2011 Volkswagen Touareg Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Touareg years
- Fewer complaints than other years 13th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. That ranks 13th out of 14 Touareg model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 25%), typically at around 100,032 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Volkswagen Touareg problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 25% | 100,032 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 25% | 69,899 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 19% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 19% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 13% | 24,250 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Volkswagen Touareg recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Unknown or other
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.
Fix: 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 linkages
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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure (EA11003) — opened Feb 7, 2011, closed Mar 27, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen touareg. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to volkswagen of norwood (1280 providence hwy, norwood, ma 02062) where it was diagnosed with the catalytic converter needing to be…
This has happened multiple times, at low speeds, car goes into limp home mode randomly and creaks along at 8 miles an hour, most recently lost braking power and message comes up "hybrid error, pull over in a safe location." then when you turn it off and on again it works fine. This is not helpful…
Water found in the air intake box during air filter change on my 2011 vw touareg. Bottom 3.5 inches of old filter was found wet when air box was opened. This is a serious issue as liquid water that enters the engine during operation can cause the engine to stall while in traffic resulting in a…
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…
Other Volkswagen Touareg years
← 2010 Touareg · 2012 Touareg →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Touareg | 24 | 1 |
| 2016 Touareg | 45 | 2 |
| 2015 Touareg | 24 | 2 |
| 2014 Touareg | 27 | 2 |
| 2013 Touareg | 30 | 2 |
| 2012 Touareg | 28 | 2 |
| 2011 | 16 | 2 |
| 2010 Touareg | 25 | 1 |
| 2009 Touareg | 19 | 2 |
| 2008 Touareg | 56 | 4 |
| 2007 Touareg | 9 | 3 |
| 2006 Touareg | 37 | 1 |
| 2005 Touareg | 75 | 2 |
| 2004 Touareg | 231 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Touareg model years, the 2011 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.