NHTSA — Engine Problems

2016 Volkswagen Touareg (Page 2 of 2)

5.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,072 miles

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2016 Volkswagen Touareg engine problems

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2016 Volkswagen Touareg Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #2

Nov 252018

Touareg

  • 35,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When changing air filter, the filter was soaked with water at the bottom. The air intake tube was filled with water and wasn't draining. I'm lucky the water wasn't sucked into the engine. The little drain at the bottom of the intake tube was clogged not allowing the water to drain but why was water allowed to get in there in the first place. This is a very poor design and can lead to catastrophic engine failure.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

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problem #1

Sep 052018

Touareg

  • 9,000 miles
Constant issues with water entering the airbox from faulty design. This can enable parts of the filter to enter the engine and cause catastrophic damage (hydro lock). This vehicle has only sat outside in the rain or has been driven in the rain; all normal conditions for the operation of this vehicle (current mileage is 9000).

- Kansas City, MO, USA

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