2014 Volkswagen Touareg Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg.

20132015
Complaints
35
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:523 mi
#26 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:56,933 mi
#33 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg.

Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
523
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,933
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Seat Heater:Mat
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Volkswagen Touareg

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~46,826 vehicles.

18V329000Uncategorized
~252 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

16V170000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
~46,574 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

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2014 Volkswagen Touareg — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg has 35 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (8 complaints, avg 523 mi); Engine Problems (6 complaints, avg 56,933 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 24,699 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg include 1 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 46,826 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Touareg reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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