2016 Volkswagen Touareg Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 22%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, 22% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 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.
“Since the tdi fix I have experienced two incidents of power loss and then the activation of the check engine light. The 1st incident occurred in my driveway at a slow speed. The loss of power was for a short period of time. Vw called it a glitch not related to the tdi fix, and reset the check engine light. The 2nd incident occurred 33 days later on a surface street. I was in traffic at 40 MPH and the car had a rapid drop in speed. I pushed the accelerator to the floor which resulted in a slow acceleration. Full power restored in about a mile of limp it to work driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11187380, filed 2019-03, 52,650 miles“During a rain storm and with my wife driving on a busy neighborhood throughway our 2016 vw Touareg lost all power from the engine and power steering. She was forced to stop on the side of the road and push the car to safety. Upon research we learned about a problem with water getting into the air filter and subsequently into the motor. The next day, after the rain cleared I unlatched the air filter and found water pouring out of the filter box and had completely saturated the air filter to that of a soaking wet sponge. I have towed the Touareg to the dealership and am awaiting the diagnostics. …”
NHTSA complaint #11228842, filed 2019-07, 47,000 miles“Sunroof exploded while parked in driveway. The explosion was upwards. The car has a panoramic roof and the front sliding section is the one that exploded. No rock chip or other impact to roof. This is a 2016 but purchased new on 1/8/18 following vw diesel 3.0 fix and court authorization to sell.”
NHTSA complaint #11064277, filed 2018-01, 1,500 miles“There was a big rain last week locally. I drove through a couple big puddles but nothing that's super uncommon for the area. Almost immediately, my car's electric components started going crazy. ACC stopped working completely. Lane assists aren't working. There was an error that I think was shift lock, but it was red, and the car was driving really weird.”
NHTSA complaint #11451182, filed 2022-02“Since I purchased my 2016 Touareg tdi in september 2015. The steering wheel vibration has become quite an issue as it is getting worse the longer I drive it. I have had it road tested, wheels balance tires rotated on three different occasions and it continues to vibrate at the steering. I have only 4000 miles on the odometer. The vibration begins around 45-50 MPH. It does not matter what type of surface. I called vw of america they set up another appointment with my local dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10870833, filed 2016-05Related service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11018938May 12, 2025How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- 11012464Dec 4, 2024Diesel Models only. Repurchase Prior to Repairs
- 11010021Oct 17, 2024Additional reporting
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 25% |
| 2016 | 10 | 22% |
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 20% |
| 2011 | 3 | 19% |
| 2010 | 3 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg
22 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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