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2017 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 5, 202121V321000 | Unknown or otherVehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V321000
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Owner complaints by component24
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 79 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 25 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 4 |
| Seats | 1 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 4 |
| Power train | 1 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 4 |
| Steering | 1 | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 | 4 |
| Wheels | 1 | 4 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“I purchased a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg V6 in October 2023. A problem with the vehicle revealed itself right away. It was consuming too much oil.”
- Engine
“The vehicle has an internal oil drain system that slowly leaks oil past the pistons into the combustion chamber of the engine causing the engine to burn oil.”
- Unknown or other
“Exhaust line for cylinders 4-6 developed crack immediately before catalytic converter. Problem has occurred in other Touaregs, there is even a recall for 2014 models.”
Other Volkswagen Touareg model years
- 20171 recall24 complaints
- 20162 recalls45 complaints
- 20153 recalls24 complaints
- 20143 recalls27 complaints
- 20133 recalls30 complaints
All years: 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004
Other Volkswagen models
- 2017 Jetta6 recalls160 complaints
- 2017 Passat7 recalls110 complaints
- 2017 Golf7 recalls248 complaints
- 2017 Tiguan4 recalls76 complaints
- 2017 Beetle3 recalls17 complaints
- 2017 GTI2 recalls52 complaints
- 2018 Atlas17 recalls466 complaints
- 2021 ID.411 recalls336 complaints
- 2020 Atlas Cross Sport11 recalls106 complaints
- 2012 Routan1 recall63 complaints
- 2016 Eos2 recalls4 complaints
- 2022 Taos6 recalls321 complaints
2017 Volkswagen Touareg recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg. The most recent, 21V321000 (reported May 5, 2021), concerns unknown or other. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (79%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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