Used Volkswagen Touareg 2010-2018 reliability
Category: Large SUV
The second-generation Volkswagen Touareg is a large and practical SUV that is better to drive than you might think
What should I look for in a used Volkswagen Touareg 4x4?
This is a large SUV that will have been used in tight urban supermarket car parks, so it’s worth checking the extremities for any scuffs and dents, as well as the alloy wheels for any kerb damage. Ensure the seats fold and slide as they should, and that any electric tailgate, seats or sunroof works.
What are the most common problems with a used Volkswagen Touareg 4x4?
Most parts, engines and transmissions are shared with a number of other cars in the Volkswagen Group, so replacements are easy to source. A number of cars have suffered from clogged diesel particulate filters and some from oil leaks. Sensors have been known to cause problems, while starting issues have been reported in older cars.
Is a used Volkswagen Touareg 4x4 reliable?
The Touareg has an excellent record in our reliability surveys and, in our 2023 used car reliability survey, it was rated the most reliable used large SUV with a score of 89.3%. Despite this, it seems big SUVs can still attract big bills: 18% of owners were hit with a bill of more than £1500.
Volkswagen as a brand finished in a disappointing 20th place out of 31 manufacturers in our used car reliability makers table, though.
If you would like to see the full reliability list of our most recent survey, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.
