Volkswagen Touareg - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the VW Touareg

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the VW Touareg, for which Volkswagen has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your VW Touareg. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your VW Touareg have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Touareg’s Issues in the EU

All Touareg’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Touareg’s Issues in the UK

VW TOUAREG (2023) – The side airbag incorrectly secured
on 20/12/2023
VW TOUAREG (2023-08-17 – 2023-10-23) RECALL: Problem description: On certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been […]
VW TOUAREG (2019) – THE REAR LID
on 12/10/2021
VW TOUAREG (15/01/2019 – 29/01/2019) RECALL: Problem description: If the rear lid is opened and manually pushed up too far the electric spindle drive can […]
VW TOUAREG (2020) – THE TRANSVERSE LINK
on 21/06/2021
VW TOUAREG (22/09/2020 – 03/11/2020) RECALL: Problem description: Nuts of deviating material quality were fitted in the bolted connection of the right and […]