Volkswagen Touareg owners have reported 131 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 24 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (68 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The weld broke at the rear pre cat connection Read details...
Engine air filter and housing are wet, this is an ongoing event. I remedy it buy buying a new filter, drying out the housing and replacing the wet filter. I am afraid at some point the water will enter the engine causing damage and perhaps an accident if the car stalls. Read details...
The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Volkswagen of norwood (1280 providence hwy, norwood, MA 02062) where it was diagnosed with the catalytic converter needing to be replaced. Read details...
Upon starting the engine in my 2008 vw Touareg as normal to leave, the engine turned over to start, but sounded like it was turning over longer than usual. I grabbed my key in the ignition to turn it off. A few seconds later, I hear a loud pop, from under the hood. Read details...
On my 2011 vw Touareg tdi there is an exhaust leak. Can be smelled within seconds of starting it. A turbo/egr pipe cracks and the result is a serious exhaust leak under hood right next to where air is drawn into the cabin for hvac. Parts are backordered with no eta. Read details...