Volkswagen Touareg years to avoid
The Volkswagen Touareg years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2008, 2016, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2007 is the cleanest year on record.
945
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
2004–2017
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Touareg years to avoid
Every Touareg year
Common questions
What are the worst Volkswagen Touareg years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Touareg years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2008, 2016, 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2007.
What is the best year for the Volkswagen Touareg?
By complaint volume, 2007 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Touareg years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Touareg have?
Across all model years, the Touareg has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 945 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.