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2016 Volkswagen Touareg AWD VR6 Executive

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 TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$59,745 ($80,905 *)
MSRP with Destination$60,655 ($82,137 *)
Destination Charge$910
Engine
Engine Type3.6L DOHC 24-valve VR6 FSI/SIDI
Displacement3.6 L
Horsepower280 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque265 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 24-valve
Bore and Stroke89.0 x 96.4
Compression Ratio12.0:1
Injection TypeDirect injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll-wheel drive (4MOTION)
Transmission
Transmission8-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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

Most-cited areas
Engine22
Unknown Or Other10
Forward Collision Avoidance8
Electrical System5
Service Brakes5
Structure4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 9, 2026 · Structure
“The interior door release mechanism broke, trapping my wife in the driver's seat and unable to open the door. Our VW dealer was not able to evaluate the broken mechanism for several days so we took…”
Nov 13, 2025 · Electrical System, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance
“The car will stop (while driving) for no apparent reason. “Phantom Braking”. This is without any known objects/people approaching our vehicle. It’s a part of the electronic automatic braking system…”
Aug 16, 2025 · Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance
“My lane assist camera is not functioning and Volkswagen is telling me the part is now obsolete and can't be repaired. It is part #7p6907217bxz1y. I took it to Pompano Volkswagen on 4/4/24 and have…”
May 19, 2025 · Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance
“UNKNOWN- simply picking up my kids and various alerts came on the dashboard including the ABS brakes error, Parking brake error, and others that I am not sure of. I just bought this suv on Friday from…”
May 6, 2025 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Back Over Prevention
“Rear viewing camera does not display when vehicle is placed in reverse.”

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.

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