Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has 2 recalls, 16 complaints.
2
Recalls
16
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V329000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 201...
16V170000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2021 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CHECK E... |
| Jan 4, 2021 | ENGINE | On my 2011 VW Touareg TDI there is an exhaust leak. Can be smelled within seconds of starting it. A ... |
| Jan 30, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES, AT LOW SPEEDS, CAR GOES INTO LIMP HOME MODE RANDOMLY AND CREAKS AL... |
| Dec 24, 2019 | ENGINE | WATER FOUND IN THE AIR INTAKE BOX DURING AIR FILTER CHANGE ON MY 2011 VW TOUAREG. BOTTOM 3.5 INCHES... |
| Oct 6, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE RECENTLY COMPLETED A 70,000 MILE SERVICE AT THE LOCAL VW DEALER. TWO DAYS AFTER THE SERV... |
| Mar 7, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY DIESEL VW TOUAREG NEEDS THE NOX SENSOR REPLACED. WHY IS THIS NOT CONSIDERED PART OF THE WARRANTY ... |
| May 28, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60MPH ON A SMOOTH TWO LANE WIDE HIGHWAY THE FRONT SUNROOF PANEL (PANO... |
| Feb 14, 2014 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE WE TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE.UNPREDICTABLE AND INCONSISTENT AC... |
| Apr 11, 2013 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | HESITATION OF VEHICLE WHEN ENTERING ON RAMP TO HIGHWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND WILL L... |
| Dec 25, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE LOST THROTTLE RESPONSE -- DID NOT STOP RUNNING BUT FELT ... |
| Aug 22, 2012 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | WEDNESDAY 8/15 - FOLLOWING AN APPROXIMATELY 50 MILE EARLY MORNING HIGHWAY DRIVE FROM HOME TO A REMOT... |
| Jul 8, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KEY CAME OUT OF THE CAR WHILE RUNNING. COULD NOT GET THE KEY BACK INTO IGNITION AND COULD NOT SHUT T... |
| Jun 1, 2012 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE STE... |
| Jan 20, 2012 | AIR BAGS | IN A FRONT-ON COLLISION THAT CAUSED $22,000 OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE, NEITHER OF THE FRO... |
| Nov 30, 2011 | STEERING | THE STEERING WHEEL ON THIS BRAND NEW CAR SHAKES PERSISTENTLY AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 60MPH MAKING IT UNPL... |
| Jan 20, 2011 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, 60-75MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES DRAMATICALLY. DEALER RE-BALANCED, STILL SHOO... |