Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel/propulsion system13
- Engine7
- Fuel system, diesel4
- Unknown or other3
- Electrical system2
- Power train2
- Air bags1
- Suspension1
- Service brakes1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg failed the safety check 0.83% of the time — 67% less often than the average 2010 passenger car (2.50%). Median odometer at inspection: 134,538 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2010
14,263 new Volkswagen Touareg cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2010; the largest markets were Germany (7,021), Italy (2,085), France (1,093).
- Average mass
- 2,320 kg
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 97% · Petrol 2.9%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2010 Volkswagen Touareg cars on Dutch roads are the 3.0 diesel (176 kW, 236 hp) and 3.0 hybrid (245 kW, 329 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 diesel | 176 kW 236 hp | 84 |
| 3.0 hybrid | 245 kW 329 hp | 66 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
188 first registered in 2010 are on Dutch roads; 80% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €95,790.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde119
- Band onvoldoende profiel90
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm57
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen37
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm34
- Fusee(kogel) te veel speling33
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld32
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt25
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
634 cars built in 2010 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 98 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 788 of these cars first registered in 2010 took their annual MOT test. 64% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2010 the figure was 60%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.2% | 17.8% |
| Tyres | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| Brakes | 6.3% | 9.6% |
| Visibility | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.3% | 4.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
110 2010 cars are on the New Zealand register; 63% arrived as used imports, 36% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 11.4–14.6 L/100 km (about 16–21 mpg US), CO₂ 316–336 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touareg TDI (modified) · Sport utility vehicle · Diesel | 13.1 | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| Touareg · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 16.5 | 12.2 | 14.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg.
| 2017123 8 Mar 2017 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition s… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles. The fuel filter flange may crack and allow fuel to leak out.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volkswagen told its dealers about the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010024 | Lack of paint under roof |
| 11010022 | Engine Oil Standards |
| 11010021 | Additional reporting |
| 11010011 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11008861 | Fluid requirements |
| 11008858 | A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards |
| 11008857 | How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement |
| 11008856 | Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick |
| 11008853 | How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool |
| 11008852 | Recommended Gasoline Quality |
| 11008851 | Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid |
| 11008850 | Fuel additive to help with misfire faults |
| 11008846 | Wind & Water Leak Checking |
| 11007398 | Battery testing |
| 11007393 | Engine Oil Standards |
| 11005825 | Engine oil quality standards |
| 11005820 | Engine Assembly Tip |
| 11005819 | Engine Replacement Tip |
| 11002875 | Engine oil quality standards |
| 11001508 | Engine oil quality standards |
| 10253483 | Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension |
| 10253439 | Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines (Except Routan) - REVISED |
| 10253262 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10253215 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
| 10253214 | Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation