Volkswagen Touareg: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 4,152 Volkswagen Touareg cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2002 and 2026.
In a sample of 393 cars, 37.7% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (9.7% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 13 recalls for this model; 10.6% of registered cars still have an open recall.
3.1% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 9.7% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 7.4% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 6.6% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 4.8% |
| Rear fog light not working (properly) | 4.8% |
| Excessive leak of other fluids | 3.1% |
| Tyre damaged | 2.8% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring warning indicates a fault | 2.3% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 2% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 1.8% |
Share of 393 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 9.7% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 3.6% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 1% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 4,152 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 10.6% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 3.1% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2002 to 2026 |
All Volkswagen Touareg passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | electrical system | serious | 340 |
| 2025-01-16 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 250 |
| 2024-01-23 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 0 |
| 2021-10-15 | doors, bonnet and tailgate | serious | 3 |
| 2021-06-25 | axles, wheels and tyres | serious | 13 |
| 2020-07-08 | transmission and drivetrain | – | 3 |
| 2020-04-09 | steering | serious | 1 |
| 2020-01-02 | other | – | 1 |
| 2019-07-09 | other | – | 108 |
| 2019-04-25 | not specified | – | 0 |
| 2016-03-25 | transmission and drivetrain | serious | 739 |
| 2016-02-09 | other | serious | 53 |
| 2015-03-16 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 11 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Volkswagen Touareg fail the APK?
In a sample of 393 cars first registered 2012–2021, 37.7% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Volkswagen Touareg?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (9.7%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (7.4%), tyre tread depth insufficient (6.6%).
Does the Volkswagen Touareg have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 13 recalls. 10.6% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
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Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.