2012 Volkswagen Touareg Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, 4% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled an oil odor and smoke odor in the interior of the vehicle. After a visual inspection, the contact observed oil leaking from underneath the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined the diesel particulate filter needed to be replaced but was unable to locate the part. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 124,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11548067, filed 2023-10, 124,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10245607Nov 22, 2023VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10244519Oct 24, 2023Vehicles included in this action have been identified as having received the Diesel Approved Emissions Modification (AEM). Volkswagen dealers will inspect the software level on…
- 10244521Oct 23, 2023Vehicles included in this action have been identified as having received the Diesel Approved Emissions Modification (AEM). Volkswagen dealers will inspect the software level on…
- 10241177Aug 21, 2023Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- 10239653Jul 10, 2023Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- 10238307Jun 20, 2023Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
- 10238306Jun 20, 2023Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
- 10238300Jun 15, 2023Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
- 10238297Jun 15, 2023Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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