Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine19
- Unknown or other6
- Steering1
- Wheels1
- Power train1
- Electrical system1
- Forward collision avoidance1
- Suspension1
- Seats1
- Service brakes1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 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 2017 Volkswagen Touareg failed the safety check 1.31% of the time — 27% less often than the average 2017 passenger car (1.79%). Median odometer at inspection: 65,721 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2017
13,674 new Volkswagen Touareg cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2017; the largest markets were Germany (6,615), the United Kingdom (3,691), Sweden (662).
- Average mass
- 2,200 kg
- Average CO₂
- 180 g/km (NEDC)
- Average power
- 177 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 100%
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
In the Netherlands
22 first registered in 2017 are on Dutch roads; 86% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €99,632.
Most common APK defects
- Band onvoldoende profiel12
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde9
- Waarschuwingsinrichting controlesysteem bandenspanning geeft4
- Mistachterlicht werkt niet (goed)4
- Dim-, grootlicht werkt niet (goed)3
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht3
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld3
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm3
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
3,331 cars built in 2017 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 54 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, 3,278 of these cars first registered in 2017 took their annual MOT test. 78% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2017 the figure was 82%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.1% | 4.7% |
| Tyres | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| Suspension | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Brakes | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Visibility | 1.7% | 3.5% |
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
289 2017 cars are on the New Zealand register; 16% arrived as used imports, 83% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volkswagen Touareg SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 12.2 L/100 km (about 19 mpg US), CO₂ 287 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touareg · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 13.8 | 10.4 | 12.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
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 2017 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 |
| 11008860 | Manual transmission noise diagnosing |
| 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 |
| 11005820 | Engine Assembly Tip |
| 11005819 | Engine Replacement Tip |
| 11001522 | These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement |
| 11001494 | These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement |
| 10253481 | Carefree Maintenance and VW Care Maintenance Plans Interim AdBlue Refills -? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer |
| 10253477 | Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Diesel Engines Model Year 2015 and Newer |
| 10253474 | This communication contains important information and SAGA claim entry requirements for the Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program for all Model Year 2015 and newer VW models with Gasoline Engines. |
| 10253262 | VW Engine oil quality standards |
| 10253192 | Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only) |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)