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Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Touareg Hybrid from 2011 to 2015: 0 owner complaints and 7 recalls across 5 model years.

No owner complaints on file yet. Best fuel economy: 21 mpg combined (2015).

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Photo: order_242 from Chile · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20112021
20122021
20131021
20141021
20151021

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid?

No owner complaints on file yet.

How many recalls has the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid had?

Across 2011–2015, NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).