Question 1

Is the Volkswagen TOUAREG reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Volkswagen TOUAREG has 307 total NHTSA complaints across 8 model years. The most reliable years are 2011 (20 complaints), 2017 (34 complaints), 2015 (35 complaints). Years to avoid: 2016 (67 complaints), 2013 (42 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Volkswagen TOUAREG should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2016, 2013 Volkswagen TOUAREG. The 2016 model has the most complaints (67) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Volkswagen TOUAREG?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Volkswagen TOUAREG are 2011 (20 complaints), 2017 (34 complaints), 2015 (35 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2017	34	WATER WAS FOUND IN THE AIR FILTER AND ENGINE. SERV...	Above Average
2016	67	CONSTANT ISSUES WITH WATER ENTERING THE AIRBOX FRO...	Avoid This Year
2015	35	LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER ENTERING THE INTAKE, AFFECTI...	Above Average
2014	35	I PURCHASED A 2014 TOUAREG LUX TDI 3 DAYS AGO, THE...	Above Average
2013	42	WE TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEH. ON 3/14/12 WITH 495...	Below Average
2012	37	VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING AT HIGHWAY SPEE...	Average
2011	20	WEDNESDAY 8/15 - FOLLOWING AN APPROXIMATELY 50 MIL...	Excellent Reliability
2010	37	DURING THE PROCESS OF FILLING THE ALMOST EMPTY TAN...	Average

Volkswagen TOUAREG — All Years

Volkswagen TOUAREG — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid