Does the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, the most recent reported on April 26, 2016 (Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg?

Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (22 complaints), followed by unknown or other (10).

How many 2016 Volkswagen Touareg complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 45 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and problems

2 recalls and 45 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2016 Volkswagen Touareg recalls

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

NHTSA campaign 16V243000 · reported April 26, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 366 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. Additionally, the tire pressures printed on the Safety Certification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
The risk: If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will correct the TPMS settings and replace the safety certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2016. Volkwagen's number for this recall is 44M9.

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

NHTSA campaign 16V170000 · reported March 24, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 46,574 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
The risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46G4.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine22
Unknown or other10
Forward collision avoidance8
Electrical system5
Service brakes5
Structure4
Fuel/propulsion system2
Vehicle speed control2
Air bags1
Back over prevention1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 9, 2026 · Structure
The interior door release mechanism broke, trapping my wife in the driver's seat and unable to open the door. Our VW dealer was not able to evaluate the broken mechanism for several days so we took the vehicle to a local repair shop. A disabled senior […] was unable to exit the vehicle, unable to climb over the center…

Nov 13, 2025 · Service brakes
The car will stop (while driving) for no apparent reason. “Phantom Braking”. This is without any known objects/people approaching our vehicle. It’s a part of the electronic automatic braking system but obviously it is not programmed correctly. It is DANGEROUS. A brief review on internet shows these sudden stops have…

Aug 16, 2025 · Unknown or other
My lane assist camera is not functioning and Volkswagen is telling me the part is now obsolete and can't be repaired. It is part #7p6907217bxz1y. I took it to Pompano Volkswagen on 4/4/24 and have been waiting for the part which has been out of stock and they (Gunther Volkswagen since Pompano closed) just told me on…

May 19, 2025 · Service brakes
UNKNOWN- simply picking up my kids and various alerts came on the dashboard including the ABS brakes error, Parking brake error, and others that I am not sure of. I just bought this suv on Friday from DCH Acura of Montclair, NJ/ Lithia Motors in Verona, NJ […]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF…

May 6, 2025 · Electrical system
Rear viewing camera does not display when vehicle is placed in reverse.

Touareg model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2013	2	30	1	0
2014	2	27	1	2
2015	2	24	0	0
2016	2	45	0	0
2017	1	24	0	0

Across all years, the 2004 Touareg has the most complaints (231). All Volkswagen Touareg years →

Questions

Does the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, the most recent reported on April 26, 2016 (Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg?: Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (22 complaints), followed by unknown or other (10).
How many 2016 Volkswagen Touareg complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 45 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 9, 2026.