Does the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?

The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has 1 recall on file with NHTSA, including issues with service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg?

37 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg?

There are 963 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.

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2012 Volkswagen Touareg service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

V6 Executive Sport Utility 4-Door
Highline TDI Sport Utility 4-Door
Comfortline TDI Sport Utility 4-Door
V6 Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
Comfortline Sport Utility 4-Door
TDI Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door
TDI Executive Sport Utility 4-Door
TDI Lux Sport Utility 4-Door
Highline Sport Utility 4-Door
Base Sport Utility 4-Door
Execline Sport Utility 4-Door
V6 Lux Sport Utility 4-Door
Execline TDI Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

3.6L 3597CC 219Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
3.0L 2967CC 181Cu. In. V6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
3.0L 2995CC V6 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Supercharged
4.2L 4163CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V17000024/03/2016Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

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

Consequence

If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the prese

TSB #11030847

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial opera

TSB #11030841

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

TSB #11030838

Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors

TSB #11030829

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following comp

TSB #11030828

Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color

TSB #11030826

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.

TSB #11028490

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data mo

TSB #11026184

What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.

Showing the 8 most recent of 963 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20160913Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 24 AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED AND I WAS INVOLVED IN MVA. FRONT END OF VW TOUREG SMASHED INTO CONCRETE CENTER POST. TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH.

20130821Component: SEATS2 injured

THE POWER SEAT KNOB/SWITCH DESIGN CAUSES THE SEAT BACK TO RECLINE WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS I HAVE FALLEN/SLID BACK INTO THE SEAT WHEN EXITING BECAUSE THE SEAT BACK

20260323Component: STEERING

After driving the car for approximately 30 minutes without any problems and turning it off, it would not turn the ignition back on, release the parking brake or shift out of âPâ. Several towing c

20250220Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I was driving to church on the morning of 2/16/25 when I heard a very loud âBoom.â I thought something had hit the car. It sounded like a gun going off. When I pulled over to see what had happened

20241227Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

While driving my family around, the car lost engine power and came to a stop on a busy roadway leaving us stranded until a tow truck could arrive. There were no warnings or indications that anything w

Showing the 5 most serious of 37 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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