2014 Volkswagen Touareg Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Touareg years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. That ranks 8th out of 14 Touareg model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (8 complaints, 30%), typically at around 140 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 27owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 30% | 140 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 22% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 11% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 11% | 10 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 11% | 28,353 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 4,046 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 4,046 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 33,900 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 19,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The safety computer which checks the different sensors and reports their condition on the i instrument dash indicated air bag sensor failure, This automobile has not been in any accident.. A rear seat belt came apart. The top plastic locking system came apart from the metal part of the locking…
Wet Air intake filter. Clearly showed water damage and rot on the air filter. This is a repeated issue.
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle and smoke was seen coming from the front console. After stopping the vehicle to inspect the cause it was discovered that the front passenger…
Vehicle has 72000 miles on it, Driver seat heater burned a hole on the leather, burning my pants, underwear and skin while I was driving. I had to pull over because smoke started to come out of the seat. VW of Fort Myers checked it out and confirmed the heater was bad, but they said they don't make…
I attempted to start the vehicle and the starter button clicked followed by a strong ozone electrical smell and copious smoke from under the hood. We called the local fire department but canceled the call as the smoke seemed to be clearing. VW dealer says the starter, alternator, battery and two…
Other Volkswagen Touareg years
← 2013 Touareg · 2015 Touareg →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Touareg | 24 | 1 |
| 2016 Touareg | 45 | 2 |
| 2015 Touareg | 24 | 2 |
| 2014 | 27 | 2 |
| 2013 Touareg | 30 | 2 |
| 2012 Touareg | 28 | 2 |
| 2011 Touareg | 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 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?
Owners most often report steering, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 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 2014 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.