SUV · Hybrid
Volkswagen Touareg 2011–2017 (7P)
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- Price
- $44,705–$60,700
- MPG
- 24
- Strength: Excellent capability
- Strength: Strong cargo & utility
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
How it scores for you10 scores
An overbuilt luxury SUV in disguise with a 7,716-lb tow rating; the flip side is a $3,250-a-year fuel habit and oil-consumption complaints with age.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 3 of its 5 recalls were serious. About 1% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -2 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $3,400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 16% of cars we track.
32.1 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 75% of other SUVs we track.
Spacious five-seat cabin; no third row limits family flexibility.
Cayenne-related bones give heavy but composed, confident manners.
RNS 850 nav felt dated by 2017; few modern driver aids were ever offered.
Vault-quiet, plush cabin and long-distance seats punch above its badge.
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
Rated to tow 7,716 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls6 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
6 recalls · 3 common complaint areas across 2015–2017
- Engine — 20 complaints (2016)
- Recall — Unknown or other (2017)
- Engine — 14 complaints (2017)
2017
- RecallUnknown or other21V321000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requi
- Complaint clusterEngine14 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The vehicle has an internal oil drain system that slowly leaks oil past the pistons into the combustion chamber of the engine causing the engine to burn oil. This is very dangerous when smoke exits the vehicle from the exhaust and into the air that could be inhaled by others. This same issue over ti
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I purchased a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg V6 in October 2023. A problem with the vehicle revealed itself right away. It was consuming too much oil. Oil splatter is present on the hood, the car doors, the back bumper and built up oil residue is present in both tailpipes. Oil has to be added in about thre
2016
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages16V170000
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.
- RecallTires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems16V243000
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 to warn the driver tha
- Complaint clusterEngine20 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
2016 Touareg was towed to OStein VW service after engine would not accelerate and ran rough when got onto the interstate. OStein VW diagnostic was water into the air filter that got into engine and now need to replace engine block because of water getting into the air filter from the rain drain sys
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The car will stop (while driving) for no apparent reason. “Phantom Braking”. This is without any known objects/people approaching our vehicle. It’s a part of the electronic automatic braking system but obviously it is not programmed correctly. It is DANGEROUS. A brief review on internet shows t
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My lane assist camera is not functioning and Volkswagen is telling me the part is now obsolete and can't be repaired. It is part #7p6907217bxz1y. I took it to Pompano Volkswagen on 4/4/24 and have been waiting for the part which has been out of stock and they (Gunther Volkswagen since Pompano closed
2015
- RecallHybrid propulsion16V035000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Touareg Hybrid vehicles manufactured March 20, 2010, to April 11, 2015. The hybrid battery tray may not drain water sufficiently. If water collects in the hybrid battery tray, it may cause an electrical short
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages16V170000
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.
- RecallUnknown or other18V329000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period ma
- Complaint clusterEngine12 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Today, engine completely cut off in the middle of traffic (20-30 MPH), loss of power steering and breaking power. Engine dashboard yellow message appeared. I experience this several times before and previously brought to the attention of VW service department and some ECU repairs and engine sensor r
Cost to own$31,000 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$44,705–$60,700
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,400/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
21
Highway MPG
28
Combined MPG
24
Horsepower
380 hp
Doors
4
Length
189.0 in
Width
76.4 in
Height
68.1 in
Wheelbase
113.8 in
Curb weight
4,974 lb
Cargo volume
32.1 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
64 cu ft
Towing capacity
7,716 lbs
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