slowly leaks oil past the pistons into the combustion chamber of the engine causing the engine to burn oil. This is very dangerous when smoke exits the vehicle from the exhaust and into the air that could be inhaled by others. This same issue over…
Exhaust line for cylinders 4-6 developed crack immediately before catalytic converter. Problem has occurred in other Touaregs, there is even a recall for 2014 models. Crack allows exhaust to leak nearby air intake to cabin. Noticeable exhaust smell inside cabin, especially when stopped. No warning,…
Own a 2017 Touareg?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.