Volkswagen Touareg 2012

2012 Volkswagen Touareg: what owners report

• US complaint data rates the 2012 model year as the worst, with diesel (TDI) failures as its top problem; fuel pump failures are listed for the 2010 and 2012 US model years, the 2010 ones at around 103,000 miles on average.2010–2012
• In ADAC breakdown data the second generation mostly does well, but 2010 and 2012 registrations sit mid-table and injectors are a weak spot on 2012 cars.2010–2012
• On second-generation cars the 3.0 V6 TDI can suffer stretched timing chains and failed tensioners, an expensive repair.2010–2018
• German TÜV data show higher oil loss from the engine and gearbox on the 2010-2018 Touareg, especially at the fourth inspection, plus early wear of brake discs and hoses and slightly above-average steering wear.2010–2018