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Volkswagen Touareg by year
The Touareg is a SUV sold from 2004–2017 with engines including 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 10-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 37 recalls and 646 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Touareg | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 10-cyl | 14–18 | 4 | 231 |
| 2005 Touareg | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 2 | 75 |
| 2006 Touareg | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 10-cyl | 14–17 | 1 | 37 |
| 2007 Touareg | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 10-cyl | 14–17 | 3 | 9 |
| 2008 Touareg | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl, 5.0L 10-cyl | 14–17 | 4 | 56 |
| 2009 Touareg | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 15–20 | 2 | 19 |
| 2010 Touareg | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 16–20 | 1 | 25 |
| 2011 Touareg | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 19–22 | 4 | 16 |
| 2012 Touareg | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 19–22 | 4 | 28 |
| 2013 Touareg | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 19–23 | 3 | 30 |
| 2014 Touareg | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 19–23 | 3 | 27 |
| 2015 Touareg | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 19–23 | 3 | 24 |
| 2016 Touareg | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | 19–24 | 2 | 45 |
| 2017 Touareg | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 | 1 | 24 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Volkswagen Touareg problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Touareg, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Volkswagen Touareg: questions
How much is a junk Volkswagen Touareg worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Touaregs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Volkswagen Touaregs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2004–2017), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Volkswagen Touareg year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2004 Touareg (231). Across all years, the most-reported components were fuel/propulsion system, engine and electrical system.
Which Volkswagen Touareg year has the most recalls?
The 2004 Touareg has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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