2012 Subaru Forester vs 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Subaru Forester | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 105 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 379 | 969 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Forester | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 27 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
2012 Subaru Forester
2012 Volkswagen Touareg
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.