Volkswagen Touareg owners have reported 96 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (41 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Rear viewing camera does not display when vehicle is placed in reverse. Read details...
Insulation on wiring inside headlight housing deteriorated leaving exposed wire. Short circuit occurred causing complete loss of headlights while driving. Read details...
During the process of filling the almost empty tank with diesel fuel, an electrical short (per report of the local fire department that was called in) created heat that was able to melt part of the tank in the area of the filling nozzle, completely melted the rubber strap holding the fuel cap and Read details...
Smell of gas after refueling -- apparently similar to mercede benz --dealer reports the gaskets at the top of the fuel tank have failed for a repair cost of $8-900. Water cooled alternator failure requiring $8-900. 00 Read details...
The 2006 Volkswagen Touareg was having electrical problems. There have been several sensors, from the air bags to the gas cap, on the car that have been going off. What was worst was that the car has been in the service shop every other week this past month. Read details...