MYRModel Year Report

2014 Volkswagen Touareg

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2014 Volkswagen Touareg
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:51:53.992Z

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
27

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2004: 231 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 56 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 25 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 27 complaints 2014 27 2015: 24 complaints 2016: 45 complaints 2016 2017: 24 complaints
2004: 231 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 56 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 30 complaints 2013 2014: 27 complaints 2014 27 2015: 24 complaints 2015 2016: 45 complaints 2016 2017: 24 complaints 2017
2004: 231 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 56 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 30 complaints 2013 2014: 27 complaints 2014 27 2015: 24 complaints 2015 2016: 45 complaints 2016 2017: 24 complaints 2017

2014: 27 complaints

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YearComplaints
2004231
200575
200637
20079
200856
200919
201025
201116
201228
201330
201427
201524
201645
201724

Known problem areas

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

8 of 27 total reports mention: steering.

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I purchased a 2014 Touareg lux tdi 3 days ago, the steering wheel was shaking pretty seriously while I was drive around 70 mile per hour.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-05

Engine

6 of 27 total reports mention: engine.

Electrical system

4 of 27 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing mat.

FIREINJURY
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The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle and smoke was seen coming from the front console.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-20

I attempted to start the vehicle and the starter button clicked followed by a strong ozone electrical smell and copious smoke from under the hood. We called the local fire department but canceled the call as the smoke seemed to be clearing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-08-05

Suspension

3 of 27 total reports mention: suspension.

Air bags

2 of 27 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle at approximately 60 MPH. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was injured and required medical attention. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-16

The safety computer which checks the different sensors and reports their condition on the i instrument dash indicated air bag sensor failure, This automobile has not been in any accident.. A rear seat belt came apart.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-24

Also filed under Seat belts

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2016-04-27Service brakes, hydraulic16V170000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016.

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  2. R
    2018-11-29Unknown or other18V329000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Volkswagen Touareg — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V170000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 18V329000 · Unknown or other
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.