MYRModel Year Report

2016 Volkswagen Touareg

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2016 Volkswagen Touareg
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:42:09.239Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Touareg Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 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 2015: 24 complaints 2016: 44 complaints 2016 2017: 24 complaints 2017
2016: 44 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004231
200575
200637
20079
200856
200919
201025
201116
201228
201330
201427
201524
201644
201724

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 50%

50% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 14%

14% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 6 distinct reports on file.

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The windshield camera that is responsible for the imaging used for many of the system on the 2016 Touareg is a high failure item and has been constituently backordered from VW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240110

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

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BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR, VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. HAS FLUID, NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO DAMAGED CABLE

NHTSA ODI report, 20171103

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 9%

9% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160427 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 16V170000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160513 — tires

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016.

Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will correct the TPMS settings and replace the safety certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2016. Volkwagen's number for this recall is 44M9.

Campaign 16V243000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Volkswagen Touareg — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V170000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V243000 (tires) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2013 ▲ 2006 ● 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ◆ 2005 ● 2008

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.