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Volkswagen Touareg: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2017 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2017 (100/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2017 100 · 2015 98 · 2013 97 · 2011 96

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

2017100/100
Buybest year

24 complaints · 1 recalls

201691/100
Buy

44 complaints · 2 recalls

201598/100
Buy

24 complaints · 2 recalls

201492/100
Buy

27 complaints · 2 recalls

201397/100
Buy

30 complaints · 2 recalls

201292/100
Buy

28 complaints · 2 recalls

201196/100
Buy

16 complaints · 2 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2017?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

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The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Volkswagen Touareg as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.