2016 Volkswagen Touareg AWD VR6 Executive
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- Photo: VW Touareg Exclusive V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology (II) – Frontansicht, 3. Juli 2013, Münster by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2013 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line V6 TDi BlueMotion Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG (7P) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Touareg Exclusive V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology (II) – Heckansicht, 3. Juli 2013, Münster by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ZZS KHK, VW Touareg II (04) by Radim Holiš, CC BY-SA 3.0 cz, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg AWD VR6 Executive is a 280-hp 3.6-liter with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $59,745 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 280 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 2500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $59,745 ($80,905 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $60,655 ($82,137 *) |
| Destination Charge | $910 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.6L DOHC 24-valve VR6 FSI/SIDI |
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.0 x 96.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-wheel drive (4MOTION) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2016 Volkswagen Touareg SUV AWD).
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen TOUAREG. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 26, 2016 · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. Additionally, the tire pressures printed on the Safety Certification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence: If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will correct the TPMS settings and replace the safety certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2016. Volkwagen's number for this recall is 44M9.
NHTSA campaign 16V243000
Mar 24, 2016 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Consequence: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46G4.
NHTSA campaign 16V170000
45 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen TOUAREG
Owner Complaints
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen TOUAREG (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.