Does the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, the most recent reported on May 5, 2021 (Unknown or other). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (19 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).

How many 2017 Volkswagen Touareg complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 24 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and problems

1 recall and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 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.

2017 Volkswagen Touareg recalls

Unknown or other

NHTSA campaign 21V321000 · reported May 5, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 46 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The risk: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
The fix: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.

Most reported problems

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

Engine19
Unknown or other6
Electrical system1
Forward collision avoidance1
Power train1
Seats1
Service brakes1
Steering1
Suspension1
Wheels1

What owners report

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

Jan 1, 2024 · Engine
I purchased a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg V6 in October 2023. A problem with the vehicle revealed itself right away. It was consuming too much oil. Oil splatter is present on the hood, the car doors, the back bumper and built up oil residue is present in both tailpipes. Oil has to be added in about three week intervals…

Aug 11, 2023 · Engine
The vehicle has an internal oil drain system that slowly leaks oil past the pistons into the combustion chamber of the engine causing the engine to burn oil. This is very dangerous when smoke exits the vehicle from the exhaust and into the air that could be inhaled by others. This same issue over time can cause an…

May 19, 2023 · Engine
Exhaust line for cylinders 4-6 developed crack immediately before catalytic converter. Problem has occurred in other Touaregs, there is even a recall for 2014 models. Crack allows exhaust to leak nearby air intake to cabin. Noticeable exhaust smell inside cabin, especially when stopped. No warning, just check engine…

Jan 30, 2023 · Forward collision avoidance
While using Adaptive Cruise Control, vehicle intermittently displays "ACC not available" cruise control completely disengages and does not allow for traditional cruise control functions. Typically ACC begins to function again after about 5 mins or by powering off and powering on vehicle. Vehicle has never been in an…

Sep 2, 2022 · Seats
Power seat reclining function on passenger and driver side. Due to the top of the adjustment lever being positioned too close to the top of the set cushion, if you sit on the edge of the seat, the seat back will continue to recline until you get up if you notice it or it hits the back seat bottom cushion. if there is…

Touareg model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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 2017 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, the most recent reported on May 5, 2021 (Unknown or other). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?: Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (19 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).
How many 2017 Volkswagen Touareg complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 24 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 1, 2024.