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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 19 of 27 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Steering. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
27 reports
1,000 miles · Sep 4, 2015
Steering
THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUES TO OSCILLATE AND VIBRATE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 65MPH. IT CONTINUES TO DO SO REGARDLESS OF ROAD SURFACE. VW HAS REPLACED TIRES, STEERING COLUMNS, AND OTHER AREAS THAT MAY BE CAUSING THIS ISSUE, BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINS. THE VEHICLE IS NOW AT 22,000 MILES AND IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AND…
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THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUES TO OSCILLATE AND VIBRATE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 65MPH. IT CONTINUES TO DO SO REGARDLESS OF ROAD SURFACE. VW HAS REPLACED TIRES, STEERING COLUMNS, AND OTHER AREAS THAT MAY BE CAUSING THIS ISSUE, BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINS. THE VEHICLE IS NOW AT 22,000 MILES AND IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AND VW IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THE LONG TERM ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE VW TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #10761526
4,046 miles · Apr 12, 2015
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel/propulsion System
SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD. REQUIRED TOW TO NEAREST DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSED AS HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE IN MY VW TOUAREG TDI (DIESEL). HAVE OWNED SUV 4 MONTHS AND ONLY 4000 MILES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10705162
2,000 miles · Feb 27, 2015
SteeringSuspension
PURCHASED VEHICLE ON 2/1/15. I NOTICED WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 63 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BACK AND FORTH WHICH IS FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL, SEAT & FRONT END. I OPENED A CASE WITH VW ON ABOUT 2/11/15 AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY LOCAL VW SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR 2/16/15. ON 2/16/15 THE VW DEALER MADE A REPAIR W…
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PURCHASED VEHICLE ON 2/1/15. I NOTICED WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 63 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BACK AND FORTH WHICH IS FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL, SEAT & FRONT END. I OPENED A CASE WITH VW ON ABOUT 2/11/15 AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY LOCAL VW SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR 2/16/15. ON 2/16/15 THE VW DEALER MADE A REPAIR WHICH HELPED REDUCE THE SWS, BUT IT DID NOT GO AWAY. I MADE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT FOR 2/23/15 FOR THEM TO REVISIT THIS PROBLEM. FOR THE SECOND APPOINTMENT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THEY DIDN'T DETECT ANY SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL. I PICKED THE VEHICLE UP AND FOUND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STILL SHAKING AT SPEEDS ABOVE 63 MPH. I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP (SAME DAY) AND TOOK THE SERVICE ADVISOR WITH ME ON A TEST DRIVE. I DEMONSTRATED THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE AND HE ACKNOWLEDGED IT. HE STATED THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET RID OF IT. I LEFT THE VEHICLE WITH THE DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO WORK ON IT MORE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT SWAPPED WHEELS WITH ANOTHER TOUAREG AND IT STILL HAD THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKING PROBLEM. I PICKED THE VEHICLE UP AND THIS PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10691016
10 miles · Jan 13, 2015
SteeringSuspension
AT ROAD SPEEDS, 65-75 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A VIBRATION, AND ALL PARTS (DASH, SEATS ETC) VIBRATE. IF YOU TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF WHEEL, IT WILL VISIBLY SHAKE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR OVER TWO WEEKS COMBINED WITH THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS TO NO AVAIL. ON LIFT OVER TWO DAYS WITH 60 PSI IN TIRES-DID NOT FIX IT. ROAD FORCED ALL T…
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AT ROAD SPEEDS, 65-75 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A VIBRATION, AND ALL PARTS (DASH, SEATS ETC) VIBRATE. IF YOU TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF WHEEL, IT WILL VISIBLY SHAKE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR OVER TWO WEEKS COMBINED WITH THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS TO NO AVAIL. ON LIFT OVER TWO DAYS WITH 60 PSI IN TIRES-DID NOT FIX IT. ROAD FORCED ALL TIRES AND WHEELS,-DID NOT FIX IT. NEW SET OF TIRES OF DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER-DID NOT FIX IT. CAR STILL VIBRATES. DEALER SAID IT WAS OK, BUT STILL VIBRATES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10672240
501 miles · Nov 21, 2014
Steering
UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE ENCOUNTERED CONTINUED STEERING WHEEL SHAKING WITH MY TDI VW TOUAREG. CURRENTLY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 3K OF MILES ON THE CAR. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO SERVICE ATTEMPTS TO DATE FOR THIS CONCERN BY A LOCAL DEALER. I HAVE BEEN SEEING THIS ISSUE BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH TIME. THE OBSERVED ISSUE IS A SHAK…
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UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE ENCOUNTERED CONTINUED STEERING WHEEL SHAKING WITH MY TDI VW TOUAREG. CURRENTLY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 3K OF MILES ON THE CAR. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO SERVICE ATTEMPTS TO DATE FOR THIS CONCERN BY A LOCAL DEALER. I HAVE BEEN SEEING THIS ISSUE BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH TIME. THE OBSERVED ISSUE IS A SHAKING / OSCILLATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH APPEARS IN SPEEDS OF 30-60+ MPH. ONE CAN BOTH FEEL IT IN THE WHEEL AS WELL VISUALLY SEE THE WHEEL SHAKING IF YOUR HANDS ARE REMOVED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10660157
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2014
Steering
VEHICLE EXHIBITS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND STEERING WHEEL SHAKE BETWEEN 60-75MPH. IT DOES NOT FEEL STABLE OR SAFE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO FIX REMEDIED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10654436
140 miles · Nov 5, 2014
Steering
I PURCHASED A 2014 TOUAREG LUX TDI 3 DAYS AGO, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING PRETTY SERIOUSLY WHILE I WAS DRIVE AROUND 70 MILE PER HOUR. *TR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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