Model year
2016 Volkswagen Touareg
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 45 complaints for the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (22), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (10), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (6). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,000, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 231 complaints
- 2005 75 complaints
- 2006 37 complaints
- 2007 9 complaints
- 2008 56 complaints
- 2009 19 complaints
- 2010 25 complaints
- 2011 16 complaints
- 2012 28 complaints
- 2013 30 complaints
- 2014 27 complaints
- 2015 24 complaints
- 2016 45 complaints
- 2017 24 complaints
Recalls
16V243000 · Apr 26, 2016
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail…
16V170000 · Mar 24, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
Complaints
45 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touareg · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $4,000 |
| Touareg · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Volkswagen Touareg at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.