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2012 Volkswagen Touareg repairs by problem area
Engine (50%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 119 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Touareg electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 86800 mi C $1300 |
Alternator ceased |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63860 mi C $620 |
Keyless entry and locking wasnt working |
| 67120 mi C $250 |
auto door locking failed again |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Car would not start when cold. The only thing the dealer did was check all electrical connections. They could only simulate the condition once. Nothing additional was done but the weather did start to warm up. |
| 142600 mi C $480 |
apparently the flap settings were set back to factory, I had commented that there was little heat to the floor and rear passengers. |
| 113000 mi | Both the auto-fold windows and the master window controls did not work properly. Dealer didn't fix it initially. master switches to operate windows; plus inability to fold exterior mirrors inward battery was completely dead - even though the shop claimed it was new; would not hold a charge; still suspect that there's a drain even when turned off rear tail lights - which seem to go out fairly often (inner) |
| 25000 mi | Faulty automatic lock / unlock function on front passenger door |
| 48000 mi | Reductant heating element failed |
| 13000 mi | airbag light came on for passenger seat position sensor. Replaced passenger seat harness. |
| 1240 mi | Audio system had random static pop noise (bang from speakers). Dealer replaced amplifier. |
| 33160 mi | Remote controlled windows would go up, but not go down except for driver's door. Replaced a module. Shop drained battery and couldn't get brake lights working. Battery replaced, but brake lights took two more days. All is good now. |
| 51460 mi | Radio/GPS/Entertainment system needs a software update. Touareg has been to the dealer 3 times to attempt update. On last attempt I was told that the dealership has the wrong disk (a computer type CD) and so I will need to return. |
| 37920 mi | Dealer obtained correct update software disk for my radio/entertainment system and applied it successfully. |
| 63860 mi C $830 |
Battery cell died, needed new battery. |
| 10700 mi | Motorized sunshade wouldn't close. Turns out the system was never initialized during pdi. Dealer performed initialization/reset of sunshade, all is well. |
| 11000 mi | Rear door electric lift was malfunctioning |
| 27000 mi US $132 |
Car wouldn't start so needed roadside assistant to jumpstart. Took it to dealer and they diagnosed the problem. Battery wouldn't hold a charge. Past 24,000 mile Battery warranty but dealer got VW to pay. I paid for the installation. |
| 3000 mi | Popping sound periodically coming from audio speakers regardless of audio state (on/off). VW tech suggested dealer replace/add a ground point. |
| 10800 mi | Intermittent popping/thumping noise from audio speakers. Dealer performed software update per TSB 91-13-01. Problem has not returned. |
| 23000 mi | Vehicle wouldn't start on several occasions and had to be jump started. Dealer determined battery was defective and replaced. |
| 35000 mi | Drivers seat heater overheats regardless of temperature setting then shuts off. |
| 42600 mi | Seat heater would overheat and then shut off. Seat cover was replaced. |
| 53000 mi US $160 |
Rear washer not working. |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg 4dr SUV
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 56000 mi US $250 |
Replaced Door lock system |
| 56000 mi US $500 |
Replaced passenger seat warmer element |
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