Recalls ·2012 Volkswagen Touareg

2012 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg; the most frequently affected component is unknown or other. Owners filed 28 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints28
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 28 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Fuel/propulsion system6 · 21%
Steering5 · 18%
Engine5 · 18%
Electrical system4 · 14%
Power train3 · 11%
Air bags2 · 7%
Seat belts2 · 7%
Fuel system2 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

While driving my family around, the car lost engine power and came to a stop on a busy roadway leaving us stranded until a tow truck could arrive. There were no warnings or indications that anything was wrong. One minute, it was driving fine and out of nowhere, the engine shut off in the middle of the road leaving us…

Fuel/propulsion system · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Tpms light intermittently started blinking. I took it to the dealer and they "diagnosed" it as the back left sensor. I was initially told that the recommendation was to not change it until i replaced tires and then i was told it was not covered under my warranty. I called the warranty company and they said that it was…

Wheels · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle pulls to the right at all speeds and which necessitates constant input from the driver to hold the car straight. *tr

Steering · Dec 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

Check engine light came on at 70,000 miles and was due to the ad blue tank heater.

Engine · Oct 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

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.