Volkswagen Touareg reliability
The Volkswagen Touareg fails its MOT about as often as most cars 6 to 10 years old: 21.7% of 16,940 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
14 DVSA recalls for the Volkswagen Touareg
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Hybrid battery management reprogramming
On Touareg vehicles with hybrid drive systems and of a limited production period there may be deviations on the high-voltage battery system. A measure is necessary because on individual battery modules deviations with important technical parameters were established. Over the life of the vehicle these can cause a fault in the affected battery modules. As a result charging the high-voltage battery can cause a danger of fire with the risk of severe to life threatening injuries for persons in and/or outside of the vehicle as well as severe material damage. NOTE: Until the check of your vehicle has been completed we ask that you do not charge the high-voltage battery externally. In hybrid mode select the setting “battery hold” at a charge level of max. 50%. Also avoid pure electric driving.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the software in the control unit for hybrid battery management is updated
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 308 vehicles
On certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been correctly secured onto the seat frame.
On certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been correctly secured onto the seat frame.
Fix: Inspect the side airbag unit and where necessary remove and correctly reinstall the side airbag
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 89 vehicles
If the rear lid is opened and manually pushed up too far the electric spindle drive can suddenly separate and expand
If the rear lid is opened and manually pushed up too far the electric spindle drive can suddenly separate and expand.
Fix: The drive unit(s) for the rear lid are to be checked and if within the affected rangereplaced.
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 209 vehicles
Nuts fitted in the bolted connection of the right and left transverse link may not be to specifcation
Nuts of deviating material quality were fitted in the bolted connection of the right and left transverse link on the bottom of the multi-link rear axle.
Fix: The nuts of the right and left transverse link on the bottom of the multi-link rear axle will be replaced.
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 87 vehicles
A welded connection of the gearbox oil pipe can cause a leak of gear oil
A welded connection of the gearbox oil pipe can cause a leak of gear oil.
Fix: Check whether the gearbox oil pipe is within the affected production period. If this is the case the pipe is replaced.
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 255 vehicles
Bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may loosen
The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the correct torque.
Fix: The bolted connection of the intermediate steering shaft has to be replaced
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 22 vehicles
The shock absorber fork on the front axle may not have been produced with correct casting temperature
A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
Fix: Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 10 vehicles
The belt buckle holder of rear right seat may not meet the strength requirements
The seat belt buckle holder of the right rear seat may not meet specification.
Fix: Check and replaces seat belt buckle assembly.
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 110 vehicles
Brake pedal may fail and make hard braking impossible
On affected vehicles the retaining clip for the pivot shaft of the brake pedal bearing may have inadvertently been lost during assembly. Movement of the shaft may affect braking efficiency and in extreme cases cause loss of braking.
Fix: Inspect pivot shaft mounting and where necessary fit a new clip.
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 17,163 vehicles
Fire may occur
Water ingress may gather in the spare wheel well may accumulate and cause the battery to short circuit.In extreme cases this could cause a fire.
Fix: On affected vehicles fit an additional drain valve to the spare wheel well.
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 121 vehicles
Fuel may leak
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Fix: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 13 vehicles
Rear spoiler could become detached when driving.
It has been identified that the holders of the rear spoiler may break. Should this occur whilst the vehicle is being driven the spoiler may detach completely.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the three attachment areas of the rear spoiler modified with additional bonded on reinforcements
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 6,428 vehicles
Faulty rear seat belt locks
It has been identified that on a number of Tourag vehicles the rear seat belts may have been fitted with locks which have a revetting defect.
Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and check the rear seat belt locks for compliance. Should they be found to be suffering from the defect the locks will be changed.
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 1,534 vehicles
Wiring loom may chafe and left seat console may not withstand severe rear crash
The foot operated parking brake can chafe on the main wiring loom the left seat console may not withstand a severe rear crash because of faulty welding and on some vehicles with a V^ petrol engine an additional earth connection must be fitted to the fuel tank
Fix: Recall affected vehicles fit anti chafing protection to foot operated parking brake check and if necessary replace left seat console and fit additional earth connection to the fuel tank filler neck
Recalled models: TOUAREG · 789 vehicles
Checking a Volkswagen Touareg before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.