The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 46,826 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
UNKNOWN OR OTHER18V3290002018-05-16252 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC16V1700002016-03-2446,574 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
STEERING
8
ENGINE
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
2fires1injuries
SUSPENSION
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
AIR BAGS
2
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SEAT HEATER:MAT
1
1fires1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
Total complaints35
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The safety computer which checks the different sensors and reports their condition on the I instrument dash indicated air bag sensor failure, this automobile has not been in any accident.. A rear seat belt came apart. The top plastic locking system came apart from the metal part of the locking…”
“The safety computer which checks the different sensors and reports their condition on the I instrument dash indicated air bag sensor failure, this automobile has not been in any accident.. A rear seat belt came apart. The top plastic locking system came apart from the metal part of the locking…”
“Wet air intake filter. Clearly showed water damage and rot on the air filter. This is a repeated issue.”
“The contact owns a 2014 volkswagen touareg. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle and smoke was seen coming from the front console. After stopping the vehicle to inspect the cause it was discovered that the front passenger…”
“The contact owns a 2014 volkswagen touareg. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle and smoke was seen coming from the front console. After stopping the vehicle to inspect the cause it was discovered that the front passenger…”
“I attempted to start the vehicle and the starter button clicked followed by a strong ozone electrical smell and copious smoke from under the hood. We called the local fire department but canceled the call as the smoke seemed to be clearing. Vw dealer says the starter, alternator, battery and two…”
“After recently purchasing this vehicle I noticed the car be long more and more sluggish. While driving one morning I experienced loss in power and an flashing check engine light and glow plug light on the dash. The car went into “limpâ€� mode and I could not accelerate past 40 mpg on a busy…”
“Vehicle has 72000 miles on it, driver seat heater burned a hole on the leather, burning my pants, underwear and skin while I was driving. I had to pull over because smoke started to come out of the seat. Vw of fort myers checked it out and confirmed the heater was bad, but they said they don't…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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