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Volkswagen Touareg

2014–2017 only

170 classified complaints 4 recalls

2014–2017 Volkswagen Touareg models have 170 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, typically surfacing around 21,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2014–2017 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volkswagen Touareg report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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2009–2013

2014–2017

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2014–2017 only

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 32 complaints

Median onset: 21,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 30 complaints

Median onset: 28,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

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Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 13 complaints

Median onset: 501 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 12 complaints

Median onset: 35,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 10 complaints

Median onset: 21,000 miles.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 8 complaints

Median onset: 4,046 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 7 complaints

Median onset: 1,610 miles. 28.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 6 complaints

Median onset: 45,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2014–2017 model years. See the full Volkswagen Touareg report for every year and full specs/safety data.