Volkswagen Touareg

2016 only

67 classified complaints 2 recalls

2016 Volkswagen Touareg have 67 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically surfacing around 28,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 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 year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 17 complaints

Median onset: 28,000 miles.

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

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 15 complaints

Median onset: 21,565 miles.

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

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 23,147 miles.

More common in newer model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 5 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 1,550 miles. 25.0% 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.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 4 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

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 2016 model year. See the full Volkswagen Touareg report for every year and full specs/safety data.