How reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Volkswagen Touareg passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 12,379 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 82%.
Volkswagen Touareg reliability by year
How the Volkswagen Touareg performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 73.8% | – |
| 2004 | 74.2% | – |
| 2005 | 70.8% | – |
| 2006 | 73.3% | – |
| 2007 | 73.2% | – |
| 2008 | 71.6% | – |
| 2009 | 74.9% | – |
| 2010 | 74.7% | – |
| 2011 | 79.3% | – |
| 2012 | 82.8% | – |
| 2013 | 81.8% | – |
| 2014 | 84.7% | – |
| 2015 | 82% | – |
| 2016 | 83.1% | – |
| 2017 | 82% | 80,398 km |
| 2018 | 88.7% | 78,366 km |
| 2019 | 90.3% | 78,622 km |
| 2020 | 92.8% | 68,157 km |
| 2021 | 92.4% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Volkswagen Touareg as a model. The reliability of any individual Volkswagen Touareg also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Volkswagen Touareg passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 82%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Volkswagen Touareg?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.2% of inspections); An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.9% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.2% of inspections); Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (0.9% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.7% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Volkswagen Touareg?
For a typical Volkswagen Touareg, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 146,112 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Volkswagen Touareg before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.