This page covers 3 recalls, 24 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg.
19–23 mpg combined
10.2–12.4 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
Engine complaints dominate the 2015 Touareg's owner reports, making up more than half of all filings. Owners describe a range of issues including abnormal noises, with at least one case pointing to catalytic converter failure diagnosed at a dealership. The second notable pattern involves the front collision avoidance camera, which multiple owners report failing entirely, taking down adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure systems along with it. Owners describe the camera either failing outright or working intermittently before stopping altogether, leaving the full suite of driver assistance features unavailable. Tire complaints also appear but in small numbers, without a clear recurring symptom across reports. The collision avoidance camera failure stands out because of how many connected systems it disables at once.
24
Total Complaints
By System
The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg has 3 recalls, the most serious being two equal-severity issues: a brake pedal that can dislodge and leave the driver unable to stop the vehicle, and a high-voltage battery tray on hybrid models that can trap water and cause an electrical short leading to a fire.
The brake pedal concern affects all Touareg trims and stems from a pivot pin that may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pin to shift and the pedal to fall away underfoot. The fire risk is specific to Touareg Hybrid models, where standing water in the battery tray can reach the high-voltage battery and short it. There is also a lower-severity recall related to modifications made during an internal evaluation period that may leave certain vehicles out of compliance with regulatory requirements, which carries a general risk of crash, fire, or injury.
At a glance
What can fail
Modifications made during an internal evaluation period may have left these vehicles not fully compliant with applicable regulatory requirements.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair vehicles to restore full compliance or Volkswagen will repurchase them at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake pedal pivot pin may lack a securing clip, allowing the pin to shift and the brake pedal to come loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly and install any missing securing clips at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water may not drain properly from the hybrid battery tray, allowing water to collect and cause an electrical short in the high voltage battery.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a fitted drain valve to allow water to drain properly from the hybrid battery tray.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
