AI Damage2015 Volkswagen Touareg: common problems
Owners of the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and forward collision avoidance. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 24
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 58% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 17% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- 4 Lane departure 8% of all complaints
- 5 Tires 8% of all complaints
- 6 Engine and cooling 4% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 4% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 4% of all complaints
- Engine: 14 complaints (58% of all).
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 complaints (17% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (8% of all).
- Lane departure: 2 complaints (8% of all).
- Tires: 2 complaints (8% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cylnamed in 2 complaints
- 3 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 24 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 Driver Assistance System (Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Collision Avoidance, AEB, and Lane Departure/Lane Keeping system) all do not work. [dealer] dealers have said the Front Collision Avoidance Camera is not working.
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: All front safety feature stop working. Collision avoidance warning, emergency braking, adaptive cruise control.
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 local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the catalytic converter to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being available.
Fuel pump flange? The car will have gas and then randomly show fuel error and drop to empty. The car is drivable and then while drive will switch to empty back to half full mode. Less of the worry the adaptive cruise control and fwd collision warning freeze/not working
Today, engine completely cut off in the middle of traffic (20-30 MPH), loss of power steering and breaking power. Engine dashboard yellow message appeared. I experience this several times before and previously brought to the attention of VW service department and some ECU repairs and engine sensor repairs were done -…
I worry about my wife and kids getting hit by someone because of the lag/hesitation that is occurring. Vw should fix this issue. I am not the only one experiencing this.
Our 2015 touareg tdi with 35,000mi lost power on interstate 10. The vehicle was in 'limp' mode and only able to reach a speed of 20mph in a 75mph zone on interstate 10. Extremely dangerous. We made it to a dealer in las cruces, nm.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 7,585 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 21% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Touareg has 46 complaints (14 years in the data). This year has 24, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Lane departure. Windshield camera: calibration after windshield replacement.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, forward collision avoidance, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 24. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (21%), warning lights, check engine (17%), loss of power / limp mode (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2015 Volkswagen Touareg from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2015 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.