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Volkswagen Touareg — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Volkswagen Touareg model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
14
2017
34 complaints1 recalls448 TSBs
2016
67 complaints2 recalls585 TSBs
2015
35 complaints2 recalls710 TSBs
2014
35 complaints2 recalls948 TSBs
2013
42 complaints2 recalls1 invest.966 TSBs
2012
36 complaints2 recalls1 invest.957 TSBs
2011
20 complaints2 recalls1 invest.871 TSBs
2010
37 complaints1 recalls1 invest.698 TSBs
2009
25 complaints2 recalls1 invest.627 TSBs
2008
73 complaints4 recalls417 TSBs
2007
9 complaints3 recalls362 TSBs
2006
52 complaints1 recalls331 TSBs
2005
105 complaints2 recalls2 invest.278 TSBs
2004
373 complaints4 recalls2 invest.260 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Volkswagen Touareg Years Should You Avoid?

The Volkswagen Touareg shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.

14 model years analyzed