Recalls ·2011 Volkswagen Touareg

2011 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg; the most frequently affected component is unknown or other. Owners filed 16 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints16
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Unknown or otherCampaign 18V329000 · 16 May 2018

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Pedals and linkagesCampaign 16V170000 · 24 Mar 2016

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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 16 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine4 · 25%
Fuel/propulsion system4 · 25%
Steering3 · 19%
Unknown or other3 · 19%
Fuel system2 · 12%
Diesel2 · 12%
Vehicle speed control1 · 6%
Electrical system1 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

On my 2011 VW Touareg TDI there is an exhaust leak. Can be smelled within seconds of starting it. A turbo/EGR pipe cracks and the result is a serious exhaust leak under hood right next to where air is drawn into the cabin for HVAC. Parts are backordered with no ETA. Even though when driving there is exhaust getting…

Engine · Apr 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The vehicle recently completed a 70,000 mile service at the local vw dealer. Two days after the service, the vehicle began to exhibit the faint smell of fuel on the driver's rear side of the vehicle when parked. With each passing day, the scent of fuel continues to increase and now enters the vehicle cabin at low idle…

Fuel/propulsion system · Jul 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

The steering wheel on this brand new car shakes persistently at any speed above 60mph making it unpleasant, if not dangerous, to drive. *tr

Steering · Nov 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

At highway speeds, 60-75mph, the steering wheel shakes dramatically. Dealer re-balanced, still shook. Dealer replaced eagle ls2's at 32k miles with same tires and road-force balanced...still shook. Based on others with same problem, i recommened they try gy latitudes...along with road-force balance and nitro fill,…

Steering · Aug 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.