Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Volkswagen Touareg
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 24 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V321000 Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 19 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg has numerous engine-related complaints, a significant concern for reliability. Only one recall suggests limited manufacturer attention for issues. Sparse overall complaint data indicates many areas face rare issues, but the engine stands out negatively.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| unknown or other | Unknown | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake pad inspection
- tire rotation and balancing
- engine coolant replacement
- air filter replacement
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- check engine light
- engine misfires
- rough idle
- sudden power loss
- unusual noise from engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.