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US recalls (2)
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. Additionally, the tire pressures printed on the Safety Certification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will correct the TPMS settings and replace the safety certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2016. Volkwagen's number for this recall is 44M9.
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46G4.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Brakes
2016-03-22 · campaign 2016-128
On certain vehicles, a securing clip at the brake pedal hinge may have become dislodged during vehicle assembly. This could allow the pivot pin to move out of position, which would allow the pedal to wobble, and could fracture the brake pedal pivot through continued use. A fractured hinge would allow the pedal to separate from its pivot, which could lead to impaired brake function and increase stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and add a securing clip as necessary.
Owner complaints (45)
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg (3 injuries reported). Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 28).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 22 | |
| Unknown or other | 10 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Volkswagen Touareg SUV AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Volkswagen Touareg version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Touareg 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 28 | 24 | $4,000 |
| Touareg 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
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