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2012 Volkswagen Touareg Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has 3 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg

Steering
5Other
4Electrical
3Engine
3Powertrain
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 5, 2018POWER TRAIN,ENGINETHIS HAPPENED TO THIS MY 2012 TOUAREG. THE ENGINE RANDOMLY DIED, EVEN ON FREEWAY, WHICH IS TOO DANGE...
Oct 6, 2016POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)FOR MY SITUATION MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF BY ITSELF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH. IT HAS ...
Sep 2, 2014POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMY 2012 TDI LUX JUST WENT IN FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THE ADBLUE HEATER HAS GO...

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