2014 Volkswagen Touareg

23 serious complaints of 27, the most about steering (8) and engine (6); 1.0× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2014 vehicles. 3 recalls.

What owners report

“Strong vibration in steering wheel (&noise) while driving when making turns. This is sporadic and happens whether turning steering wheel left or right. Traveling at slow speeds when leavin my driveway, on paved roads, city streets... I don't know the exact date this started but it started in the last 30 days”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Mar 2018

“Engine air filter and housing are wet, this is an ongoing event. I remedy it buy buying a new filter, drying out the housing and replacing the wet filter. I am afraid at some point the water will enter the engine causing damage and perhaps an accident if the car stalls.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Nov 2020

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage This bulletin informs dealers of a warranty extension on the exhaust gas temperature sensor (located in the EGR cooler). (VWP-16, Oct 2016)
• Extended coverage This Document informs dealers of VWP-18-10 Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Limited Warranty Extension (VWP-18-10, Oct 2018)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

27 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–23 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 trims and features