The most-reported Touareg run is WVGCM77L64D (2004 builds) with 9 complaints, 4.7× the typical run. Engine problems make up 20% of reports; 2004 is the worst model year at 2.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for Touareg model years 2004–2017.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Volkswagen Touareg has 248 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 8% of every Touareg complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WVGCM77L64D•••••• | 2004 | — | 1 | |
| WVGBC67L54D•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| WVGCM67L94D•••••• | 2004 | — | 2 | |
| WVGBC77L94D•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| WVGBC77L64D•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| WVGBC77L84D•••••• | 2004 | 1 | — | |
| WVGBC67L44D•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| WVGCM77L24D•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| WVGBC77L74D•••••• | 2004 | — | 1 | |
| WVGEP9BP9DD•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| WVGCM67L24D•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| WVGBC67L84D•••••• | 2004 | 1 | — |
Each of the other 236 Touareg runs has 5 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 32 Touareg VINs so far, most often 2013, 2015, 2005 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Volkswagen Touareg the gap between build years is 2.3×: a 2004 car draws 2.7 complaints per run, a 2012 one 1.2.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 23 | 15 | — | |
| 2016 | 44 | 20 | — | |
| 2015 | 22 | 14 | — | |
| 2014 | 25 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 27 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 26 | 21 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 14 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 9 | 7 | — | |
| 2006 | 32 | 22 | — | |
| 2005 | 62 | 33 | — | |
| 2004 | 190 | 71 | 8 |
Heaviest year here is 2004 at 2.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2012 at 1.2.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 20% of everything Volkswagen Touareg owners report: Engine, 86 of 474 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | — | 1 | |
| Electrical System | — | 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | — | |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | — | |
| Steering | 1 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | 1 | |
| Tires | — | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 12 recall campaigns on the Volkswagen Touareg; the 6 below cover build years 2004 to 2016. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 16V170000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 2011–2016 |
| 18V329000 | Unknown Or Other | 2011–2015 |
| 17V151000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 2007–2010 |
| 17V583000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2004–2007 |
| 09V248000 | Structure:body | 2007–2009 |
| 04V592000 | Seat Belts | 2004–2005 |
16V170000 was opened in 2016 on cars built from 2011: 5 years on the road before the recall.
The Touareg against its rivals
The Touareg draws 1.9 complaints per production run; the Cadillac SRX 4.7 and the Volvo XC70 2.3. That is the lowest rate of the 3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Touareg | 474 | 248 | 2.5% | |
| Cadillac SRX | 3,006 | 640 | 4.9% | |
| Volvo XC70 | 259 | 113 | 3.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 474 reports on the Volkswagen Touareg, 2.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Volkswagen Touareg | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 474 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 12 (2.5%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 8 (1.7%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 29 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 57% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Volkswagen Touareg share of that is 474 complaints over 248 runs, 0.04% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Volkswagen Touareg VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 474 NHTSA complaints from 248 Touareg runs and 12 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Touareg production run has the most complaints?
WVGCM77L64D, a 2004 build, with 9 complaints. The typical Touareg run has 1.9.
Which Touareg years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2004 is heaviest at 2.7 complaints per run and 2012 lightest at 1.2.
Does the Touareg get more complaints than the Cadillac SRX?
No: 1.9 complaints per production run for the Touareg against 4.7 for the Cadillac SRX.
How many Touareg complaints involve a crash?
2.5% of 474 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 8 involved a fire.
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