The 2015 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 engine. 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
ENGINE
14
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
1
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints35
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The driver assistance system (adaptive cruise control, front collision avoidance, aeb, and lane departure/lane keeping system) all do not work. The vw dealers have said the front collision avoidance camera is not working. The system was intermittently working, then stopped working on the…”
“The driver assistance system (adaptive cruise control, front collision avoidance, aeb, and lane departure/lane keeping system) all do not work. The vw dealers have said the front collision avoidance camera is not working. The system was intermittently working, then stopped working on the…”
“The driver assistance system (adaptive cruise control, front collision avoidance, aeb, and lane departure/lane keeping system) all do not work. The vw dealers have said the front collision avoidance camera is not working. The system was intermittently working, then stopped working on the…”
“Question 1: what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Answer 1: collision avoidance camera. The camera can be removed from the vehicle and shipped for inspection. Question 2: how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Answer 2:…”
“Question 1: what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Answer 1: collision avoidance camera. The camera can be removed from the vehicle and shipped for inspection. Question 2: how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Answer 2:…”
“The contact owns a 2015 volkswagen touareg. The contact stated while her husband was stopped at a traffic light, he started to hear an abnormal sound. The driver stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the…”
“Collision avoidance camera (part number: 7p6907217bz1y) has failed. The camera is still on the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. All front assist/safety systems are unavailable, including cruise control. Systems are designed specifically to prevent collisions. The dealer…”
“Collision avoidance camera (part number: 7p6907217bz1y) has failed. The camera is still on the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. All front assist/safety systems are unavailable, including cruise control. Systems are designed specifically to prevent collisions. The dealer…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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