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2016 Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (71%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 21 repairs.
2016 Volkswagen Touareg repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Touareg in Florida, United States Feb 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2018860 mi | All four tires replaced for flat spots | ||
| Feb 202251000 mi | EGR Failure on right sensor of the motor. Replaced under TDI extended warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Nevada, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 20153000 mi | System does not respond to voice commands. VW Corp aware and will release firmware update. | ||
| Sep 201731000 mi | Selective Catalyst Reduction System Heater failed. Replaced heating element | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Alaska, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jan 2016 | Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Assistant stopped working (simultaneously). Dealer reset the control module. | ||
| May 201614900 mi | TPMS system failed. Waiting on new module 40 days so far - backordered. | ||
| Aug 201618400 mi | Dealer replace TPMS module and repinned wires connecting to it (corroded) | ||
| May 201734000 mi | TPMS module not responding. Dealer installed repair wires to replace a portion of the corroded wiring harness. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20156000 mi | NAV system would not accept voice command for new destination. Repair attempted. Unsuccessful. Manufacturing defect in NAV system software on 2016 models. No issue with 2015's. | ||
| Sep 201758500 mi | Repair voice command system to accept voice entries of destinations into the navigation system. | ||
2016 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Touareg in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2022 | |||
| Sep 201948000 miUS $441 | TPMS light was blinking on cluster however all tires were properly inflated. Dealership was unable to communicate with the Control Module. New part was ordered. VW Part # 7P6 907 273 L Z00. Cost of module was $295.00 and labor was $120, additional supplies was $9. With tax it came to $442.44 Dealership was unable to communicate with the new sensor. Had to make a return trip to have a senior tech attempt repair. Sr. Tech found a chafed wire in trunk that was causing the control module to not be able to communicate with their computers. They replaced the wire and all is working fine now. Makes me wonder if the original module was actually fine and only the wire was the problem. | ||
| Jun 202058000 mi | coolant leak coming from water pump. replaced under 10 year 100k powertrain warranty | ||
| Aug 202061000 miUS $2400 | vehicle had a check engine light. Dealer found that issue was caused by bad engine knock sensors. replaced and has been fine since | ||
| Jan 202288000 miUS $951 | coolant leak. Dealership found leak around thermostat housing and associated piping. Replaced thermostat, thermostat housing and piing. As of today, vehicle is still leaking coolant, will be taking back to shop. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in North Carolina, United States Jul 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 2016 | Phantom trailer. Rebooted car. | ||
| Sep 20163000 mi | Phantom trailer. Replaced trailer control module, updated software. | ||
| Nov 20164800 mi | Phantom trailer returned about 60 days later. Corrosion in trailer connector found and cleaned. Software updated. | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg in Tennessee, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Mar 20163000 mi | One key fob was randomly recognized by the car. | ||
| Oct 20166200 mi | Low tire pressure warning light had to be turned off by dealer after I inflated the tires to operating pressure. | ||
| Dec 201711790 mi | Low tire pressure warning light came on and I needed to get the dealer to turn it off. | ||
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