2017 Volkswagen Touareg
Only 24 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 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 24 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 231 |
| 2005 | 75 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 56 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 24 |
Known problem areas
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
19 of 24 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
I purchased a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg V6 in October 2023. A problem with the vehicle revealed itself right away. It was consuming too much oil.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-01
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 24 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and adaptive cruise control.
Wheels
1 of 24 total reports mentions: wheels.
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My car since I bought it and it has a visible shaking in the steering wheel, there were multiple attempts to fix the problem and it just keeps coming back. Eventually vw customer service is saying that it is a normal characteristic of the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-09
Also filed under Suspension and steering
Suspension
1 of 24 total reports mentions: suspension.
Steering
1 of 24 total reports mentions: steering.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2021-05-20Unknown or other21V321000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles.
Remedy: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Volkswagen Touareg — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V321000 · Unknown or other
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2017 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 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 79% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.