2014 Ford Flex vs 2014 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 | 2014 Ford Flex | 2014 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 249 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 960 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 66 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 57 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 46 | 1 |
| Suspension | 26 | 3 |
| Engine | 22 | 6 |
| Structure | 12 | 1 |
| Power Train | 10 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 12 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
2014 Ford Flex
2014 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.